SmackDown Results: Big twist sees change in title match for Royal Rumble; No.1 Contender crowned

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What a night!
What a night!

Liv Morgan vs. Natalya on SmackDown (contd...)

Tamina was at ringside on SmackDown and Billie joined her before being chased into the ring. The distraction caused Natalya to pick up the win on Morgan with a roll-up.

Result: Natalya def. Liv Morgan

Match rating: B


Rey Mysterio vs. King Corbin on SmackDown

Dominik was on commentary and said that he planned to compete for the tag titles with his dad while Corbin got the early advantage in the ring. Corbin sent Rey outside before shoving Dom down into his chair. Dominik was furious but decided not to interfere in the match.

Rey was setting up for the 619 but Corbin caught him with a Deep Six for a near fall. Corbin was attacking Rey at ringside when Dominik was about to interfere but Corbin got him with a cheap shot, causing Rey to take his focus off the match.

Corbin hit the End of Days and picked up the win off the distraction on SmackDown.

Result: King Corbin def. Rey Mysterio

Match rating: B


Backstage on SmackDown, Paul Heyman gave Pearce the revised contract with the Last Man Standing stipulation, telling him he had to sign it in the ring, face to face with Roman.

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