Backstage, Natalya says she already has three world records and she is going for her fourth. She is going to beat Aliyah in faster than 3.82 seconds.
Aliyah vs. Natalya
Natalya attacks Aliyah before the bell rings. The referee asks Aliyah if she can continue. The referee calls off the match. Aliyah begs him to start the match. The referee agrees. As soon as the bell rings Aliyah rolls up Natalya for the win.
Winner- Aliyah
Aliyah pinned Natalya in 3.17 seconds.
In-Ring Segment: Lita
Michael Cole asks Lita how it feels to be back in a WWE ring. Lita says she is home. Cole says Lita is an inspiration to the women in the locker room. Cole asks why she is back. Lita says she has more career accomplishments but she’s never won the Royal Rumble. She has one more run in here. Lita is going to go through 30 other women and go on to main event WrestleMania. Charlotte Flair inturupts.
Flair makes fun of Lita for being old. Flair is going to put an end to Lita’s dream when she wins the Rumble and picks her opponent for WrestleMania. Lita ponders how Flair is going to throw anyone over the top rope with a head so large she should tip over when she walks. Flair says she retired Lita’s bestie Trish Stratus and is going to do the same to her. Lita flinches at Flair and Flair ducks. Lita laughs and drops Flair with a Twist of Fate.
TWIST OF FATE!#SmackDown @AmyDumas @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/tT1N0lbWQ6
— WWE (@WWE) January 15, 2022
Backstage, Sheamus vows to get revenge on Ricochet for breaking Ridge Holland’s nose.
Sheamus vs. Ricochet
Sheamus tries a powerbomb but Ricochet turns it into a ranna, sending Sheamus out of the ring. Fosbury Flop by Sheamus. Sheamus trips Ricochet off the apron. Sheamus catapults Ricochet into the metal frame under the ring. After the break, Ricochet fires up. Sheamus misses a Brogue kick and ends up caught in the ropes. Ricochet lands a springboard moonsault to Sheaums’ back. Ricochet tries a shooting star but Sheamus rolls out of the way, but Ricochet lands on his feet. Backbreaker by Sheamus. Sheamus goes up top. Ricochet slams Ricochet’s head into the ring post. Sunset Bomb by Ricochet. Ricochet tries a handspring but Sheamus catches him with a Brogue kick. Sheamus pins Ricochet.
Winner- Sheamus
