WWE SmackDown Results January 24th, 2020: Winners, Grades, Video Highlights for latest Friday Night SmackDown

Backstage, Corbin said that he will embarrass Roman at Royal Rumble.

"I'm gonna beat @WWERomanReigns SO BAD that handcuffs and dog food are gonna be child's play... @WWERomanReigns won't even MAKE IT to the #RoyalRumble Match!" - King @BaronCorbinWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/z1nmqOzcrJ

— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2020

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We got a little history lesson about Royal Rumble before the show went on. Sheamus cut a little promo.

Before they go one-on-one THIS SUNDAY, @WWESheamus issued one final warning to @WWEGable: “This Sunday at #RoyalRumble, I’ll finish what I started.”#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ChmWVFn6C2

— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2020

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The New Day were out and ready for Kofi's match.

Kofi Kingston vs. John Morrison

Kofi took a knee strike but managed to dodge a finisher. Morrison caught a Rana and Kofi was in control for a bit as he hit the Boom Drop. Kofi went for the Trouble in Paradise but took a kick to the face.

Morrison hit a Spanish Fly before Kofi hit an SOS. Big E and Miz started a fight and the distraction let Morrison to hit the Starship Pain for the win.

Result: John Morrison def. Kofi Kingston

“FRIDAY NIGHT DELIGHT”@TrueKofi and @TheRealMorrison are turning up the heat in this 🔥🔥🔥 main event on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/XyDjU6w84P

— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2020

Match rating: B

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No one was expecting this!

Daniel Bryan was out to sign the contract for the 'Strap Match' at the Rumble followed by Bray but he was at the Firefly set. He was trying to fax the contract over, annoying Bryan. They got into a shouting match and Bray told Daniel he was making a mistake.

The ring went dark and The Fiend appeared but Daniel attacked him and caught the Mandible Claw and the Sister Abigail. The Fiend whipped Daniel with the strap before signing the contract with his own blood and leaving.

Change of plans, @WWEDanielBryan, HE will be signing the contract. #SmackDown #RoyalRumble @WWEBrayWyatt pic.twitter.com/D96ht5JNO7

— WWE (@WWE) January 25, 2020

Segment rating: A

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Episode rating: C

A slow and uneventful show leading up to the first of the Big Four. Only three matches took place and the final segment was the highest point of the episode.