Tonight’s WWE SmackDown (27/12/2024) is live from Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida. Commentators are Michael Cole & Corey Graves and the ring announcer is Alicia Taylor.
WWE SmackDown Results
Nick Aldis Promo
Following what occurred at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Kevin Owens is making the claim of being a champion. Let me be clear, he is not, he was defeated by Cody Rhodes. Nonetheless, Kevin is in possession of the vaunted Winged Eagle Championship Belt, something that means a lot to other people, it means a lot to me. It represents the legacy and the tradition of WWE; it represents history and greatness. It was presented to Cody Rhodes as a gesture of trust in our Undisputed WWE Champion.
He continued that Kevin has no right or no claim to that championship belt. So, the ultimatum is as follows, Kevin, you have till the end of the night to relinquish the Winged Eagle Championship Belt or face immediate and severe consequences that will directly impact your future at WWE. This is not a negotiation; you have one opportunity only to do the right thing.
Nia Jax Promo
Bianca, when are you going to give it up? How many times do I have to tell you, I did not touch Jade. None of us did. I mean, Tiffy couldn’t even help us win the tag titles, last week, do you honestly think she can orchestrate an attack? I mean, you’re over here whining about your friend, but from my point of view, you seem to be doing just fine without her. I mean, Jade is gone from oblivion, and you’re there still a champion. And you took zero time in replacing her. Do you know what I think?
I think you’re just trying to avoid the suspicion on you. Jade comes in, and you can’t stand to share the spotlight with her. I mean, she’s bigger, she’s stronger, she’s better than you. And you snapped. And you know what? I get it, I would do the same thing. But you know what, Bianca, let’s stop pointing fingers, and just admit to it. So, Bianca, why don’t you own up to it or I’m going to make you own up to it.
First Match
Bianca BelAir, Naomi, Bayley defeated Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, Candice LeRae by pinfall in a 6-Woman Tag Team Match.
Grayson Waller Backstage Segment
Grayson Waller gives Nick Aldis an invoice for Braun Strowman destroying the set of The Grayson Waller Effect last week.
Sami Zayn, Nick Aldis and Carmelo Hayes Backstage Segment
We see Sami Zayn talking to Nick Aldis. He’s not here to put Aldis in a tough position. It’s only fair for him to show up to SmackDown after what The Bloodline did to him and Jey Uso on Monday Night Raw. He’s here for revenge. Carmelo Hayes joins the conversation. Melo hands Aldis a Christmas card which features him beating Braun Strowman last week. Zayn tells Melo to wait his turn. Melo gives Zayn the same Christmas card. Zayn throws the Christmas card at Melo’s face. Melo is going to let that slide. Melo tells Zayn to stay out of his business and stay off his show. Zayn challenges Melo to a one-on-one match. Aldis proceeds to make that match official.
Second Match
Braun Strowman defeated Austin Theory w/Grayson Waller by pinfall.
SmackDown Official Announcement
SmackDown will be moving to three hours starting next week in Phoenix, Arizona.
Nick Aldis, DIY and The Street Profits Backstage Segment
Nick Aldis asks DIY if they had anything with attacking The Street Profits, three weeks ago? They feel awful about it. Aldis says that there were two eyed witnesses that watched the attack. It’s Pretty Deadly. Aldis says that he would have money to spend on their musical if they were unemployed. Pretty Deadly blames Los Garza for the attack. The Profits proceeds to get in a pier six brawl with Los Garza. Aldis stops the melee, and summons both teams to the ring.
Kevin Owens Promo
Nick, I heard what you said, I heard all of it. I heard you say, I’m not the real WWE Champion, but, I mean, I have this, I deserve to have this. I am the true, rightful WWE Champion, okay. I also heard that ultimatum. You want me to give this back. You say I have to give this back. And I’m sure you would love for me to agree to this right away. Yes, my lord, I shall give it right back, my lord. But you know what, Nick? I think you and I need to have a little discussion. So, I’ll come into this arena on my terms. That means, just me and you, alone, in the ring, no one else. No security guards. No office cronies. Just you and me, and then we can talk.
Chelsea Green’s Championship Celebration
Piper Niven hosted the celebrations and introduced the inaugural WWE Women’s United States champion Chelsea Green. But celebrations are interrupted by Michin.
Michin repeatedly whips Piper Niven with the kendo stick. Chelsea Green begs for mercy. Piper pulls Green out of the ring to close this segment.
Third Match
The Street Profits w/B-Fab defeated Los Garza w/Elektra Lopez by pinfall.
Andrade El Idolo Vignette.
Next week on SmackDown, Shinsuke Nakamura will battle Andrade El Idolo. Plus, Nia Jax will put her WWE Women’s Championship on the line against Naomi.
Pretty Deadly wants to strike a deal with DIY.
The Street Profits and MCMG Backstage Segment
The Street Profits runs into The Motor City Machine Guns in the backstage area. Chris Sabin says that they’re coming for their tag team title match, so The Profits have to go to the back of the line. Apollo Crews tells The Street Profits that DIY was behind their attack.
Fourth Match
Sami Zayn defeated Carmelo Hayes by disqualification. At the closing moments of the match, Zayn blocks a boot from Hayes. Zayn with The Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Hayes exits the ring. Hayes runs away from Braun Strowman. The Bloodline attacks Zayn from behind which forces the disqualification.
After the match, The Bloodline gangs up on Zayn. Zayn kicks Tama Tonga in the face. Zayn sends Jacob Fatu shoulder first into the steel ring post. Strowman joins the fray. Strowman throws Tonga into the ringside barricade. Strowman and Sikoa are trading back and forth shots. Strowman delivers The Pounce. Strowman is left alone with Jacob Fatu. Strowman tells Fatu to bring it. Tonga delivers a chop block. Fatu SuperKicks Strowman. Sikoa connects with Two Samoan Spikes. Zayn tackles Sikoa. The numbers game catches up to Zayn. Fatu with The Double Jump MoonSault. Sikoa plants Zayn with The Samoan Spike.
Nick Aldis, Kevin Owens, Cody Rhodes Segment
Nick Aldis and Kevin Owens in the ring. Nick Aldis asks Owens to give back the winged eagle championship to Cody Rhodes or else he will face the consequences. Owens says he’s the rightful champion and it’s a referee’s error at the Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Owens says that he had another idea. He will give back the championship but he wants the rematch with Cody Rhodes. Nick says it won’t happen. Cody Rhodes interrupts them.
Cody Rhodes says he will deal with Owens. If Owens want a match where the referee doesn’t screw you? Great, I want a match where the ref can’t stop what I’m going to do to you. That’s what it’s about. Climbing, let’s do that. Take that championship, take this championship, hang it high up. Kevin Owens. Ladder Match.
Nick Aldis then announces that Ladies and gentlemen, at the Royal Rumble, Kevin Owens will face Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship in a Ladder Match.
Kevin Owens says sounds great to me. I’ll see you there. Okay. Kevin Owens tries to shake hands with Cody but he denies.
Then, Owens shoves Aldis into Cody. Owens stomps on the back of Cody’s neck. Owens continues to deliver cheap shots. Owens repeatedly shouts that he’s the true champion as the show goes off the air.
