WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/2026): Drew McIntyre Appears, US Title Match, More

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Drew McIntyre appeared on WWE SmackDown, with some reports indicating it was his first appearance as WWE Champion. The event also featured a US Title match and qualifiers for a four-way match, with various other matches and storylines unfolding. The specifics of the outcomes and story developments are not entirely clear, with different outlets focusing on different aspects of the show.

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WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/2026): Drew McIntyre Appears, US Title Match, More

Full coverage

WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS (1/16): Corbridge’s alt-perspective report on Drew McIntyre’s first appearance as WWE Champion, #1 Contender Qualifying Matches, U.S. Title Open Challenge

WWE Smackdown results (1/16): Powell's live review of new WWE Champion Drew McIntyre's appearance, qualifiers for the four-way for a title shot, Carmelo Hayes's U.S. Title open challenge

WWE SmackDown Results (1/16/26): Trick Williams Calls His Shot, Fatal 4-Way Match Set

Chelsea Green Wants To Bring Back The ‘Nasty Attitude Era Couple’ With Matt Cardona

SmackDown results, live discussion: Qualifiers

Mike Santana On AJ Styles Eyeing The TNA World Title: Come And Get It

WWE SmackDown Tonight (1/16/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

WWE SmackDown Spoilers (1/16/26) – LIVE Results from London