The final WWE SmackDown of 2023.
With the December 29th edition being a best-of show, the December 22nd episode was the final edition of the blue brand before the new year. The show was also pre-taped to allow the staff an extended break over the festive period.
The Following Results Took Place On WWE SmackDown:
- AJ Styles opened the show and addressed his return from the previous week. Styles, LA Knight and Randy Orton argued about who should face Roman Reigns at the Royal Rumble. A triple threat match was booked for the New Year’s Revolution episode of WWE SmackDown. The winner would face Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
- Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Zelina Vega & Michin def. Damage CTRL (IYO SKY, Bayley, Asuka & Kairi Sane) – Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre attacked Sane in the match.
- Dragon Lee defeated Butch to retain the NXT North American Championship
- US Title Top Contender Tournament: Kevin Owens def. Carmelo Hayes
- US Title number one contender tournament: Santos Escobar def. Bobby Lashley – Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo interfered to help Escobar.
- AJ Styles def. Solo Sikoa by DQ after Roman Reigns interfered.
- Bloodline, Styles, Knight, and Orton brawled.
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