WWE News: Preview Tonight’s Episode Of SmackDown Live & 205 Live (1/15/19)

A look at what’s happening tonight on SmackDown Live!

With less than two weeks remaining before Royal Rumble on January 27th, tonight’s edition of SmackDown Live rolls through the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama.

Announced in advance of the tonight’s episode, The Miz will celebrate his new tag team partner’s birthday, Shane McMahon, with what he’s calling the ‘best birthday bash in the world’. Plus, two Royal Rumble entrants will clash when Rey Mysterio goes one-on-one with Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas.

Here’s what’s happening tonight on SmackDown Live, which airs at 8PM EST on the USA Network. As always, you can follow all the action with Mitchell’s Live Report and join the conversation with various members of The Chairshot on Twitter (@theCHAIRSHOTcom):

• The Miz throws the “best birthday bash in the world for Shane McMahon
• The rivalry continues as Rey Mysterio meets Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
• Carmella will have to square-up when she faces Sonya Deville
• Now that her title shot is cemented, what’s next for Becky Lynch before she takes on Asuka at Royal Rumble?
• Is it now time for AJ Styles to see how vicious WWE Champion Daniel Bryan can be?

Additionally, 205 Live returns to its old time slot at 10PM EST on the WWE Network tonight. Here’s a look at what to expect on tonight’s new episode of the purple brand:

• Cruiserweight Champion Buddy Murphy issues an open challenge

Make sure to tune in this Tuesday on #SDLive as yours truly hosts the best birthday bash in the world for my bestie @shanemcmahon…it’s gonna be AWESOME! @WWE pic.twitter.com/nOqhhg3mjC

— The Miz (@mikethemiz) January 13, 2019

Counting down the minutes until #ElIdolo overtakes the Lucha King tomorrow night on #SDLive! I am the future!” You are the past @reymysterio #MyMoment #Traquilo2019 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 pic.twitter.com/IvNNxoZc2J

— “EL IDOLO” Andrade Cien Almas (@AndradeCienWWE) January 15, 2019

If you're under 205 lbs and want a chance to "stop the unstoppable"… boy, has @WWE_Murphy got an open challenge for you! #205Live pic.twitter.com/u33jBDm4zt

— WWE (@WWE) January 10, 2019