December 10th Smackdown

*Live from Los Angeles, CA. tonight.

*Sami Zayn to the ring in a wheelchair, flanked by two suspiciously muscular nurses…the conspiracy talk is back…Sami will be suing everyone…Paul Heyman interrupts…Sami is peeved by Heyman’s presence & knows Roman is not here tonight…Sami threatens Heyman until Brock Lesnar’s music interrupts…Brock enters the ring with a chair, has a seat to chat with Sami & they decide to get out of Hollywood & be besties…Heyman is confused at Brock’s friendly demeanor…he works Brock into a froth…Sami & his nurses pay the price.

*Brock Lesnar backstage with Kayla…she asks what his purpose was for going to the ring…Brock says to ask his advocate, Paul Heyman.

(1)  Shinsuke Nakamura & Rick Boogs defeat Los Lotharios…Boogs uses a modified Airplane Spin on Humberto & tags in Nakamura who finishes things off with a Kinshasa for the win (01:22).

*Kofi & King Woods are backstage to unveil his new crown in front of a small gathering.

*Drew McIntyre in Pearce’s office…Pearce says Sonya made the list for the Battle Royal…and Drew isn’t allowed to bring Angela to the ring tonight…Drew buries the sword in Pearce’s desk.

*Toni Störm backstage…Sasha Banks approaches…she hypes Toni up for her match with Charlotte later…& it comes off as completely fake.

(2)  Drew McIntyre defeats Sheamus…Claymore for the win (07:20).

*Happy Corbin & Madcap Moss appear to be stealing Pearce’s desk & McIntyre’s sword, which is still stuck in it.

*Blackjack Lanza video package…RIP!

*Paul Heyman backstage, startled by Kayla…she asks if he’s still the advocate for Brock Lesnar…Heyman tells her to stop bothering him.

(3)  Naomi vs. Sonya Deville…NEVER GETS STARTED…Sonya introduces the Special Guest Ring Announcer, Natalya, & Time Keeper, Shayna Baszler…Naomi rolls out & attacks Shayna before the ref can call for the bell…but eventually winds up back in the ring surrounded her three adversaries…Xia Li’s music begins & “The Protector” makes her way to the ring & helps Naomi clear the heels, finishing with a spinning back kick to Sonya’s head.

*RK-Bro backstage with the cast of Jackass…Riddle is looking for some advice for their upcoming match with the Usos & New Day…Randy is not amused & walks off.

(4)  Toni Störm defeats Charlotte by DQ…in a CHAMPIONSHIP CONTENDER’S MATCH…when Charlotte ignores the ref’s warning while beating on Toni in the corner, causing the ref to call for the DQ (03:17)…AFTER…Charlotte deliver a big foot to the face as an exclamation point.

*Brock Lesnar in Pearce’s Office…he thanks Adam for the time off to enjoy moose hunting during his suspension & then goes into uncomfortable detail about falling & preparing a 2,000 pound moose that he named “Pearce” to remind him of his suspension.

(5)  New Day defeat Usos & RK-Bro…in a TRIPLE THREAT tag match…New Day hit the Demolition Coup de Grace on Jey for the win (19:51).

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WWE SmackDown PREVIEW – December 17, 2021

+ Roman Reigns returns!

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