WWE SmackDown Results 12/12/25
Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Corey Graves)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Nick Aldis PromoÂ
As you know, Drew McIntyre was recently suspended from SmackDown. And despite what Drew might think, since that time, I’ve been working tirelessly to try and reinstate him, and bring him back where he belongs. That’s becoming increasingly difficult, this week, given the fact that Drew won’t return my calls. He’s not returned emails, he’s not returned text messages. So, he’s left me with no choice, but to use this platform to address him directly. And say, Drew, consider this an official invitation to come here tonight, so that we can discuss a resolution, together, to bring you back to SmackDown.
– We see Cody Rhodes looking for Drew McIntyre in the backstage area. Nick Aldis informs Cody that Drew is not here tonight. He sent Aldis a letter from his attorney’s. Drew is claiming that WWE is an unsafe work environment and he won’t be returning until things are rectified. Cody crumbles up the letter. Nick tells Cody that he’s going to Drew’s house to fix this situation.
Cody Rhodes & Oba Femi SegmentÂ
Cody Rhodes: Wilkes Barre, PA. What do you want to talk about? Let’s talk about Drew McIntyre. Drew McIntyre has said that this, this, with all of you is an unsafe work environment. Nearly snatched him bald, and now this is an unsafe working environment. There’s a reason that Drew’s not getting up at 5am for a press junket, there’s a reason that Drew is kicking officials, there’s a reason that Drew is not mingling with each and every one of you, and those reasons are the same reasons for him not being WWE Champion. Drew McIntyre is only half-in, and that’s why I don’t sweat you, Drew McIntyre. Matter of fact, Drew, if I was your boss, I’d fire you. But I’m not your boss, I can’t fire you. But what I can do, I can whoop your ass, Drew McIntyre.
Oba Femi: Cody Rhodes, I see you’re all fired up tonight. I love the passion, but I’m afraid you’re worried about the wrong man. You are worried about Drew, but Drew is not here, but the NXT Champion is in the building tonight, so allow me to formally introduce myself. My name is Oba Femi. And I’m The Ruler, The Destroyer, The Bringer Of War, The Mountain That You Cannot Climb, And You Cannot Conquer. And I’m also the man you’ll be facing, tomorrow, at Saturday Night’s Main Event. But in the spirit of Saturday Night’s Main Event, it’s been pitched and advertised as the present versus the future. And everybody is acting like the future is this distant thing that you can only see from far away, but Cody, that’s where I disagree, because I’m here, knocking on your front door, to tell you that the future is now, the future is here, and the now is me. So, in the spirit of hustle, loyalty, and respect, your time is up, and my time is now.
Cody Rhodes: That’s a John Cena quote. I’m glad that’s somebody you look up to, we share that. But the man you’re looking at right now, I’m the man that beat John Cena for this championship, right here.
– Oba Femi stopped Cody Rhodes in his tracks. Cody and Oba raised both of their titles up in the air to close this segment.
– Ilja Dragunov runs into Fraxiom in the backstage area. Fraxiom tells Dragunov that if DIY engages in any funny business out there, they’ll go out there and kick their teeth down their throat. Dragunov appreciates the sentiment, but he declines their help. Dragunov promised to carry the legacy of the United States Championship with honor, and it’s the most painful way, but it’s the most honest way. Tommaso Ciampa has spit on everything this title stands for, so he will punch him in his place, and he must do it alone. Dragunov reminds Fraxiom that John Cena started the tradition of the US Open Challenge, and he never backed down to any bullies or a fight. Dragunov plans to teach that jackass, if he plays with The Mad Dragon, he will burn his fingers, and pain shall entertain him.
First Match: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa w/DIY For The WWE United States ChampionshipÂ
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Ciampa backs Dragunov into the turnbuckles. Ciampa with a chop/forearm combination. Dragunov drives his knee into the midsection of Ciampa. Dragunov uppercuts Ciampa. Dragunov unloads two knife edge chops. Ciampa applies a side headlock. Dragunov whips Ciampa across the ring. Forearm Exchange. Chop Exchange. Palm Strike Exchange. Dragunov drops Ciampa with a Leaping Boot. Dragunov with a knife edge chop. Ciampa kicks Dragunov in the gut. Second Chop Exchange. Dragunov chops off the knees of Ciampa. Ciampa dropkicks the right knee of Dragunov. Ciampa with a Running Pump Knee Strike for a one count. Ciampa stomps on the right knee of Dragunov. Dragunov reverses out of the irish whip from Ciampa. Dragunov with a running knee lift. Dragunov with The Helluva Kick. Dragunov follows that with another Leaping Boot. Ciampa regroups on the outside. Ciampa side steps Dragunov into the steel ring steps. Ciampa with a Vertical Suplex into the ring steps. Ciampa pats himself on the shoulder.
Ciampa has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Ciampa applies a waist lock. Dragunov with three sharp elbow strikes. Ciampa whips Dragunov across the ring. Dragunov goes for The Constantine Special, but his knee gives out. Ciampa kicks Dragunov in the face. Dragunov with a Big Boot. Ciampa with a Knee Lift. Dragunov responds with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Dragunov unloads a series of chops. Dragunov drives his knee into Ciampa’s chest. Dragunov slaps Ciampa in the face. Dragunov with a knee lift. Dragunov with Two German Suplex’s. Dragunov applies The Abdominal Stretch. Dragunov with hammer elbows. Ciampa blocks The Gotch Lift Suplex. Second Palm Strike Exchange. Dragunov with a Belly to Back Slam for a two count. Dragunov ascends to the top turnbuckle. Ciampa with a blistering chop. Dragunov slaps Ciampa in the face. Ciampa kicks Dragunov off the top turnbuckle. Ciampa hits The Air Raid Crash on the ring apron for a two count.
Ciampa puts Dragunov on the top turnbuckle. Dragunov with repeated headbutts. Dragunov with The Missile Dropkick. Dragunov with a knife edge chop. Dragunov HeadButts Ciampa. Dragunov with clubbing crossfaces. Ciampa blocks The SuperPlex. Ciampa applies the single leg crab. Dragunov refuses to quit. Dragunov repeatedly kicks Ciampa in the face. Dragunov with a Running Boot. Dragunov with The Gotch Lift Suplex. Third Chop Exchange. Dragunov with Machine Gun Chops. Dragunov puts Ciampa on the top turnbuckle. Third Palm Strike Exchange. Dragunov with a blistering chop. Dragunov goes for The SuperPlex, but Ciampa counters with The Avalanche Air Raid Crash for a two count. Dragunov is busted open. Fourth Palm Strike Exchange.
Ciampa blocks a boot from Dragunov. Ciampa with The Dragon Screw Leg Whip. Ciampa goes for a Running Pump Knee Strike, but Dragunov counters with a HeadButt. Ciampa with a Release German Suplex. Dragunov rises back on his feet. Dragunov delivers The Torpedo Moscow. The referee gets distracted by Johnny Gargano. Candice LeRae slams Dragunov’s head on the top rope. Ciampa connects with The Running Pump Knee Strike for a two count. Ciampa goes for The Fairy Tale Ending, but Dragunov counters with The Backdrop Clutch to pickup the victory. After the match, Gargano attacks Dragunov from behind. DIY gangs up on Dragunov. Carmelo Hayes storms into the ring to make the save. Hayes with forearm shivers. Hayes decks Gargano with a back elbow smash. Hayes SuperKicks Ciampa. Hayes ducks a clothesline from Gargano. Hayes with The Springboard Clothesline. DIY retreats to the outside. Hayes helps Dragunov get back on his feet.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Ilja Dragunov via PinfallÂ
– We got a clip from Tom Rinaldi’s Sit-Down Interview with John Cena. Cena said that he’ll be an ambassador for WWE going forward, he’s signed on for five years. Cena says that it’s not his time to perform in the ring anymore, but he still has a lot of passion and wisdom to share. He’s looking forward to being an ambassador and helping the WWE grow in the future. You can see the full interview right now on WWE’s YouTube Channel.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Je’Von Evans. How is he preparing for one of the biggest matches in his career? Je’Von says that he’s litty as hell. He’s wrestling on the biggest stage of his career, but he’s not doing it alone, he’s doing it with the homey, Leon Slater. The Miz interrupts the conversation. Miz repeatedly says no. Miz says that this is all wrong, Cathy should be interviewing him about his match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, he doesn’t have one. Instead, Cathy is interviewing a kid who wasn’t even born when John Cena debuted in WWE. Je’Von calls Miz an Unc. Je’Von reminds Uncle Miz that he already failed in two different opportunities. Miz says that he wrestled on a level that Je’Von is not ready for. Je’Von proceeds to challenge Miz to a match. Miz says that he’s gonna talk to Nick Aldis and make that match official. Miz wants Je’Von to understand this, if he gets injured tonight, he won’t make it to Saturday Night’s Main Event, nephew.
– WrestleMania 42 Promo.
The Wyatt Sicks & The MFT’s SegmentÂ
Uncle Howdy: Solo Sikoa, you’ve made many claims this past week, trying to discredit me and my family. But who are you to cast judgement? You may not have the power to look within yourself, but we do. And the reality is, your real family has all turned their back on you, because you used and abuse those you claim to love. You’re disillusioned, you’re out of your mind saying The MFT’s run SmackDown. Rip the scales from your eyes, The MFT’s run nothing, while The Wyatt Sicks have these. So, Solo, if you and your family tree want these titles, come and get them.
Solo Sikoa: Got you. Look at these freaks, look at them. What y’all thought was gonna happen? That we were just gonna go out there and show up on your terms? No, it don’t work like that, okay. Howdy, listen to me, listen to me very, very closely, you don’t get to call the shots around here, because I’m the one that’s calling the shots. And I see that you and your family like to appear in the shadows and attack my family. This time, we are going to do things my way. Next week, we are coming to take those tag team titles, so you and your family better be ready for war. A word of advice, if you want to keep your family, which I know you do, give us those tag team titles, because if you don’t, the only thing you can do is run.
– We see Alexa Bliss talking to Charlotte Flair in the backstage area. Charlotte says that while Lash Legend is big and strong, she’s young, overconfident, and entitled. Charlotte says that Lash walks around here like she owns the place. Can you believe the people used to think that Charlotte was like that? Charlotte says that this is not about her, Alexa has more experience, this is her ring, and she’s going to win, and then they’re going to focus on getting back their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Rhea Ripley joins the conversation. When it comes to who’s next, it’s Rhea and Iyo. Alexa says that they respect Rhea and Iyo, but when it comes to the Women’s Tag Team Titles, they’re not stepping aside for anybody. Rhea wishes Alexa good luck in her match.
– John Cena received special shoutouts from Tom Brady, Eli Manning, Snoop Dogg, Peyton Manning, Jelly Roll, Jimmy Fallon.
– Sol Ruca & Bayley is in the house tonight.
Second Match: Alexa Bliss w/Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend w/Nia JaxÂ
Bliss dodges The Pump Kick. Bliss jumps on Legend’ back. Legend flings Bliss across the ring. Bliss dodges The Running Boot. Bliss with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takeover that sends Legend to the floor. Legend catches Bliss in mid-air. Legend dumps Bliss face first on the timekeeper’s barricade. Legend rolls Bliss back into the ring. Legend applies a wrist lock. Legend hammers down on the left shoulder of Bliss. Legend lifts Bliss up in the air. Legend maintains wrist control. Legend clotheslines Bliss for a two count.
Legend slams Bliss’s head on the canvas. Legend with a Big Splash for a two count. Legend sends Bliss to the corner. Bliss kicks Legend in the face. Legend catches Bliss in mid-air. Legend goes for a Powerslam, but Bliss counters with The Spinning DDT. Bliss with a jab/palm strike combination. Bliss with a basement dropkick. Legend delivers The Lash Minute. Bliss slams Legend’s head on the top rope. Nia Jax trips Bliss behind the referee’s back. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Jax. Charlotte SuperKicks Jax. Legend nails Charlotte with The Pump Kick. Bliss goes for The Spinning DDT, but Legend counters with The Lash Extension to pickup the victory.
Winner: Lash Legend via PinfallÂ
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Aleister Black and Zelina Vega. Zelina said that it didn’t have to come down to this. Priest is only doing this, because he doesn’t like the man that he is. He thinks that if he phones a friend, that means he’s whole again. He’s wrong. Aleister says that Priest is so keen on dragging his friends down to hell with him, so be it.
– Michael Cole informs us that SmackDown is going back to three hours on January 2nd in Buffalo, New York.
– We got a WrestleMania 42 Promo Teaser. Jade Cargill is in the spotlight this week. Jade says that the Women’s Division talks too much, with their big egos and big expectations. At this table, Jade is that bitch. WrestleMania Vegas, it’s anyone’s game.
Third Match: Je’Von Evans vs. The MizÂ
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Miz applies a side headlock. Evans whips Miz across the ring. Miz drops Evans with a shoulder tackle. Miz pie faces Evans. Miz poses for the crowd. Strong lockup. Miz tugs on Evans hair. Evans backs Miz into the turnbuckles. Miz shoves Evans into the canvas. Evans pops back on his feet. Evans with a Monkey Flip. Evans dropkicks Miz. Evans with The Bouncy Hurricanrana that sends Miz to the floor. Evans slides out of the ring. Miz drives his knee into the midsection of Evans. Evans with a MoonSault off the ring apron. Evans talks smack to Miz. Evans rolls Miz back into the ring. Miz kicks Evans in the face. Miz drives Evans shoulder first into the steel ring post. Miz hyperextends the left shoulder of Evans on the bottom rope.
Miz has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Miz applies The IT! Lock. Evans unloads a series of knife edge chops. Evans repeated left jabs. Miz kicks the left shoulder of Evans. Miz whips Evans across the ring. Evans with a flying forearm smash. Miz blocks a boot from Evans. Evans SuperKicks Miz. Evans delivers The Red Dot for a two count. Miz avoids The MoonSault. Miz ducks a clothesline from Evans. Miz with a Spinning Side Slam. Miz mocks John Cena. Miz with The Five Knuckle Shuffle. Miz goes for The Attitude Adjustment, but Evans lands back on his feet. Evans dumps Miz out of the ring. Evans lands The Stage Dive. Evans rolls Miz back into the ring. Miz blocks The OG Cutter. Miz goes for The Skull Crushing Finale, but Evans rolls him over for a two count. Miz rolls Evans over with a handful of tights for a two count. Evans ducks a clothesline from Miz. Evans connects with The OG Cutter to pickup the victory.
Winner: Je’Von Evans via PinfallÂ
– Nia Jax and Lash Legend walks up to Rhea Ripley in the backstage area. Nia asked Rhea if she saw what they did to Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Lash tells Rhea that was just a warning. If she hasn’t noticed, things are changing around here. Rhea wants to know if that was supposed to be a threat, because Nia has been acting real brave these days now that she has backup. Rhea would have no problem reminding Nia and Lash that she’s a problem that they don’t want to have. If Rhea and Iyo want the Women’s Tag Team Championships, they’ll take it. Damian Priest joins the conversation. Damian tells Rhea to take it easy and bring that energy out in the ring. Rhea turns around and sees Jade Cargill. Jade gives Rhea the side eye and heads towards the arena.
– Coming out of the commercial break, we see Michin walking towards gorilla position. Michin says that she’s had enough of Jade Cargill bullying everyone around in the locker room. Jade delivers a blindside attack in gorilla. Jade throws Michin into the wall. Jade calls for her entrance music. Jade grabs the microphone. Y’all better stop trying her. That is what happens when women don’t know their place in the back. Like Jade has said, anybody can step up and get stepped on, because she’s that bitch. Michin comes down to the ring with a kendo stick. Michin repeatedly whips Jade with the kendo stick. Michin pulls out a table from under the ring. Jade nails Michin with The Pump Kick. Jade rolls Michin back into the ring. Jade shoves the table back under the ring. Michin is throwing haymakers at Jade. Jade Chokeslams Michin. Jade demands some real competition as she’s walking up the ramp.
– John Cena/GUNTHER Video Package.
Fourth Match: Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega In A Mixed Tag Team Match
Black and Vega attacks The Terror Twins before the bell rings. Black with combo kicks and strikes in the corner. Priest shoves Black. Black is mauling Priest in the corner. Priest launches Black into the turnbuckles. Priest is throwing haymakers at Black. Priest whips Black across the ring. Black holds onto the ropes. Priest clotheslines Black over the top rope. Vega jumps on Priest’s back. Priest tags in Ripley. Vega slaps Ripley in the face. Ripley runs after Vega. Ripley blocks the slap. Ripley applies a wrist lock. Ripley with two short-arm clotheslines. Ripley goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Vega lands back on her feet. Vega goes for The Spinning DDT, but Ripley blocks it. Ripley kicks Vega in the gut. Ripley with a knee smash. Ripley clotheslines Vega. Ripley is fired up. Ripley with clubbing shoulder blocks. Ripley whips Vega back first into the turnbuckles. Vega sends Ripley shoulder first into the steel ring post. Vega drops Ripley with The Swinging Arm-Ringer for a two count.
Vega applies a top wrist lock. Ripley rolls Vega over for a two count. Ripley catches Vega in mid-air. Ripley goes for a Powerslam, but Vega lands back on her feet. Vega shoves Ripley towards Black. Vega with The CodeBreaker on the left shoulder of Ripley for a one count. Vega applies a hammerlock. Vega hammers down on the left shoulder of Ripley. Vega applies The Kimura Lock. Ripley puts Vega on the top turnbuckle. Vega kicks Ripley in the face. Vega applies The Rope Assisted Arm-Bar. Vega hits The Flying Meteora for a two count. Vega transitions into a ground and pound attack. Ripley chops Vega in the ribs. Ripley with a gut punch. Ripley goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Vega lands back on her feet. Vega delivers a chop block. Vega drops Ripley with The DDT for a two count. Vega goes for a Running Neck Snap, but Ripley counters with a Belly to Back Suplex. Priest and Black are tagged in. Priest with two haymakers. Short-Arm Reversal by Black. Priest with The Lifting Flatline. Priest with a leaping back elbow smash. Priest follows that with The Broken Arrow for a two count.
Priest plays to the crowd. Vega runs interference. Black with a Spinning Knee Strike. Black with The Bridging German Suplex for a two count. Black delivers his combination offense. Priest kicks Black in the face. Ripley tags herself in. Black sweeps out the legs of Priest. Vega drives Ripley back first into the ring post. Priest decks Black with a back elbow smash. Assisted Knee Strike to Priest. Assisted Hurricanrana to Ripley. Black with a Pump Knee Strike. Stereo Orihara MoonSaults. Vega rolls Ripley back into the ring. Vega goes for The Flying Crossbody Block, but Ripley blocks it. Ripley goes for The Rip Tide, but Vega lands back on her feet. Vega hits The CodeRed for a two count. Ripley avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Vega kicks Ripley in the back. Vega with clubbing blows to Ripley’s back. Vega goes for The Octopus Stretch, but Ripley blocks it. Ripley with The Electric Chair Drop for a two count. Ripley engages in a standoff with Black. Ripley HeadButts Black. Vega rolls Ripley over for a two count. Ripley kicks Vega in the gut. Priest with a toe kick to Black. Stereo Razor’s Edges. Ripley connects with The Rip Tide to pickup the victory. After the match, The Terror Twins celebrate as the show goes off the air.
Winner: Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley via PinfallÂ
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