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WWE SmackDown Live: Becky Lynch makes comeback against Ruby Riott

By Jefferson Lake, WWE Editor

Tuesday 9 January 2018 15:06, UK

Becky Lynch has been off WWE television while filming The Marine 6
Image: Becky Lynch has been off WWE television for more than a month

Becky Lynch returns to the ring and AJ Styles responds to last week's handicap match booking on tonight's SmackDown, live on Sky Sports Arena at 1am.

Lynch returns to the blue brand seeking retribution against the Riott Squad, who were responsible for the injury which kept her off television until last week's episode.

The Riott Squad found themselves on the wrong end of a post-match attack by Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi
Image: The Riott Squad found themselves on the wrong end of a post-match attack by Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch and Naomi last week

The Lass Kicker was back with a bang on that occasion, delivering a pair of Bexploders to Liv Morgan and group leader Ruby Riott.

Lynch gets the opportunity to go one-on-one with Riott herself tonight - whether the match remains a straightforward singles bout, however, remains to be seen.

AJ Styles was defeated by Sami Zayn in another controversial SmackDown main event
Image: AJ Styles was defeated by Sami Zayn in another controversial SmackDown main event last week

Styles to respond to Rumble booking

AJ Styles' unshakeable self belief got the better of him last week when he challenged Sami Zayn - who had just beaten him - and Kevin Owens - who had beaten him the week before - to a two-against-one handicap match.

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Such a proposition would have been difficult enough but then general manager Daniel Bryan booked the match for Royal Rumble, with the stipulation that Styles' Universal title would be on the line.

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It was a curious move from Bryan, whose disagreement with the questionable actions of commissioner Shane McMahon, had led him into some waters which would be considered highly unusual for a fan favourite.

Image: Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder compete for a place in the United States championship tournament semi-finals

Ryder and Rawley clash in US tournament

Mojo Rawley and Zack Ryder's bitter grudge against one another gets a championship twist as the duo compete in the final match of the first round of the United States title tournament.

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Long Island Iced Z says the time for talking is over when it comes to Mojo Rawley

The winner will go on to face Bobby Roode in the semi-finals of the competition established to find a successor to Dolph Ziggler, who vacated the title after winning it as Clash of Champions.

Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin will take on the Usos for the SmackDown titles next week
Image: Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin were denied a tag team title victory on last week's show

Gable & Benjamin demand justice

Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin thought they had the SmackDown tag titles won last week when they defeated the Usos, only for a second referee to reverse the decision because the illegal man was pinned.

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Chad Gable expressed his outrage after a controversial SmackDown tag title loss

It is not a decision the duo are likely to accept, and there has to be a strong possibility they will be seeking retribution tonight.

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