WWE taped the December 226 2025 episode of SmackDown on December 19 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. Here are the spoiler results from the show:
SmackDown opens with a Joe Hendry concert, where he performs a holiday remix singing, “Jingle Bells, Jingle Bells, Miz has tiny balls.”
The match between The Miz and Joe Hendry is announced asa Miracle on 34th Street Fight. Before the match, The Miz cuts a promo bragging about having massive balls. Alpha Academy is at ringside for the match. Otis is dressed as Santa Claus, Tozawa is an elf, and R-Truth is in a rabbit costume. Joe Hendry defeats The Miz in the Miracle on 34th Street Fight.
Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes have a backstage promo segment to set up their match for later tonight.
Backstage promo with Drew McIntyre. He says all the answers are coming by the end of the night, but teases that everyone will have to wait until later in the episode.
Jade Cargill delivers a backstage promo with Byron Saxton. She called out Michin. Michin and B-Fab respond with a promo from a separate area, firing back at Jade Cargill.
Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend. Lash Legend looks noticeably stiff in the ring during her match.
Trick Williams confronts Cody Rhodes in Nick Aldis’ office.
In a backstage segment with Carmelo Hayes, Ilja Dragunov announced that he’s officially closing the open challenge.
United States Championship: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes. Carmelo Hayes is your new United States Champion! Dragunov put the strap around Carmelo’s waist after the match.
A backstage segment with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss quickly breaks down into a wild screaming match, turning into an all-out women’s tag team brawl. As chaos unfolds, an 8-woman tag team match is announced for the first SmackDown in January to determine the #1 contenders.
Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre vs. Giulia & Kiana James. Giulia pins Chelsea Green to win the tag team match.
Kit Wilson has a brief interaction with Nick Aldis backstage, which sets the stage for Cody Rhodes to step in and demand an apology from Drew McIntyre.
A hype package for Oba Femi aired, showcasing his dominance and building anticipation for his next move.
Drew McIntyre is in the ring. Drew McIntyre tears into the referee on the mic, completely ripping him apart. Then, it’s made official: Drew McIntyre vs. Cody Rhodes in a Three Stages of Hell Match at WWE Bash in Berlin. Drew closes the segment by turning to Cody and saying, “When I bury you deep in hell, say hi to your dad for me.” Drew McIntyre lays out Cody.