SmackDown results, Dec. 23, 2022: Strowman & Ricochet deck the halls with Imperium in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight (2024)

The Bloodline geared up for multiple battles including Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn against John Cena & Kevin Owens next week on SmackDown

The Bloodline address the match pitting The Head of the Table and The Honorary Uce against John Cena and Kevin Owens next week on SmackDown. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The Usos def. Hit Row in an Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match

Ashante "Thee" Adonis & Top Dolla challenge Jey & Jimmy Uso for the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

The longest-reigning Tag Team Champions in WWE history Jey & Jimmy Uso repelled the difficult challenge of Hit Row’s Ashante "Thee" Adonis & Top Dollaand retained their Undisputed WWE Tag Team Titles afterthe earth-shattering 1-D.

Raquel Rodriguez won a Gauntlet Match to earn a SmackDown Women’s Title Match against Ronda Rousey

Gauntlet Match - Part 1: Xia Li def. Emma

Xia Li is on fire in two parts of a Gauntlet Match to determine who will get a SmackDown Women’s Championship Match against Ronda Rousey. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In the first showdown of a Gauntlet Match to determine who will challenge SmackDown Women's Champion Ronda Rousey, Xia Li caught Emma with a beautiful Cyclone Kick for the victory.

Gauntlet Match - Part 2:Xia Li def. Tegan Nox
In the second contest of the Gauntlet Match, Tegan Noxrushed to the ring in search of payback againstXia Li for the attack that cost her a WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Match last week. Despite her efforts, though, Li won a back-and-forth struggle on the apron before overcoming the determined Superstar withanother Cyclone Kick outof nowhere.

Gauntlet Match - Part 3: Raquel Rodriguez def. Xia Li

Raquel Rodriguez fights through her arm injury in two parts of a Gauntlet Match to determine who will get a SmackDown Women’s Title Match against Ronda Rousey. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Despite still suffering the effects ofan arm injury following an assault from Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler last week, the ultra-tough Raquel Rodriguez eliminatedXia Li in the third partof the Gauntlet Match whenshe ducked out of the way of the Cyclone Kick to hit a one-armed Texana Bomb for the three-count.

Gauntlet Match - Part 4: Raquel Rodriguez def. Liv Morgan
The determined Raquel Rodriguez continued to power though her arm injury andwithstood the impressive effortsof Liv Morgan in the fourth showdownof the Gauntlet Match. After countering Morgan'sOblivion attempt, Rodriguez hit another one-armed Texana Bomb for the win.

Gauntlet Match - Part 5: Raquel Rodriguez def. Sonya Deville

Raquel Rodriguez must overcome further damage to her injured arm when she takes on the vicious Sonya Deville and Shayna Baszler in two parts of a Gauntlet Match to determine who will get a SmackDown Women’s Title Match against Ronda Rousey. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In what was originally to be the final part of the Gauntlet Match, Raquel Rodriguez took onSonya Deville.Although the vicious Sonya was hellbent on bringing further injury to Raquel’s injured arm, she made the mistake of taking her attention off her opponent to argue with the official and ended up suffering the Texana Bomb for the loss.

Gauntlet Match - Part 6:Raquel Rodriguez def. Shayna Baszler
Although Raquel Rodriguez seemingly won the Gauntlet Match, SmackDown Women’s Champion Ronda Rouseyquickly interrupted the celebration to inform her that she still had one more opponent, Shayna Baszler. The Submission Magician went right to work on her war-torn opponent and her injured arm. When she ripped off Raquel’s arm braceand took time show it off to the WWE Universe, though, Rodriguez had the presence of mind to roll her up for the quick pin.

Bray Wyatt attacked a cameraman with the Mandible Claw

Bray Wyatt’s demons continue to plague him when he becomes lost in thought and attacks an unsuspecting target. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Rey Mysterio vs. Angel

Angel is out to make Rey Mysterio step aside in favor of a next generation of Luchadores, while Karrion Kross and Scarlett lurk in the crowd. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Angel entered his matchup against Rey Mysteriolooking to make TheMaster of the 619 step aside in favor of a newgeneration of Luchadores, as Karrion Kross and Scarlett lurkedin the crowd.When Angel attempted to humiliate his legendary opponentwith a 619 attempt of his own, however, Mysterio intercepted himand defeated one-half of Los Lotharios with a 619 into a devastating DDT.

Braun Strowman & Ricochet def. Ludwig Kaiser & Giovanni Vinciof Imperiumin a Miracle on 34th Street Fight

The Monster of All Monsters and The One and Only make the holidays painful when they battle Imperium in a WWE tradition, the Miracle on 34th Street Fight. Catch WWE action on Peaco*ck, WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Tis' the season for season’s beatings! In a WWE tradition, the Miracle on 34th Street Fight, Braun Strowman joined forces with Ricochet against Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci of Imperium. The two tandems got festively furious in an out-of-control showdown that incorporated multiple Christmas trees, giant candy caneKendo sticks, gift-wrapped steel chairs, real-life ballerinas and evenThe New Day dressed as Nutcrackers.

The Monster of All Monsters used mistletoe and got Ricochet's girlfriend, ring announcer Samantha Irvin, to kiss and revive The One and Only.Then, after powerbombing Kaiser through a table full of cookies, Strowman returned to the ring to hit the powerslam on Vinci. Ricochet then climbed on the shoulders ofhis monstrous tag team partner and delivered an earth-shattering splash for the victory.

SmackDown results, Dec. 23, 2022: Strowman & Ricochet deck the halls with Imperium in a Miracle on 34th Street Fight (2024)

FAQs

What injured superstar made a surprise return on the march 25 2022 SmackDown? ›

After Sheamus and Butch helped Ridge Holland overcome Kofi Kingston last week, Kingston surprised them by introducing the formerly injured King Woods to take on Holland instead. Before long, the returning monarch emerged victorious with the small package out of nowhere!

Who challenged for the Intercontinental title on the November 4 2022 SmackDown? ›

4, 2022: Gunther overcomes Rey Mysterio in Intercontinental Championship fight. On a jaw-dropping edition of SmackDown, Gunther defeated a spirited Rey Mysterio to retain the Intercontinental Title.

Who challenged for the Intercontinental title on the October 7 2022 SmackDown? ›

Gunther vs. Sheamus — Intercontinental Title Match: SmackDown, Oct. 7, 2022 | WWE.

Who challenged for the Intercontinental title on the August 12 2022 SmackDown? ›

12, 2022: Gunther retained Intercontinental Title in hard fought battle. On another must-see edition of SmackDown, Gunther retained his Intercontinental Championship in all-out battle against Shinsuke Nakamura.

Who was ambushed 4 on 1 on the march 11 2022 SmackDown? ›

Happy Corbin leads a 4-on-1 ambush against Drew McIntyre: SmackDown, March 11, 2022. What was supposed to be a Six-Man Tag Team Match turns into an ambush on Drew McIntyre by Happy Corbin, Madcap Moss, Jinder Mahal and Shanky.

Is Hulk Hogan in SmackDown Here Comes the Pain? ›

Development. Early beta versions of the game featured Jeff Hardy, Hulk Hogan (along with his alter-ego Mr. America and his 1980s appearance) and The Ultimate Warrior. However, Hogan and Hardy were removed from the game when they left WWE, and Warrior was ultimately omitted due to legal issues.

Who has the most Intercontinental title reigns in WWE? ›

Overall, there have been 89 different Intercontinental Champions. Chris Jericho holds the record for the most reigns with nine. The current champion is Sami Zayn, who is in his fourth reign. He defeated the previous and longest reigning champion Gunther at WrestleMania XL in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 6, 2024.

Who defended the SmackDown Tag Team titles at 2022's Day 1? ›

In other prominent matches, Edge defeated The Miz, Becky Lynch defeated Liv Morgan to retain the Raw Women's Championship, and in the opening bout, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) defeated The New Day (Kofi Kingston and King Woods) to retain the SmackDown Tag Team Championship.

Who challenged for the undisputed WWE Universal title at Clash at the Castle 2022? ›

Roman Reigns def. Drew McIntyre to retain Undisputed WWE Universal Championship.

Who challenged for the unified tag team titles at SummerSlam 2022? ›

On the following episode of Raw, Theory announced he was granted a rematch against Lashley for the title at SummerSlam. At Money in the Bank, The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) defeated The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) to retain the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship.

Who was on a team that challenged for the SmackDown Tag Team titles at WrestleMania 38? ›

WrestleMania Saturday opened with The Usos (Jey Uso and Jimmy Uso) defending the SmackDown Tag Team Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura and Rick Boogs.

Who challenged for the undisputed tag team titles on the November 11 2022 SmackDown? ›

With the victory, The Usos will overtake The New Day as the longest-reigning tag team champions in WWE history. Liv Morgan, Raquel Rodriguez, Shotzi, Sonya Deville, Lacey Evans and Xia Li clashed in a high-stakes, Six-Pack Challenge.

Who is on the cover of SmackDown Here Comes the Pain? ›

SmackDown: Here Comes the Pain marked the second time Brock Lesnar appeared on the cover of a WWE video game after making his cover debut in SmackDown: Shut Your Mouth alongside Triple H, Kurt Angle, Chris Jericho, and Booker T on the NTSC version.

What wrestlers are going to be at Road to WrestleMania? ›

DON'T MISS ROAD TO WRESTLEMANIA SUPERSHOW IN SYRACUSE!

Cody Rhodes vs Drew McIntyre in a Grudge Match! Jey Uso vs 'Dirty' Dominik Mysterio! Raquel Rodriguez vs Nia Jax vs WWE Women's World Champion Rhea Ripley! LA Knight vs Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso!

How many wrestlers are in SmackDown Here Comes the Pain? ›

Complete SmackDown!

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How many wrestlemanias has Roman Reigns main evented? ›

With nine WrestleMania main events now in his back pocket, Roman Reigns is the all-time record holder for most WrestleMania main events in WWE history. This is an enormous feat, putting him ahead of huge stars like John Cena, Hulk Hogan, and The Undertaker, all of whom dominated WrestleMania over the years.

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