Roman Reigns, Sasha Banks, Kevin Owens, Jey Uso, and others were a part of the latest episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown. While some segments were the continuation of the usual brawls, others gave us an insight to the future.
Here’s a recap of the event, along with the results.
Carmella vs. Sasha Banks (WWE Women’s SmackDown Champion)
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Carmella and Sasha Banks were supposed to fight for the WWE SmackDown Women’s title at the upcoming TLC. However, Carmella challenged ‘The Boss’ for the title on tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown.
Since both of them are Superstars with flashy moves, it was unlikely either would take it down a notch.
.@SashaBanksWWE is battling back against @CarmellaWWE with the #SmackDown #WomensTitle on the line! pic.twitter.com/4jh6eOAgh0
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
😱 😱 😱 😱#SmackDown #WomensTitle @CarmellaWWE @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/8gRxndlwVQ
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
Towards the end, Carmella was about to lose until she received some aid from ringside. Her assist tossed a bottle in the air, which distracted the referee. During this time, he pulled Banks out of the ring. As a result, Banks started chasing him around ringside.
Finally, Carmella brutally assaulted Banks, and smashed the bottle of champagne on her.
Carmella defeated Sasha Banks via DQ.
Roman Reigns (WWE Universal Champion) & Jey Uso vs. Kevin Owens
The Universal Champion assaulted his cousin on the previous SmackDown episode. During tonight’s episode, Uso and Reigns were making amends when Owens presented himself.
Now, interestingly enough, Roman Reigns allowed Jey Uso to take on Kevin Owens. Owens got attacked by Uso while he was making a statement about how he will challenge Reigns at the upcoming TLC, and even though he loves his family, they cannot be a part of it unlike Roman’s.
🗣 THROUGH THE TABLE!#SmackDown @FightOwensFight @WWEUsos pic.twitter.com/3jO4mv8pNP
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
Jey @WWEUsos is ASSAULTING @FightOwensFight!#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/WURAoCpW7a
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
Jey Uso attacked Owens with a chair to the knee, and then with an Uso splash. KO had his knees ruined, but he insisted Reigns enter the ring himself. ‘The Tribal Chief’ almost gave in, but Paul Heyman talked him out of it, claiming that Reigns called the shots, and fought in his own time.
The #UniversalChampion fights on his time. #SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/ES6LyIAqBO
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
KO went backstage looking for Roman Reigns and was attacked by him with a steel chair. This is when he addressed Owens’ family and said they should talk some sense into him.
.@WWERomanReigns is MAULING @FightOwensFight backstage at #WWEThunderDome!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/do7u50oOBr
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
"Kids, If you don't talk some sense into daddy, I am going to be the guy that takes the food off the table." – @WWERomanReigns to @FightOwensFight's family.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jHK6MM2LEm
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020
Sami Zayn vs. Big E
The match started after Big E taunted Zayn over having no merchandise. However, Zayn and Big E got into a fight where Zayn ran away after slapping Big E.
WHERE IS @SamiZayn's SHIRT?!?!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/ejS6OjGnu7
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
Big E followed Zayn, but the latter went under the ring and scored a victory by beating the ten count.
The Riott Squad vs. Billie Kay & Natalya
The Riott Squad had the match in their hands from the beginning. They started off with taking on Billie Kay.
Even though there were points where Kay and Natalya took over, they could not hold on to it for long.
.@BillieKayWWE teams up with The #BOAT @NatbyNature to battle @RubyRiottWWE & @YaOnlyLivvOnce RIGHT NOW on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/PcLmsx0Sy9
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
The Riott Squad defeated Billie Kay & Natalya via pinfall.
The #RiottSquad pick up the win on #SmackDown!@YaOnlyLivvOnce @RubyRiottWWE pic.twitter.com/b3EYjMjAcd
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
Shinsuke Nakamura & Cesaro vs. Chad Gable & Otis
Cesaro and Otis started the match. The latter showed his improved skill set to the WWE Universe. While Gable and Otis had the muscles to hold down Nakamura and Cesaro, they could not dominate for long.
.@WWEGable and @otiswwe put their tag team chemistry to test against @WWECesaro and @ShinsukeN. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/DSPepCPbhx
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
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Coming to the end of the match, Cesaro tagged in Nakamura who used a Kinshasa to put down Gable.
.@WWECesaro & @ShinsukeN take down @WWEGable & @otiswwe on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/y3cjeKrTQO
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020
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Nakamura & Cesaro defeated Gable & Otis via pinfall.