WWE made an interesting scheduling choice this week, taping the December 26 episode of SmackDown almost 2 weeks in advance from the Giant Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Below are the results from the show taped before tonight's Raw:
- Opening Segment: Damian Priest cut a promo. Zelina Vega came up on stage to exchange words before Aleister Black appeared from under the ring. Black attacked the former world champion and put him through a table.
- Tag Team Match: The Kabuki Warriors vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend: Nia won the match for her team by pinning Kairi Sane. Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair came out after the bout for a confrontation with the winners.
- Singles Match: Giulia vs. Alba Fyre: Giulia cut a backstage promo talking about her title before the match. She went on to pick up a quick victory over Fyre.
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- Tag Team Match: DIY vs. Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes: Dragunov and Hayes won the match after both of them delivered their respective finishers.
- Tag Team Championship Match: Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. MFT: JC Mateo and Tonga Loa were the ones representing their group in the title match against the Wyatts. The match turned into a brawl without a result and the bell was called. The Wyatt Sicks got the upper hand in the end, standing tall to end the show.
This Friday's SmackDown from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI is also expected to feature a double taping. The company will tape the December 22 episode of Raw on the night, allowing talents a full week off for the Christmas holiday.