Results from Friday evening.
The show starts with Aj Styles When discussing his actions last week, Styles said he understood why LA Knight and Randy Orton wanted a chance against Roman Reigns, but said he didn't care because he first wanted a chance against LA Knight at the Royal Rumble Reigns interrupts him and says he wants Reigns first, to which Styles replies that he's already had his chance. Randy Orton interrupts and tells them that nothing would stop him from shooting Reigns. Nick Aldis comes to the ring and says he will be there in two weeks. There will be a triple threat between them to determine Roman Reigns' challenger at the Royal Rumble.
In the Christmas fight, “Michin” Mia Yim, Zelina Vega, Shotzi and Bianca Belair defeat Damage CTRL (Asuka, IYO SKY, Kairi Sane and Bayley) with the help of Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre, who attacked Asuka and Kairi Sane.
We don't think @IslaDawn And @wwe_alba were #DamageCTRL's Christmas list! 🫢🎄#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/JvFaTUPrtw
– WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
In his dressing room Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman They sat. Reigns asked Heyman who the General Manager of SmackDown was. Heyman told Reigns that he was Nick Aldis and Reigns asked Heyman to bring Aldis into the room.
Dragon Lee retains the NXT North American Championship against Butch.
Reigns was shown sitting and Heyman introduced Nick Aldis, who stood in front of Reigns, who asked Heyman to leave. Aldis sat down. Reigns asked Aldis if he wanted the Triple Threat and Solo vs. AJ. Reigns said they were good ideas, but it would have been a better idea if Reigns had introduced them first. Reigns said he is the leader and everything happens through him. Reigns said Adam Pearce understood that. Aldis said Pearce is more of a middle manager and Aldis is a general manager. Aldis said the responsibility was his and Aldis talked about how Sikoa took care of John Cena in a way that Reigns couldn't take care of Cena. Aldis then said he was looking forward to the triple threat match and appreciated the communication. Aldis then said he hoped he and Reigns could get to know each other better. Reigns growled as the scene ended.
Kevin Owens defeats Carmelo Hayes and reaches the finals of the tournament to earn a challenger for the U.S. Championship.
We have a vignette from Karrion Kross where we see the silhouettes of The Authors of Pain.
AJ Styles was backstage and Michin, Gallows and Anderson came towards him. They asked Styles if he was okay. Styles seriously pushed her aside and said, “I don’t know. Are we?”
Santos Escobar defeated Bobby Lashley, Humberto Carrillo and Ángel Garza came to help Santos Escobar. Santos advances to the finals of the tournament to find a challenger for the US Championship.
NO WAY! @AngelGarzaWWE And @humberto_wwe just helped @EscobarWWE come one step closer @LoganPaul'S #UTitle! 🫢🇺🇸#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/ewIfQ3raOD
– WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023
In the main event, AJ Styles defeated Solo Sikoa Due to a disqualification due to Roman Reigns' interference, The Bloodline Styles attack after the match, but Randy Orton and LA Knight arrive to help. The show ends with a fight between everyone.
“This has become a nightmare for Roman rule!”
Despite their differences @AJStylesOrg, @RealLAKnight And @RandyOrton They all have one thing in common: they want to destroy it #TheBloodline. 😤
Who will be the one to face? @WWERomanReigns at #RoyalRumble? #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/LkI0ufYWAV
– WWE (@WWE) December 23, 2023