SmackDown Live

Today’s show is pre-taped so the Wrestlers and crew can get off the roads for the holidays.

Joe and Wade are once again at the announcer’s desk with Alicia Taylor taking care of announcing duties.

Damian Priest is on his way to the ring. Zelina Vega is on his way to the ring, trash-talking Damian. Black with the sneak attack. Black just unloaded on Damian in the back. (I’m not sure about this fued right now)

There is a rumour — “The roof is going to blow off the arena the second those sirens hit. Jacob Fatu isn’t just back; he’s hungry. Sokia/Jacob have not been on the same page since last year’s MITB. Fatu cost Sokia with Fatu screaming, “I Hate You”. This can be explosive when the MFT is in a battle with The Wyatt Sick in a tag team battle.

The United States Open Challenge is on hold tonight, as llja Dragunov will team with Carmelo Hayes in a tag team action, facing #DIY (Gargano/Ciampa), but you know that Candace will be in their corner. llja/Carmelo worked well together to get the win.

Guilia with Kiana James in singles action against Alba Fire. We all know that Chelsea Green will be at ringside. For a change, no outside help was needed, as Giulia won.

Tag Team action with the Kabuki Warriors facing off against Nia Jax/Lash Legend. (love that Nia and Lash are dressed like elves) Lash/Nia outpowered the Warriros for the win. Charlotte/Alexa just let the Warriors know they are coming for the titles.

Recap of Cody’s attack on Drew at his so-called home, but I would call it payback after Drew went after Cody on his bus. Cody is now in the ring, waiting to see what plays out. You know that Drew will do anything and everything to force Cody into making a mistake. By telling Nick Aldis, “I’m the quarterback as long as I hold the title,” he made it clear that while Nick might have the “General Manager” title, the actual direction of the show is determined by the man holding the gold.

MFT (Tonga Loa/J.C Meto) in tag action going against The Wyatt Sick. The Tag Titles are on the line. You know it’s a match where anything can happen. It’s on for young and old. It’s a DQ. This war is far from over. Wade had to jump the barricade to save himself. Joe is in the timekeeper/announcers area.