WWE SmackDown Preview for December 12, 2025: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

The December 12 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is expected to be a really solid show. It’s the go-home episode before Saturday Night’s Main Event, so the focus will be on building up that event. So, fans can expect an exciting show from start to finish.

Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega

Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley square off against Aleister Black and Zelina Vega in mixed tag team action. This is the first time the Terror Twins will team up in a long time, so there’s plenty of excitement about their reunion. So we’ll have to see how they’ll fare against Black and Vega.

United States Championship: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs Tommaso Ciampa

The United States Championship will be on the line as reigning champion Ilja Dragunov defends his title against Tommaso Ciampa. This feud has been building up for a while, and it reached a boiling point when Ciampa inadvertently helped Dragunov retain the title last week, which really angered him. So it remains to be see how Ciampa will fare against The Mad Dragon.

Alexa Bliss vs. Lash Legend

Alexa Bliss will be duking it out with Lash Legend in singles competition. This comes after Legend and Nia Jax jumped Bliss and Charlotte Flair last week, which set up the match. So, fans are excited to see how Little Miss Bliss will fare against Legend.

WWE SmackDown December 12, 2025 Full Card

• Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega
• United States Championship: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs Tommaso Ciampa
• Alexa Bliss vs. Lash Legend

Final Thoughts on WWE SmackDown for December 12, 2025

Tonight’s WWE SmackDown promises to deliver high drama and storylines that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With appearances from Rhea Ripley and more, it’s bound to be a show you won’t want to miss. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.

Where to Watch WWE SmackDown on December 12, 2025

WWE SmackDown will air live from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, starting at 8 PM ET on the USA Network and also on-demand viewing. Internationally, fans can also catch the show on streaming platforms like Netflix.

Do you think the Terror Twins will dominate Aleister Black and Zelina Vega on WWE SmackDown? Let us know in the comments.