Results from Friday evening.
The show begins with the return of Roman Reigns, who says it's time for a promotion. Reigns asks Jimmy Uso to join him in congratulating his brother Solo Sikoa on his promotion.
Randy Orton interrupts and demands that Reigns be given a chance to get revenge on him and The Bloodline for attacking him and leaving him out for 18 months, to which Reigns replies that he should move to the back of the line. Randy tells him that Reigns is not a legend But Randy is still the Legend Killer, finally Randy tries to kill Roman but he avoids it.
Tread lightly, @WWERomanReigns… “Dad is back.” 😤🔥#Smackdown pic.twitter.com/rL47u1A48e
– WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2023
Carmelo Hayes defeats Grayson Waller to advance to the semifinals of the tournament to secure a challenger for the United States Championship.
Backstage, LA Knight meets with Orton, who asks him not to get in his way.
Kevin Owens defeats Austin Theory to reach the semifinals of the tournament to become a challenger for the United States Championship.
Backstage, Roman was angry that Randy Orton had interrupted a celebration. Jimmy mocked Solo Sikoa for being the tribal heir. Roman said if Jimmy can deal with Orton alone later, Jimmy can have it all. Jimmy responded with “Yeet” and of course Roman didn’t like that. Then Jimmy said, “Not yet.”
Damage CTRL Defeat Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane). Zelina Vega and “Michin” Mia Yim.
New promo from Karrion Kross, who mentioned “a new beginning.”
In the main event, Randy Orton defeated Jimmy Uso. After the match, the Bloodline attacked Orton and LA Knight until AJ Styles returned to attack Roman. Finally and out of nowhere, AJ Styles attacks LA Knight and then leaves, passing the Bloodline side.
WHAT JUST HAPPENED???? 🤯👀@AJStylesOrg just taken out @RealLAKnight before @RandyOrton And #TheBloodline! WHY?? #Smackdown pic.twitter.com/S4MnPMC6nR
– WWE (@WWE) December 16, 2023