Roman Reigns made an in-ring appearance during the final segment of the January 19 episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown and ate an RKO for his troubles.
Even though Randy Orton, AJ Styles, and LA Knight signed the contract for their Fatal 4-Way Match for an opportunity at the Universal WWE Universal Championship, Roman Reigns, through Paul Heyman, initially refused to sign the contract.
Roman Reigns would make his presence felt at the end of the night. After Randy Orton successfully defeated Solo Sikoa, Reigns would attack Orton from behind, laying him out with a Superman Punch. Roman would then sign the contract for the match at the WWE Royal Rumble event. Roman then tried to end the Night by delivering a spear to Randy Orton but he instead ate an RKO.
CONTRACT SIGNED! @WWERomanReigns' signature makes the Fatal 4-Way Match for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at #RoyalRumble OFFICIAL! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/XcAURhzWz3
— WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
R-- K-- O--
— WWE (@WWE) January 20, 2024
Didn't see that one coming did you, @WWERomanReigns? --@RandyOrton leaves #SmackDown tonight ON TOP! Is this a preview of what's to come at #RoyalRumble? --#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/9Q7zvZtvQ6
This was Randy Orton's first time dropping Roman Reigns with an RKO since Randy returned at WWE Survivor Series 2023.
Fans can check out the full card for the WWE Royal Rumble here.
Catch up with our live coverage of WWE SmackDown here. Also, be sure to check out our review podcast on YouTube.
