On a shocking edition of SmackDown, Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens fought to a no-contest after The Bloodline interfered, perhaps offering insight their relationship with Zayn. Plus, Gunther retained the Intercontinental Title over Braun Strowman, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez battled in a Royal Rumble momentum match, Charlotte Flair and Sonya Deville got into a brawl and so much more.

Eight days before the Royal Rumble event, Kevin Owens surprised Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and The Bloodline with an all-out onslaught during their Contract Signing. Plus, Legado del Fantasma, Imperium, Hit Row and Drew McIntyre & Sheamus all advanced to the semifinals in the SmackDown Tag Team Title Contenders Tournament and so much more.