In a shocking turn of events, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has once again found himself embroiled in controversy, as he was named as a defendant in a sex trafficking lawsuit with disturbing allegations against him. The scandal has cast a dark cloud over WWE, just ahead of the highly anticipated Royal Rumble 2024 event, taking place tomorrow night.

Known for his infamous creative process, McMahon's involvement in WWE's storylines has long been a topic of debate among pro wrestling fans. However, his recent scandal has left many wondering how WWE's creative head, Triple H, will handle the situation as he aims to generate excitement among the fans for the upcoming Royal Rumble.

Fortunately, Triple H is unlikely to resort to inappropriate segments praising McMahon. Instead, speculations suggest that a gripping opening angle on tonight's episode of SmackDown is in the works, featuring a heroic wrestler taking on a group of villains. The perfect candidate for this role seems to be LA Knight, who is set to face off against the formidable Tribal Heir, Randy Orton, following Orton's impressive victory over Solo Sikoa last week.

While WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns is not currently advertised for tonight's show, his absence raises questions about his ability to protect The Bloodline from further attacks by Knight, Orton, and AJ Styles. The trio of Sikoa, Jim Uso, and Paul Heyman may not be enough to keep Reigns' challengers at bay. Could we witness Roman Reigns in a vulnerable position, facing potential RKOs or BFTs on the go-home show for the Royal Rumble?

Tonight also brings an intense match for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships, as Katana Chance and Kayden Carter defend their titles against The Kabuki Warriors. The outcome of this match could further isolate Bayley from Damage CTRL if her teammates continue to accumulate championship gold.

In another development, United States Champion Logan Paul and Kevin Owens engaged in a heated brawl at the WWE Performance Center just yesterday. It remains to be seen if this was their final confrontation before the Royal Rumble or if there is more drama to unfold tonight.

Furthermore, WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY may find herself taking matters into her own hands as she hopes for anyone other than Bianca Belair to win the Royal Rumble match, which is set to take place tomorrow night.

Additional matchups for tonight's SmackDown include Carlito vs. Santos Escobar, a clash between Legado del Fantasma and LWO, a confrontation between The Final Testament and Bobby Lashley, as well as a rematch between Austin Theory and Carmelo Hayes.

Lastly, it appears that some wrestlers in WWE have yet to declare their participation in the Royal Rumble match, leading to speculation as to their awareness of the event, which is scheduled for tomorrow night.

Fans eagerly anticipate tonight's episode of SmackDown, hoping for exciting developments that will set the stage for an unforgettable Royal Rumble event.