Title: WWE’s SmackDown Gives Wrestlers a Break with Pre-Taped Christmas Episode
As the year-round action of WWE continues without a break, the company has taken steps to alleviate the workload for their contractors and employees. One of these measures includes pre-taping some shows around major holidays. The upcoming episode of SmackDown, falling just a couple of nights before Christmas, will be pre-taped to give the Team Blue roster a well-deserved night off.
Despite being pre-taped, the show promises to deliver the excitement and drama that fans have grown accustomed to. The taping for the December 22 episode took place on December 15, immediately after this week’s live broadcast of SmackDown. This unusual approach allows the wrestlers and production crew to take a break and spend quality time with their loved ones during the holiday season.
For fans eagerly awaiting the pre-taped episode, here is a recap of what to expect:
In a thrilling match, Santos Escobar managed to defeat Bobby Lashley, with some help from Humberto Carrillo and Angel Garza. Escobar’s victory propelled him to the finals of the United States Championship title shot tournament.
Dragon Lee successfully defended his NXT North American Championship against Butch, securing his dominance with an impressive pinfall submission.
Superstar AJ Styles took to the microphone in a passionate promo, expressing his burning desire for a shot at Roman Reigns. However, before he could finish his statement, he was interrupted by Randy Orton and rising star LA Knight. General Manager Nick Aldis intervened and resolved the situation by booking a Styles vs. Orton vs. Knight Triple Threat match for the upcoming “New Year’s Revolution” episode of SmackDown. The winner of the match will face Reigns at the Royal Rumble.
Adding to the holiday spirit, Bianca Belair, Zelina Vega, Mia “Michin” Yim, and Shotzi defeated Damage CTRL in a Christmas-themed match that captivated the audience. During the match, Kairi Sane fell victim to a vicious attack orchestrated by Isla Dawn and Alba Fyre.
In a highly anticipated match, Kevin Owens defeated Carmelo Hayes to secure his spot in the finals of the United States Championship title shot tournament. After the victory, Owens reportedly showed great respect towards Hayes.
AJ Styles later stepped back into the ring and faced Solo Sikoa. The match ended in a disqualification when Roman Reigns launched a surprise attack on Styles. The chaos ensued, as Orton, Knight, and Jimmy Uso also became involved, culminating in a show-closing brawl where LA Knight stood tall.
Wrestling enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to enjoying a glass of eggnog next Friday while tuning in to watch WWE’s pre-taped episode of SmackDown. This unique approach demonstrates WWE’s commitment to providing their hard-working superstars and staff with a well-deserved break during the holiday season.
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