WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania! We’re just one day away from John Cena’s final pro wrestling match, and tonight it’s time to look back on an incredible career. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: December 12, 2025
Alexa Bliss vs. Lash Legend
WWE’s official preview:
After taking down WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Kairi Sane, Alexa Bliss will take on Lash Legend.
After Bliss defeated Sane, Legend and Nia Jax stormed onto the scene, attacking every Superstar in sight.
Who will earn a much needed win as Bliss and Charlotte Flair and Legend and Jax jockey for position in the women’s tag team division?
Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black and Zelina
WWE’s official preview:
Damian Priest has backup in his battle against Aleister Black and Zelina: his Terror Twin partner Rhea Ripley.
Priest recently fell in defeat to Black in a Last Man Standing Match after Zelina interfered, before Black blasted Priest in the face with a fireball.
With The Eradicator by his side, Priest will take on Zelina and Black in Mixed Tag Team action.
Which team will earn the win?
Ilya Dragunov (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa for the United States Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Tommaso Ciampa will finally get his chance to face Ilja Dragunov for the United States Title.
Dragunov has been rebuking Ciampa, stating that he will not defend the title against “jackasses.”
Last week, The Mad Dragon successfully retained his title against Carmelo Hayes, albeit with some unwanted help from Ciampa.
This upset the United States Champion, who finally relented and gave Ciampa his match for the title.
After months of being denied, can Ciampa dethrone Dragunov?
SmackDown looks back at John Cena’s career
WWE’s official preview:
Take a special look at John Cena’s incredible career just 24 hours before The Greatest of All Time competes in his final match against Gunther at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Cody Rhodes speaks before his clash with Oba Femi
WWE’s official preview:
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will address the WWE Universe one night before his match against newly crowned NXT Champion Oba Femi at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
