WWE SmackDown began with images of Tiffany Stratton and Michin entering the building. Bayley was also signing something, Chelsea Green throwing her bag to someone, The Bloodline walking in backstage and Cody Rhodes leaving her bus. Jimmy's music sounded, and Jimmy appeared using a crutch.
Jimmy Use segment
Jimmy use spoke about how important it was War Gameshighlighting the role of his family. He mentioned Roman Reigns, only Sikoa and Jey use, expressing pride for them. Then he hinted that 2025 will be a great year for him, stating that he could win the Royal Rumble or compete for the universal title. However, Drew McIntyre interrupted him with a Claymore Kick And he continued attacking him until the officers intervened.
Michin beat Tiffany Stratton to advance to the final of the tournament for the US Women's Championship.
Stratton started strong, but Michin recovered and achieved victory with his movement Eat Defeat. The public showed a lot of support to Stratton, indicating that a change to babyface It could be imminent.
#Diy segment
Johnny Gargano reflected on how they lost the titles as a couple at the beginning of the year. Together with Tommaso Ciampa, they highlighted their resilience and celebrated being champions as a couple for the second time.
Video de Roman Reigns
Roman Reigns, accompanied by Paul Heyman, reflected on the losses he suffered this year: his title, his counselor and respect as the leader of The Bloodline. Roman promised to recover his authority and respect facing only Sikoa in Tribal Combat on January 6 in Netflix.
Braun Strowman (mysterious opponent) beat Carmelo Hayes
Strowman crushed Hayes in a quick fight. Hayes tried to counterattack with air movements, but Strowman ended it with a powerslam.
The Knight beat only Sikoa by disqualification
A solid combat with a lot of action inside and outside the ring. Sikoa dominated much of the fight, but the interference of Jacob Fatu and Tama Tonga caused disqualification. Knight received several attacks after combat, but Andrade and Apollo Crews came out to try to save him, although without success.
Chelsea Green defeated Bayley to advance to the final of the tournament for the US Women's Championship.
Green won with a goodbye Piper Niven, applying his movement Un-Pretty-Her To achieve victory.
- Motor City Machine Guns: They announced that Alex Shelley will face Johnny Gargano next week.
- Shinsuke Nakamura: In a Vignette, Nakamura warned that he will continue to defeat his opponents, highlighting the Knight as his first victim.
- Tiffany Stratton y Nia Jax: Jax comforted Stratton after his defeat, while Candice Lerae hinted that Stratton might not be ready.
Cody Rhodes Y Kevin Owens segment
Michael Cole was at the ring and introduced Cody Rhodes. Then, Cole presented Kevin Owens, but there was no immediate response. Cody commented that Owens was not there, but since the public was, he would answer Cole's questions alone. Cole mentioned this week's video with Paul Levesque and Cody, where the possible belt reintroduction was discussed winged eagle.
Suddenly, Owens appeared on the screen, recording a promo from his car again. Owens accused Cody of using his friends to complete his “story” and asked Cole to ask about it. In addition, he said Cody was as bad friend as a son and brother. Before finishing, Owens released one last polish: it didn't matter how much Cody was champion, it would always be more interesting as Stardust.
Cody, visibly upset, dropped his belt to the ground and said he would go looking for Owens at that time. The camera followed Cody as he shouted “Kevin!” In the backstage. Owens suddenly appeared and the two began to fight in the Gorilla Position area, taking the return action to the sand. Owens took advantage at the beginning, wearing a shirt of Stardust To make fun of Cody.
The officers tried to separate them, but Owens separated them while maintaining control. Cody regained the advantage and, in his frustration, he also began hitting the officers who tried to stop him. Both fighters arrived at the ring and continued fighting, the more security and officers tried to contain them.
Cody managed to free himself and launched a splash On Owens, who fell to the ground. While the officers held Cody, Owens took the opportunity to hit Cody in the head with his title. Owens threw his belt on Cody and left the ring, while the public booed. The segment ended with the image of Cody Maltrecho on the canvas, wounded, while Owens retired victorious.
Billboard for Saturday Night’s Main Event
- Triple threat to the World Championship: Gunher vs. Finn Bálor vs. Damian Priest
- Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre
- Liv Morgan vs. Iyo Sky for the World Women's Championship
- End of the Tournament for the US Women's Championship. UU.: Michin vs. Chelsea Green
- Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens
