Spoiler: WWE Title Change Planned for 1/3 SmackDown

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown is shaping up to be a wild ride, as new reports suggest last-minute changes could lead to a title changing hands.

According to WrestleVotes, “Some backstage chatter about a potential title change tonight on #SmackDown, with last-minute rewrites reportedly happening as late as 6 PM, according to a source.”

The speculation has sent fans into overdrive, wondering which title could be on the line and who might walk away as the new champion. With the card already stacked, featuring matches like Nia Jax defending her WWE Women’s Championship against Naomi and a six-man clash between The OG Bloodline and The Bloodline factions, the stakes are higher than ever.

The backstage chaos only adds to the intrigue of tonight’s SmackDown, marking the first show to adopt its new three-hour format. Drew McIntyre, who has been the subject of trade rumors from Raw to SmackDown, is reportedly backstage and could play a key role in tonight’s developments. Could McIntyre be part of this shake-up? Only time will tell.

Meanwhile, Logan Paul’s move from SmackDown to Raw and the Blue Brand’s shift to a three-hour show are just part of WWE’s efforts to refresh its programming in response to new TV deals. A surprise title change could be the perfect way to kick off this new era with a bang.

WWE SmackDown January 3, 2025 Full Card

• Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Andrade
• WWE Women’s Championship: Nia Jax (c) vs. Naomi
• SmackDown goes to three hours
• The OG Bloodline (Jey Uso, Jimmy Uso, & Sami Zayn) vs. The Bloodline (Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa, & Tama Tonga)

Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.

Are you ready for a title change tonight, or do you think WWE will keep things steady? Drop your predictions and reactions in the comments below!