The January 1, 2019 edition of SmackDown Live was pre-recorded on December 28, 2018 at the PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA.
The following information is SPOILERS of the episode's tapings as reported by those in the live attendance:
— The New Day announce they will all be in the Royal Rumble.
— Samoa Joe defeated Jeff Hardy to earn the final spot in a Fatal 5-Way (also featuring AJ Styles, Mustafa Ali, Randy Orton and Rey Mysterio) with the winner of that match facing Daniel Bryan at Royal Rumble for the WWE Championship.
— There is a celebration for Rusev's United States Championship victory. Shinsuke Nakamura comes out to attack them.
— Sonya Deville defeated Naomi by pinfall with a spinebuster
— John Cena cuts a promo and issues an open challenge. Becky Lynch comes out to say she's "the man" around here now. Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega interrupt and that prompts a mixed tag team match. John Cena and Becky Lynch defeated Andrade "Cien" Almas and Zelina Vega by submission.
— Shane McMahon and The Miz talk about their tag team.
— Carmella, Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch all try to make the case to Triple H that they should be the next in line for a match against Asuka.
— AJ Styles defeated Randy Orton, Rey Mysterio, Mustafa Ali and Samoa Joe in a Fatal 5-Way match to earn the title shot at Royal Rumble against Daniel Bryan.
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