The most recent episode of WWE SmackDown featured two title matches, one of which headlined the show.
That main event saw Drew McIntyre and Sheamus, (Now seemingly known as The Banger Bros) finally get their shot at Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos. The match was a hard hitting brawl of a contest and that was just the action between Butch, Ridge Holland and Solo Sikoa on the outside. In the ring, McIntyre and Sheamus pushed the champions to the limit and beyond, coming within inches of winning the gold on multiple occasions.
However, with McIntyre out of commission, Jimmy rolled up Sheamus with help from Jey to grab the win.
Sheamus & Drew McIntyre Attacked After WWE SmackDown
As SmackDown went off the air The Usos celebrated as McIntyre and Sheamus gathered themselves in the ring. Although the challengers didn’t have long to feel sorry for themselves as they were attacked from behind by the Viking Raiders. With Valhalla stood at ringside calling the shots, Erik and Ivar demolished the former World Champions, hitting their Ragnarök Double Powerbomb on each man in turn.
With Sheamus and McIntyre suitably destroyed, the trio made their way backstage as a stunned crowd watched on.
EXCLUSIVE: The #VikingRaiders launch a vicious sneak attack on @WWESheamus and @DMcIntyreWWE moments after #SmackDown went off the air. pic.twitter.com/ZkBqmmx82U
— WWE (@WWE) January 7, 2023
The Viking Raiders returned to television alongside Valhalla (Sarah Logan) on November 11th, 2022. Their appearance coming after weeks of cryptic vignettes with a mystery woman. Since then, the team have taken out Hit Row and set their sights on conquering SmackDown.
Elsewhere on the show, it was announced that Roman Reigns will be defending his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble against Kevin Owens. The match was made after KO interrupted Reigns berating Sami Zayn in the opening segment. Meanwhile, Charlotte Flair defended her newly won SmackDown Women’s Title in an impromptu match against Sonya Deville.