Morning Daily News Update: January 10, 2026 – Jordynne Grace Joins The WWE SmackDown Roster

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Jordynne Grace oficially joins WWE SmackDown roster

Jordynne Grace has officially joined the WWE SmackDown roster after being promoted from NXT, with her move confirmed by WWE. Her first appearance as part of SmackDown included interactions with Chelsea Green and WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, signalling her involvement in the women’s division.

Dave Meltzer’s Star Ratings For NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20 & New Year Dash

Dave Meltzer shared his reviews and star ratings for the latest NJPW pay-per-views in the latest edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter

Drew McIntyre Shares First Photos As New Undisputed WWE Champion Following SmackDown

Drew McIntyre shared the first official photos of himself as the new Undisputed WWE Champion on SmackDown, showing him posing with the title and celebrating his win. The images highlight McIntyre’s return to the top of WWE’s singles scene following his championship victory.

WWE title number one contendership qualifying matches set for next week’s SmackDown

WWE has announced the qualifying matches for a new WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Tournament on next week’s SmackDown, with several competitors set to vie for a future title opportunity. The tournament will see multiple stars compete across matches to determine who challenges for the Undisputed WWE Championship.