The final WWE SmackDown before Saturday Night’s Main Event took place on December 12, with Oba Femi leaving a lasting impression on Cody Rhodes, a title match taking place, and more.
The night before John Cena competes one last time, SmackDown focused on the final build to the special, which will also see stars of the present face the rising stars of NXT. Additionally, Ilja Dragunov put his US Championship on the line, and Alexa Bliss faced Lash Legend.
Michael Cole and Corey Graves were on commentary for the show.
WWE SmackDown Results December 12:
- Following a recap of the brawl between Drew McIntyre and Cody Rhodes, The American Nightmare was told by General Manager Nick Aldis that McIntyre was not at the show due to unsafe working conditions. Rhodes went to the ring and promised to get revenge on McIntyre, but was interrupted by Oba Femi. The NXT Champion introduced himself to Rhodes and the fans in what was his main roster debut. Femi quoted Cena and Rhodes responded that he ebat Cena to win the WWE Championship. Both men held their titles in the air to close out the closing segment.
- Ilja Dragunov defeated Tommaso Ciampa to retain the United States Championship. Johnny Gargano attacked Dragunov after the match until Carmelo Hayes made the save.
- The Wyatt Sicks cut a promo about Solo Sikoa, which saw Sikoa issue a brief response on the big screen.
- Lash Legend defeated Alexa Bliss.
- Je’Von Evans defeated The Miz after the two had a backstage confrontation earlier in the show.
- Jade Cargill attacked Michin backstage and then made her way to the ring before Michin came out with a kendo stick. However, Cargill was the one who stood tall.
- Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest defeated Aleister Black and Zelina Vega.
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