WWE SmackDown highlighted the young title reign of Tiffany Stratton and gave the San Diego crowd a notable Rey Mysterio match.

SmackDown's promo was a short skit, but a damn good one. It presented Bayley as someone of stature who's at a low ebb in her career and doesn't know how to arrest that. Keep this story going post-defeat to Tiffany, please. It'll work out and help Bayley reforge a connection with the audience.

Stratton's first title defense comes against one of the most decorated women's champions in WWE history. Solo Sikoa is also set to return after losing to Roman Reigns in Tribal Combat on Jan. 6. Sikoa can no longer claim to be Tribal Chief but his New Bloodline is still terrorizing SmackDown.

Friday's episode of "WWE SmackDown" featured a strong, diverse slate of matches across a never-dull, three-hour show.

Tensions are high as the superstars visit San Diego for WWE Smackdown today – Friday, Jan. 17 – from Pechanga Arena in San Diego, California. This episode is available to watch on multiple streaming services for free.

Tiffany Stratton defeated Bayley in the main event on Friday Night SmackDown to successfully defend her WWE Women's Championship.

WWE Smackdown is set for another action-packed episode as they continue touring the West Coast. With title implications up and