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Cody Rhodes prepares for a ladder match against Kevin Owens, highlighting intense SmackDown action and key victories.

Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, took center stage during WWE SmackDown on January 24, 2025, at the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. In an exclusive interview with Joe Tessitore, Rhodes discussed his upcoming title match against Kevin Owens, emphasizing the strategic choice of a ladder match. He acknowledged Owens` prowess in the ring but criticized his tendency to opt for shortcuts, setting the stage for an intense showdown.

The evening kicked off with the Motor City Machine Guns, Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley, defeating Pretty Deadly with their signature move, Skull and Bones. The Miz, recently traded to SmackDown, attempted to forge alliances but faced initial setbacks in his efforts. Tensions escalated as Rhea Ripley and Tiffany Stratton confronted Nia Jax, leading to a six-woman tag team match. Ultimately, Nia Jax, Candice LeRae, and Liv Morgan emerged victorious.

In other matches, Johnny Gargano fell to Apollo Crews after a distraction from the Motor City Machine Guns. LA Knight secured a win over Tama Tonga, while Braun Strowman made a post-match appearance to confront Jacob Fatu. Damian Priest triumphed against Carmelo Hayes, and the main event saw Kevin Owens defeat Jimmy Uso, with Cody Rhodes intervening to save Uso from a post-match attack. The show concluded with a promotion for the highly anticipated contract signing between Rhodes and Owens for their WWE Royal Rumble 2025 ladder match, heightening the stakes for their upcoming clash.

For more details, check out the full results here and Damian Priest`s reaction here.

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