– Tonight is WWE SmackDown Special Best Of 2023 and the show starts with LA Knight presenting us the evening.
– Corey Graves and Jackie Redmond welcome us to this evening of the best moments of the year.
– Game Presents: Crown Jewel 2023 – John Cena vs Solo Sikoa
– We find John Cena who says he was able to return to WWE and will never forget the respect and hospitality he was shown. He doesn't know how much time he has left in the WWE, but when he comes home he's always welcome. He would like to thank everyone who made this a wonderful year for him and the WWE Universe.
– Backstage, Bobby Lashley says he's teamed up with the most formidable team and they're looking for gold.
– Featured Match: WrestleMania 39 – The Usos vs. Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens
– Backstage, Kevin Owens tells us he's disappointed with how they lost the tag team titles. Next week he will beat Santos Escobar and take the title from Logan Paul. Logan Paul being in the ring with the US title is a nightmare.
– A video on the return of Dwayne The Rock Johnson on SmackDown will air.
– We find Bianca Belair saying it was an incredible year, becoming the longest reigning RAW Champion. When asked what she wants to do in 2024, Belair replies that she will take the Iyo Sky title, which she took from her with her cash-in. She still doesn't want to get beaten at WrestleMania.
– Images from the Women's WarGames will be broadcast.
– A tribute to Bray Wyatt, who passed away on August 24, 2023.
– Nick Aldis presents next week's program: Iyo Sky will defend his belt against Mia Yim / Final of the tournament between Kevin Owens and Santos Escobar / Triple Threat Match between AJ Styles, Randy Orton and LA Knight to find out who will face Roman Reigns The Royal Rumble will take place.
Pretty Deadly comes out and suggests that Nick Aldis cancel her match against Butch and a mystery partner next week in favor of a match against the Tag Team Champions. Nick Aldis refuses.
– Match Presents: Crown Jewel 2023 – Logan Paul vs. Rey Mysterio
– Footage of Santos Escobar attacking Rey Mysterio is broadcast.
– We find Rey Mysterio, who says he can't wait to get back. What Santos Escobar did to him has happened to him several times throughout his career, he continues to choose the wrong partners. When asked about Dragon Lee, Rey Mysterio states that he is a superstar and thinks that this is the future of Lucha Libre. He sees a lot of himself in Dragon Lee. Finally, Rey Mysterio says that Santos Escobar and Dominik Mysterio are on his list in 2024.
– Paul Heyman arrives on set and then calls Jimmy Uso. The latter claim that they are not afraid of LA Knight, Randy Orton or AJ Styles. Roman Reigns is feeling relaxed at home.
– Featured Match: WrestleMania 39 – Roman Reigns vs Cody Rhodes
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