#3: WWE SmackDown: New Year’s Revolution
Although this New Year’s Revolution wasn’t a pay-per-view, WWE still broadcast it on live television. This special was part of the first SmackDown in 2024. The 2-hour show provided storylines and matches that were building for that year’s Royal Rumble. Fans discovered who would challenge the United States Champion, Logan Paul, at the Royal Rumble.
It took Kevin Owens to defeat Santos Escobar in a lengthy match to determine Paul’s next opponent. IYO SKY and Michin both had an average match for the WWE Women’s Championship, where IYO retained. Fans witnessed Tyler Bate finally making his debut on the main roster. Bate teamed up with Pete Dunne, where they defeated Pretty Deadly. Bate’s debut was a big shakeup for SmackDown’s tag team division.
The icing on the cake was the main event to determine who would face Roman Reigns for his title. In a match that involved Randy Orton, LA Knight, and AJ Styles, the match met expectations. General Manager Nick Aldis didn’t take it lightly when Reigns and The Bloodline got involved.
Due to not having a precise winner, Aldis assigned Roman Reigns to defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship in a Fatal 4 Way Match at the Royal Rumble. Even though not every match revolved around a stipulation, the matches still delivered. Overall, the event was entertaining and fun with new storylines coming to a rise.
