WWE SmackDown presents a special Tribute to the Troops episode tonight live from the Amica Mutual Pavilion in Providence, RI! Tonight, General Manager Nick Aldis has invited CM Punk to the blue brand. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: December 8, 2023
Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar; Karrion Kross vs. Bobby Lashley (United States Title Tournament Matches)
WWE’s official preview:
The intense rivalry between Dragon Lee and Santos Escobar reaches a new level when the two Superstars clash in the United States Title Tournament. Lee and Escobar wowed the WWE Universe at Survivor Series: WarGames, with the insidious Escobar coming out on top. Both Superstars will look to progress in the tournament, with a chance to face U.S. Champion Logan Paul on the line. Escobar’s winning streak has continued since Chicago, with a victory over Joaquin Wilde on SmackDown this past week.
An another dynamic United States Title Tournament Match , “The All Mighty” Bobby Lashley will take on Karrion Kross in a first-time-ever showdown. An opportunity against U.S. Champion Logan Paul awaits the winner of the eight-man tournament. Lashley has been United States Champion thrice before, whilst Kross will look to contend for his first stars-and-stripes title.
Can Escobar continue his winning ways and gain another W over Lee? Will the dynamic masked Superstar even the score? Is Lashley or Kross destined to move one step closer to glory?
Asuka vs. Charlotte Flair
WWE’s official preview:
In the wake of the brutal Women’s WarGames Match at Survivor Series, Charlotte Flair will go to battle against Asuka.
Find out what happens when The Queen sets her sights on The Empress of Damage CTRL!
Cody Rhodes to appear on SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
Before stepping into the squared circle with the nefarious Shinsuke Nakamura this Monday on Raw, Cody Rhodes is set to return to Friday Night SmackDown. “So… what do you wanna talk about?”
LA Knight and Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso
WWE’s official preview:
Randy Orton made an earth-shattering impact during his SmackDown return last week, joining LA Knight for a brawl against Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso, signing with the blue brand, and dropping General Manager Nick Aldis with a ring-rattling RKO.
Seemingly looking to reengage The Bloodline, The Viper will get his opportunity when he aligns with The Megastar in tag team action against Uso and Sikoa.
CM Punk returns to Friday Night SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
At Survivor Series: WarGames, CM Punk shocked the world when he emerged in WWE for the first time in nearly 10 years!
After celebrating his return on Monday Night Raw,Punk is now set to reemerge on SmackDown.
What’s up next for The Second City Saint? Will any Superstars step to the outspoken returning Superstar?
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