Kevin Owens will wrestle Solo Sikoa one day before the Royal Rumble

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WWE has announced a match between Kevin Owens and the Bloodline’s Solo Sikoa on the eve of the Royal Rumble.

The news came Saturday on the WWE Twitter account, with the match set for the January 27th episode of SmackDown.

Kevin Owens hit a stunner on Roman Reigns and a superkick on Sikoa during a contract signing segment on Friday’s edition of SmackDown.

Reigns and Owens will compete for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at the Royal Rumble on Saturday, January 28th at The Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Owens was also involved in a brawl with Sikoa after the latter’s match with Mustafa Ali on Monday’s episode of Raw.

Updated card for SmackDown, January 27th

  • Rey Mysterio vs. Karrion Kross
  • SmackDown Tag Team Championship Contenders Semifinal: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. Hit Row
  • SmackDown Tag Team Championship Contenders Semifinal: Legado Del Fantasma vs. Imperium
  • Kevin Owens vs. Solo Sikoa
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