WWE.com’s official preview for the Jan. 17 SmackDown is finally here, and in addition to the Women’s cage match main event and teasing out a bunch of stories we already covered in our preview, they revealed that commissioner Shane McMahon will start the 8PM Eastern time broadcast by revealing some big news:

WWE.com has learned that Commissioner Shane McMahon will open SmackDown LIVE this week with some very big news. Under the leadership of Shane-O-Mac and General Manager Daniel Bryan, Team Blue has simply thrived. Although we are not sure what he has to say, the announcement will no doubt take SmackDown LIVE to the next level. Is it possible that the man in charge has something up his sleeve for the Royal Rumble? Which Superstar, or Superstars, will the big news concern?

Hmmm.

The Blue Brand’s side of the Royal Rumble entrant list is a little sparse, especially if we don’t count Undertaker as a SmackDown guy any more. Could it be as simple as putting some guys in Jan. 29’s battle royal? Or maybe a tournament or series of matches to decide who’ll represent them in San Antonio?

Shane O’Mac has some history with the 2017 Hall of Fame headliner. Maybe Kurt Angle will be there? As part of an announcement he’ll be on the SmackDown roster moving forward (dare to dream)?

Or maybe this is the start of setting up Shane’s WrestleMania 33 match, since rumors indicate he will have one?

Speculate away in the comments, dear Cagesiders, and join us back here tonight to find out what McMahon’s big news is with the rest of us!