{"id":214723,"date":"2026-06-19T16:47:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-19T21:47:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/?p=214723"},"modified":"2026-06-19T16:47:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-19T21:47:27","slug":"2016-wwe-smackdown-tv-walk-thru-1-28-2016-the-episode-where-reigns-told-bray-wyatt-he-had-no-idea-what-he-was-talking-about-before-their-six-man-tag","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pwtorch.com\/site\/2026\/06\/19\/2016-wwe-smackdown-tv-walk-thru-1-28-2016-the-episode-where-reigns-told-bray-wyatt-he-had-no-idea-what-he-was-talking-about-before-their-six-man-tag\/","title":{"rendered":"2016 WWE SMACKDOWN TV WALK-THRU (1-28-2016): The episode where Reigns told Bray Wyatt he had no idea what he was talking about before their six-man tag"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pwtor-1059093005\" class=\"pwtor-before-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><hr \/><b>SPOTLIGHTED PODCAST ALERT (YOUR ARTICLE BEGINS A FEW INCHES DOWN)... <\/b>\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?show_id=3076978&theme=light&playlist=false&playlist-continuous=false&autoplay=false&live-autoplay=false&chapters-image=true&episode_image_position=right&hide-logo=false&hide-likes=false&hide-comments=false&hide-sharing=false&hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"140px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe>\r\n<hr \/><\/div><p><em>The following report originally published 10 years ago this week here at PWTorch.com\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1445557908899_2208\">\n<div id=\"yui_3_16_0_1_1445557908899_2208\">\n<h3>WWE Smackdown review<br \/>\nJanuary 28, 2016<br \/>\nTaped 1\/26\/16 in Tampa, Fla.<br \/>\nAired on USA Network<br \/>\nBy Greg Parks, PWTorch Columnist<\/h3>\n<p>\u2013 WWE Open.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Clips aired of the Royal Rumble match from this past Sunday, then they showed how the Fastlane main event came about on Monday night.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Smackdown Open.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 After fireworks shot off inside the arena, the announcers plugged Chris Jericho\u2019s Highlight Reel for later on in the show, with guests Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 In a U.S. Title Match, Kalisto (whose graphic makes him look like a 300-pound monster) vs. Neville.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Out first: New Day. As they entered the arena, Mauro Ranallo, Byron Saxton, and Jerry \u201cThe King\u201d Lawler were show at the announce desk. The announcers threw it to highlights of The Rock\u2019s promo from Raw, complete with New Day interruption, llama penis references, and Usos attack. Big E. took the mic first and said The Rock should be ashamed of himself. Kofi Kingston said they simply wanted to enlightened The Rock on Monday. Xavier Woods said unlike them, The Rock has no gold. Woods scolded The Rock for using non-PG language on a PG show. Why must they keep reminding us that the show is PG? Is this supposed to be a wink and a nod to the audience as if to say, \u201chey, we know it\u2019s PG, it\u2019s the best we can do under the circumstances?\u201d Anyway, The Miz came out.<\/p>\n<p>Miz said he knows New Day\u2019s pain, as The Rock upstaged him on Raw, too. He said he\u2019s a movie star and a Wrestlemania main eventer who deserves respect. The Usos came out to respond. They asked if Miz was mad and made fun of him for his outfit. Woods said Miz has the best mouth in the business. I\u2019ll leave that one alone. He said a gold allergy runs in the Usos\u2019 family. Kofi noted how the Usos were outnumbered. The Usos brought out Titus O\u2019Neil to side with them. That wasn\u2019t exactly a hot reveal. But next was Dolph Ziggler to make it four-on-four. The babyfaces hit the ring and cleared it. Presumably, we\u2019ll get an eight-man tag after the break.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-706387622\" class=\"pwtor-content pwtor-entity-placement\"><div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __336x280\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x250\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>\u2013 Titus O\u2019Neil was in a Tampa school earlier in the day. Pics and videos were shared via Instagram.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 THE NEW DAY &amp; THE MIZ vs. THE USOS &amp; TITUS O\u2019NEIL &amp; DOLPH ZIGGLER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Miz had little luck in the early going against Jey Uso. Double-team elbows from the Usos. Big hip-toss from Jimmy on Kofi. Hard slap to the chest of Kofi by O\u2019Neil. And another. The crowd chanted \u201cone more time,\u201d so O\u2019Neil obliged. A poke to the eye by Kofi allowed him to turn the tables against Ziggler. Standing dropkick by Woods registered him only a one-count. Counters and reversals led to Ziggler tagging Jimmy Uso. Samoan drop on Big E. Big E. came back with an overhead belly-to-belly in the corner in which he even left his feet upon delivering it. They went to break at 4:55 of the match.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>Back at about 8:45 of the match with New Day and Miz still in control. Corner clothesline by The Miz while Woods played the trombone at ringside. Enzugiri by Jimmy Uso finally gave him some breathing room. Miz tagged in, as did O\u2019Neil, at the 10:49 mark. O\u2019Neil ran wild with a clothesline to Big E. and a big boot to Miz. Back-breaker for Kingston. Big E. and Kingston ended up breaking up a pin on Miz, which led to the Usos getting involved. They dived onto the pair at ringside. Zig Zag to Woods. Superkick to Miz from Ziggler, followed by the Clash of the Titus.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: The Usos, O\u2019Neil, and Ziggler. The set-up for this as well as the match took up a quarter of the show. That\u2019s not a complaint.<\/p>\n<p>A few replays of the end of the match were shown.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Kalisto vs. Neville for the United States Championship is next.<\/p><div id=\"pwtor-312558113\" class=\"pwtor-content-1 pwtor-entity-placement\"><!-- Tag ID: pwtorchcom_test_300x600 -->\r\n<div align=\"center\" data-freestar-ad=\"__336x280 __300x600\" id=\"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\">\r\n  <script data-cfasync=\"false\" type=\"text\/javascript\">\r\n    freestar.config.enabled_slots.push({ placementName: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\", slotId: \"pwtorchcom_test_300x600\" });\r\n  <\/script>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 NEVILLE vs. KALISTO \u2013 WWE UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When Kalisto came out, they showed still photos of his win over Alberto Del Rio at the Royal Rumble. Eden Stiles handled formal ring introductions for the match. Stalemate to start with both men showing their athleticism (and Ranallo dropping a Tiger Mask reference). Outside the ring they went, where Kalisto countered a powerbomb by flipping Neville into the barricade with his legs. Both made it back into the ring before the ten count. They went to break at 1:40 of the match, with both selling the effects of the quick pace in the early going.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>Back at 5:02 with Neville almost getting the pin on Kalisto. Back elbow by Neville floored Kalisto. Neville put Kalisto on his shoulders and climbed to the top rope. Kalisto created some separation, and with both men standing on the top rope, hooked Neville and connected on a \u201csuper frankensteiner\u201d as Ranallo termed it, for a near-fall. Neville was back on top before long, but Kalisto rolled through for a two-count. Salida del Sol reversed a Neville offensive maneuver for the win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Kalisto, at 8:46. The finish was hurt by the lack of reaction by the announcers; it also seemed to come out of nowhere. Certainly a different match, in a good way. It was interesting to see Neville play a little more heelish here.<\/p>\n<p>Replays of parts of the match aired. Neville and Kalisto shook hands after the match.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Jericho\u2019s Highlight Reel is next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p><em>ARTICLE CONTINUED BELOW&#8230;<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Check out the latest episode of &#8220;Worse or Better&#8221; with Stephanie Chase and Josh White, part of the PWTorch Dailycast line-up: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spreaker.com\/episode\/worse-or-better-episode-10-commentary-commentary-steph-josh-compare-the-commentary-and-commentators-over-the-last-few-decades--72540225\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to stream (or search \u201cpwtorch\u201d on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other iOS or Android app to subscribe free)<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Worse or Better (Episode 10 - Commentary Commentary) - Steph &amp; Josh compare the commentary and commentators over the last few decades\" src=\"https:\/\/widget.spreaker.com\/player?episode_id=72540225&amp;theme=light&amp;playlist=false&amp;playlist-continuous=false&amp;chapters-image=true&amp;episode_image_position=right&amp;hide-logo=false&amp;hide-likes=false&amp;hide-comments=false&amp;hide-sharing=false&amp;hide-download=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"200px\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>\u2013 Chris Jericho came out for the Highlight Reel. He got a full entrance, unlike The Miz these days for Miz TV. Miz should be on the horn with his agent, pronto. Jericho mentioned Triple H winning the Rumble match and becoming WWE World Title kholder. He mentioned the singles debut of A.J. Styles on Monday night. He also covered the main event of Fastlane.<\/p>\n<p>They edited a few things with Jericho here, going to crowd shots and not mixing the sound great. Sounds like they added him saying \u201cWWE\u201d a couple times when mentioning the titles. Jericho finally got around to introducing Dean Ambrose as one of his guests. Ambrose was carrying a potted plant. Roman Reigns was then introduced. He emerged through the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>Ambrose noted that Jericho\u2019s set could be jazzed up (no furniture and only the JeriTron) hence the plant, and Reigns brought in a stool for the plant to sit on. Jericho brought up that Ambrose and Reigns both have the chance to main event Wrestlemania and asked if that would cause animosity between the two. Reigns and Ambrose joked about what will happen when the bell rings Sunday, giving each other friendly verbal jabs.<\/p>\n<p>Jericho turned his attention to Brock Lesnar, the third man in the Fastlane match. It was noted that Ambrose has never been in a match with Lesnar. Ambrose said he has no time to be scared of Lesnar. Reigns said that Lesnar is \u201cfor real.\u201d Ambrose said he doesn\u2019t need to beat Lesnar, just Reigns. Reigns said it would be the first time, since Ambrose hasn\u2019t beaten him before. Just before the two men got too far into it, The Wyatts appeared on the stage.<\/p>\n<p>Bray Wyatt talked about slaying the Beast, Brock Lesnar, at the Royal Rumble. After some of the usual rambling, Reigns said he has no idea what Wyatt was talking about. Reigns invited Wyatt to the ring so they could talk with their fists. Bray wanted to put the heart of Reigns to the test, as well as that of Ambrose and Jericho. He said himself and two of his brothers will put the three of them down\u2026forever. He said the apocalypse is upon them, and to run.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 After the Wyatt graphic flashed to end the segment, the announcers plugged that A.J. Styles would be making his Smackdown debut, next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Made official during the break: Reigns, Ambrose, and Jericho vs. The Wyatt Family.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The Social Outcasts were in the ring. Heath Slater said that after Raw, the Outcasts should\u2019ve been the hottest thing trending. Curtis Axel said that instead, everybody is talking about A.J. Styles. Adam Rose called him the \u201cphenomenal anomaly.\u201d Bo Dallas quipped that Axel\u2019s year-long stint in the Rumble is over. Axel complained about being eliminated by Styles. He called out Styles so he could rip him apart.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 \u2013 CURTIS AXEL vs. A.J. STYLES<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>When Styles came out, they showed some signature spots from his match with Jericho on Raw. Ranallo talked about calling some of A.J.\u2019s biggest matches in New Japan. Jumping knee-drop by Styles. \u201cHere in the WWE, the train of thought is: If it didn\u2019t happen in the WWE, it didn\u2019t happen,\u201d remarked Lawler as it pertained to Styles\u2019s career. He referenced his own career and said it in a way that, in a subtle way, could\u2019ve given the impression that he himself didn\u2019t necessarily agree with that line of thinking. Axel got plenty of offense in, including a dropkick and a back-breaker. Styles came back with offense of his own. Springboard, second-rope Pele kick to Axel. He fought off interference from Slater, Rose, and Dallas outside the ring. Fisherman suplex by Axel was blocked and another Pele kick connected. First Styles Clash in WWE finished off Axel.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Styles, at 3:22. No problem feeding the Social Outcasts to Styles at this juncture, and they made him look good by having him fight off the entire group during the match, with relative ease.<\/p>\n<p>The Styles Clash was replayed.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Charlotte and Ric Flair were walking backstage. They\u2019re out, next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 \u2013 CHARLOTTE vs. NATALYA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Natalya cut an inset promo about coming back from injury and how she\u2019s ready to dive right back into the Divas division. Natalya and Charlotte traded arm-work on each other. Basement dropkick by Nattie, but Charlotte got to the ropes for a break when Nattie tried to capitalize. That allowed Charlotte to connect on a big boot. Abdominal stretch by Charlotte. Charlotte rolled through a backslide attempt and dropkicked Natalya. She hit a few chops. I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s the outfit or what, but Natalya looks a lot leaner. German suplex by Natalya. Ric gave Nattie a \u201cWOOO!\u201d right in her face outside the ring. It was enough to distract Natalya coming back in, allowing Charlotte to chop block Natalya. Figure Eight followed for the tap-out win.<\/p>\n<p>WINNER: Charlotte, via submission, at 3:52. This was fine. Natalya could mean so much more to the Divas division, especially if she was allowed to actually work programs with the newcomers.<\/p>\n<p>Charlotte re-applied the move after the match. Becky Lynch ran out and ran Charlotte out of the ring.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The main event six-man tag is still to come.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Photos of Nikki Bella in surgery were shown, as well as a Tweet from her sister thanking fans for their support.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 From earlier today: R-Truth was warming up outside the arena, as was Goldust. They were readying to go for a run. They were both doing stretches. Goldie asked Truth if he put any thought into what he asked him on Raw, but Truth said he doesn\u2019t swing that way. Goldust reminded him that he asked about them becoming a tag team, \u201cGolden Truth.\u201d Goldust ended up pulling a groin and asked Truth to massage it for him. \u201cOldest trick in the book,\u201d said Truth. At least it wasn\u2019t Delicious Pretty Ricky.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 The Wyatt Family came to the ring for the main event. It\u2019s next.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 A graphic aired for the Fastlane main event.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013 Reigns made his entrance with Ambrose and Jericho already in the ring.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5 \u2013 BRAY WYATT &amp; ERICK ROWAN &amp; LUKE HARPER vs. DEAN AMBROSE &amp; CHRIS JERICHO &amp; ROMAN REIGNS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The babyfaces tried their best to control Rowan. They did okay until Rowan shoulder tackled Jericho. Harper tagged in and gouged at the eyes of Jericho. Jericho came off the top with a tomahawk chop to Harper. He tried to turn the big man for the Walls of Jericho, but couldn\u2019t. Enzugiri, then a corner mount for some punches to the brain. Harper stopped him before ten and walked him to the middle of the ring to suplex him. The battle continued as they went to break at 3:42 of the match.<\/p>\n<p>[Commercial Break]<\/p>\n<p>Back at about 7:30 with Rowan grinding his fists into the temples of Jericho. Pumphandle into a back-breaker for two from Rowan. Rowan was given instructions by Bray to \u201cbreak his leg!\u201d Harper caught a cross-body attempt and delivered a Michinoku driver. Jericho created some separation and crawled to make a tag. He did at 10:13. Ambrose went wild on Rowan and even dove onto Wyatt. Low-bridge sent Rowan to ringside. Suicide dive onto Rowan. Bray finally became the legal man. Ambrose surprised him with a roll-up for two. Reigns made the tag and went at it with Harper. The match broke down after a Reigns pin attempt was broken up. Superman punch Harper, but Braun Strowman pulled Reigns off the cover (even though Roman\u2019s foot was under the bottom rope at the time of the pin), drawing the disqualification.<\/p>\n<p>WINNERS: Reigns, Jericho, and Ambrose, via DQ, at 13:29.<\/p>\n<p>The Wyatt Family continued their attack post-match. Harper held Reigns in the ring after Jericho was thrown over the announce table. Big Show\u2019s music hit and he came out. Rowan met him in the aisle, but Show slammed him to the floor. He clotheslined Harper as Saxton reminded us that the Wyatts tried to take out Show a few weeks ago. Show and Strowman went face-to-face. Show ended up grabbing Strowman by the throat and pushing him over the top rope. Reigns blocked Sister Abigail and gave the Superman punch to Wyatt. Jericho and Ambrose attacked Rowan and threw him out of the ring. That just left Harper. Harper tried to go after Big Show, but Show grabbed him by the throat and pushed him into a spear from Reigns. 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