Big Spoilers for 1/9 WWE SmackDown in Germany – WWE has lined up a newsworthy daytime edition of WWE SmackDown as the company heads to Berlin, Germany. The January 9, 2026 episode (click here for live coverage at 2pm ET) will take place at the Uber Arena and air live for international viewers, with several updates and spoilers emerging ahead of bell time.

One notable development involves the WWE Women’s United States Championship. After regaining the title from Chelsea Green on last week’s SmackDown, Giulia is expected to make her first defense of this reign on today’s show. Reports indicate she will put the championship on the line against Alexa Bliss, marking a high-profile test early in her second run with the belt. Giulia reclaimed the title with help from Kiana James, and this match could provide clarity on the direction of the division moving forward.

Backstage activity has also fueled speculation. Multiple sources have confirmed that former WWE United States Champion Jacob Fatu has been spotted behind the scenes at the Uber Arena. The appearance of the “Samoan Werewolf” has immediately raised questions about a possible on-screen role, though nothing has been officially announced regarding his involvement.

key addition to the card is Alba Fyre vs. Jordynne Grace. This match is currently planned for the broadcast and will mark Grace’s official in-ring debut on the WWE main roster. Grace recently completed her transition to WWE after a highly successful run outside the company and is expected to be presented as a significant addition to the women’s division from the start.

The biggest talking point, however, surrounds the Undisputed WWE Championship. Internally, there is reportedly a push from several WWE personnel to have Drew McIntyre defeat Cody Rhodes in their scheduled Three Stages of Hell main event. While the outcome has not been confirmed, the discussion itself suggests the match is being treated as a major creative pivot point.

WWE has officially advertised Rhodes vs. McIntyre, along with The MFTs taking on The Wyatt Sicks and Rey Fenix facing Trick Williams. Additional reports have outlined a tentative match and segment order for the show, which includes a Randy Orton segment, Giulia defending the Women’s U.S. Title against Bliss, Jordynne Grace vs. Alba Fyre, Carmelo Hayes’ U.S. Title Open Challenge, and the Three Stages of Hell main event closing the broadcast.

SmackDown will air live at 2 PM Eastern on Netflix for international audiences, with a tape-delayed broadcast at 8 PM Eastern on the USA Network in North America.

Big Spoilers for 1/9 WWE SmackDown in Germany

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