This week’s WWE SmackDown featured WWE Champion Cody Rhodes in motion towards Chad Gable in the primary occasion.
It was SmackDown on the Goal Middle in Minneapolis, Minnesota with Michael Cole and Corey Graves on commentary. It was commercial-free for the primary 38 minutes.
The commentary staff of Michael Cole and Corey Graves talked about the three massive accidents from Survivor Sequence. Bronson Reed is out with a damaged foot and is out indefinitely. Tonga Loa is out with a torn bicep after having surgical procedure. Jimmy Uso has a damaged toe and can be out indefinitely.
The Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes talked about the return of Saturday Night time’s Principal Occasion that includes legends and professional wrestling’s greatest. Cody mentioned it might be the honour of a lifetime simply to compete and etch your identify with those that have completed so, however it’s not that straightforward as a result of Kevin Owens. Chad Gable and his American Made group arrived for the interruption. They’re Uncooked expertise, however right here they’re on Smackdown. Gable referred to as himself the best athlete to ever come out of Minnesota. Gable mentioned that the switch window is about to open and Nick Aldis would possibly wish to deliver Gable to Smackdown.
Chad Gable advised Cody he was what Gable needed to be. Gable mentioned he is aware of about dangerous mates whereas mentioning the ungrateful fool Otis. Gable mentioned that Cody left Owens excessive and dry so he realized that Cody is a horrible pal. Gable advised Cody he was the definition of superficial. Gable mentioned Cody teamed up with the man that made Kevin Owens life a dwelling hell, which was a reference to Roman Reigns. Gable advised Cody that he deserves what’s coming to him. Cody mentioned that he sees loads of himself in Chad since he has maximized his minutes. Cody talked about that Gable was “Shorty G” at one level, so it led to a “Shorty G” chant. Cody reminded Shorty that he was taking a look at Stardust, so there was even a quick “Stardust” chant. Cody mentioned he is aware of all about what you’re going by way of and he is aware of what you’re in search of. Gable mentioned that if he didn’t have this swimsuit on proper now then he’d whoop Cody’s ass. Cody mentioned that he is aware of Gable is there to speak to Nick Aldis a few commerce window and Cody advised Gable to inform Nick that Cody desires to face Gable tonight. Cody mentioned that he has Kevin Owens on his thoughts and that’s no good for Chad. Cody’s music performed to finish it.
The announcers spoke about how the Uncooked, NXT and Smackdown Common Managers are speaking about shifting some expertise round to different exhibits. It was known as a switch window. Cole additionally talked about adjustments coming to Smackdown, which may imply three-hour Smackdown within the new yr, however it’s not official but.
BREAKING NEWS
WWE has introduced a switch window between #SmackDown, #WWERaw, and #WWENXT which can see the GMs talk about shifting #WWE Superstars throughout manufacturers!
— USA Community (@USANetwork) December 7, 2024
Bianca Belair and Naomi had been speaking backstage. Naomi mentioned she was with Belair find out who took Jade Cargill out, however Naomi needed to concentrate on this triple menace match. Naomi Chelsea Inexperienced & Piper Niven talked to Belair saying that Belair has extra time to seek out out the Jade thriller as a result of she misplaced the match with Inexperienced. Belair puzzled if it was Niven who took out Jade. Niven mentioned she didn’t contact Jade. Belair shoved Inexperienced out of her face and Niven hit Belair within the ribs. Belair had the left facet of her ribs taped up, so she was promoting an harm.
They confirmed WWE Corridor of Famer/former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura at ringside. Jesse is again in WWE at Saturday Night time’s Principal Occasion subsequent week. Cole mentioned he was becoming a member of the commentary staff that night time.
Match #1: Girls’s United States Championship Event Quarterfinals: Tiffany Stratton defeated Naomi and Elektra Lopez by pinfall. Naomi hit her moonsault off the highest on Lopez for 2 as a result of Stratton broke it up with a senton. Stratton hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever for the win. The followers had been behind Stratton since she’s from Minnesota.
There was a backstage scene exhibiting that The Avenue Income duo of Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins had been attacked backstage. Smackdown GM Nick Aldis advised Byron Saxton that each one he is aware of is the Income had been attacked. Aldis walked down a hallway, he was approached by WWE Tag Workforce Champions Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin). Aldis knowledgeable them of what occurred. Johnny Gargano of #DIY approached and mentioned if Nick desires a title match then #DIY ought to be in it. Shelley mentioned it was cool. Aldis mentioned #DIY may have the match, however advised Gargano to inform Tommaso Ciampa to not make Aldis remorse it.
Match #2: Bianca Belair defeated Piper Niven (w/Chelsea Inexperienced) by pinfall. This was an excellent match that was given about 13 minutes. Niven acquired just a few nearfalls together with a Piper Driver. Belair was promoting a left rib harm from the WarGames match. Inexperienced was on the apron, so Belair slammed her into the ring. Belair acquired a maintain of Niven by the turnbuckle and Belair gave Niven a powerful KOD slam on Inexperienced for the pinfall win. The followers liked it.
A graphic reminded us that Uncooked is on Netflix beginning on January 6, 2025. They confirmed it just a few instances in the course of the present.
After a business, Bianca Belair was proven strolling backstage whereas Nick Aldis was speaking to Dominik Mysterio within the background. Naomi was there speaking to Belair, so Byron Saxton interrupted. Byron mentioned he noticed Niven standing backstage throughout Belair’s match final week, so it wasn’t her. Naomi mentioned that there have been Nia, Tiffany, Candice, Liv, and Raquel. Belair mentioned she doesn’t know who did it however when she finds out, it’s over.
Shinsuke Nakamura made his entrance because the US Champion. Nakamura did his gradual stroll earlier than he acquired into the ring. LA Knight interrupted earlier than Nakamura may say something. Knight mentioned that Nakamura is the one, sorriest instance of a US Champion. Knight mentioned that Nakamura isn’t the true deal. Knight mentioned that since Nakamura has come again is take benefit when Knight had his again turned. Knight put sun shades on as mist blockers. Knight was about to enter the ring, however there was an interruption. Andrade walked out in a swimsuit saying that he was there for Nakamura. Andrade mentioned he had unfinished enterprise with Nakamura. Knight mentioned that he was there to gather his debt. Tama Tonga tripped up Andrade at ringside. Jacob Fatu confirmed up within the ring and hit a working elbow smash on Knight. Knight and Tonga beat up Knight and Andrade a bit. Nakamura teased utilizing the black mist on The Bloodline, however as an alternative, Nakamura backed out of the way in which.
The trio of Solo, Fatu & Fatu continued the assault with Solo hitting the Samoan Spike on Andrade and Solo hit a Samoan Spike on Andrade as nicely. Solo Sikoa mentioned should you suppose The Bloodline is weak as a result of they misplaced two troopers in WarGames, he dares you to step up as a result of The Bloodline will take you out each single time. Solo mentioned he’s uninterested in individuals not taking him significantly and pondering he’s a joke. Solo mentioned you could giggle all you need, however he’s nonetheless your Tribal Chief. The followers booed. Solo claimed he was nonetheless the Head of the Desk and he’s nonetheless acquired the Ula Fala pink necklace. Solo mentioned if anyone will get of their method within the ring you’ll do that after which advised Minneapolis to acknowledge him. The followers booed that whereas The Bloodline posed within the ring.
The #DIY staff of Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa had been speaking backstage. Ciampa mentioned that they need to have gotten this Tag Workforce Title match months in the past. Ciampa mentioned that Gargano hasn’t given him a solution about what he mentioned final week. Ciampa mentioned we’ll discover out once we get on the market.
Match #3: WWE Tag Workforce Championships – #DIY’s Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano defeated Motor Metropolis Machine Weapons – Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin to win the WWE Tag Workforce Titles. Ciampa and Gargano regarded like they weren’t on the identical web page for a lot of the match. Ciampa introduced a chair into the ring, Gargano slipped out of a transfer by Sabin and Gargano hit a low blow uppercut on Sabin. The referee by no means noticed the low blow as a result of he was coping with the chair. Ciampa was laughing about it. Gargano superkicked Shelley. Ciampa tagged in and #DIY hit the Meet within the Center double staff knee/kick for the pinfall win. New WWE Tag Workforce Champions!
After a break, the #DIY guys Ciampa & Gargano had been celebrating with their Tag Workforce Titles. Gargano’s spouse Candice LeRae confirmed as much as have fun, so Gargano hugged her. Ciampa had his household on the cellphone so he mentioned that Daddy’s not a loser.
Michael Cole walked out to the automotive that Kevin Owens was in. Cole mentioned that this was ridiculous and they need to do that within the area. Owens mentioned he has confirmed up a number of instances and advised to not go within the area so he was doing a pre-emptive strike. Cole sat within the automotive with a number of cameras there to movie it. Owens spoke about Roman Reigns attempting to finish his profession a number of instances and Cody Rhodes is the one who teamed up with him. Owens ranted about how Cody left this firm and ever since he got here again it’s all about celebrating him. Owens mentioned he didn’t care about The Usos supporting Roman Reigns whereas saying he’ll deal with Sami Zayn when it’s time to do it. Owens mentioned that Cody stabbed him within the again. Cody mentioned that Owens ought to look within the mirror to appreciate that is all him. Owens ranted at Cole for saying he was the issue. Owens advised Cole to get out of his automotive. When Cole left, Owens rolled up the window and drove away. The followers laughed at Owens rolling up the window.
The Smackdown GM Nick Aldis was proven shaking arms with World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. Aldis thanked Gunther for the dialog. Gunther mentioned, “Superb, cheers, mate.” After Gunther left, Carmelo Hayes advised Aldis he wanted to determine the place Melo suits in as a result of Monday Night time Melo sounds good on Netflix. Aldis mentioned that Hayes being a headache for Pearce sounded good after which mentioned he had someone particular for Hayes. Aldis left whereas Melo bragged about how that’s the way you get issues completed round right here.
Match #4: Cody Rhodes defeated Chad Gable (w/Julius Creed, Brutus Creed & Ivy Nile) by pinfall. When Julius pulled Gable out of the ring in the course of the match, referee Jessika Carr ejected The Creeds and Nile from ringside. Gable labored over Cody’s left knee and ankle all through the match. Gable even took Cody’s boot off to use an Ankle Lock, however Cody fought again. Gable jumped off the highest with a moonsault, Cody averted it and Cody hit Cross Rhodes for the pinfall win.
After the match, Kevin Owens went into the ring sporting a Dusty Rhodes “American Dream” shirt of Cody’s dad. Owens stomped on Cody’s left leg which was injured. Owens and Cody exchanged punches. That was interrupted rapidly by WWE Officers and referees together with Smackdown GM Aldis. Owens left the ring, so Cody hit a suicide dive onto Owens on the ground. Cody and Owens had been combating at ringside till officers managed to tug them aside. That was the tip of the present.
WWE SmackDown Subsequent Week
* Girls’s US Title Event Semifinals: Bayley vs. Chelsea Inexperienced
* Girls’s US Title Event Semifinals: Michin vs. Tiffany Stratton
The winners of these matches go on to the Girls’s US Title Event Finals at Saturday Night time’s Principal Occasion one night time afterward December 14th.
That’s all for this week. Thanks for studying.
