WWE SmackDown Tampa, Florida, December 30, 2022
The commentators are Michael Cole and Wade Barrett.
– WWE Friday Night Smakcdown kicks off with the commentators welcoming us back and reminiscing regarding the evening’s Main Event: John Cena and Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn.
– The lights go out and then Bray Wyatt enters. He introduces himself and claims that last week he did something he regrets. He would like to apologize for attacking this cameraman.
The music of LA Knight cuts him off, the wrestler arrives on the stage with a microphone and makes fun of Bray Wyatt. Once in the ring, LA Knight says the Royal Rumble is fast approaching and it will be his first Rumble, so he wants to make it a special show. He will do it by facing Bray Wyatt. The latter replies that maybe it’s time to remind everyone how cruel he can be when he wants. He accepts !
We see Uncle Howdy on the giant screen then he arrives in the ring. Uncle Howdy faces Bray Wyatt then at his side, before bringing him a Sister Abigail!
– Backstage, Sami Zayn goes to the door of the Bloodline. Paul Heyman comes out and Sami Zayn says he wants to talk strategy with Roman Reigns. Heyman tells him that the words spoken by Zayn last week were said with the passion that Roman Reigns has always seen in him, the Tribal Chief is very proud of him. Paul Heyman then invites Sami Zayn to go see Roman Reigns.
Sheamus acc par Butch & Ridge Holland vs Solo Sikoa par les Usos
At the end of the match, Solo Sikoa makes a Samoan Spike on Sheamus followed by the fall for the victory.
Gagnant : Solo Scoring
After the match, The Usos and Solo Sikoa continue the attack on Sheamus…but Drew McIntyre’s music hits and he enters the ring! He manages to remove the Usos and Solo Sikoa from the ring and then stays in the ring with the Brawling Brutes.
Smackdown Women’s Championship
Ronda Rousey© vs. Raquel Rodriguez
Late in the match, Ronda Rousey carries her Arm Bar from the corner but Raquel Rodriguez drops down with Rousey on top of her, and she taps out to forfeit!
Winner: Ronda Rousey
To be continued on the second hour.
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