WWE SmackDown
December 8, 2023
Amica Mutual Pavilion
Providence, RI
Welcome to our live coverage of WWE SmackDown. As always, we will have the results up immediately after every match. Refresh this page often to see updated results.
Tonight on WWE SmackDown:
Tribute to the Troops
CM Punk and Cody Rhodes will appear tonight
Randy Orton & LA Knight vs Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa
United States Title Tournament Match
Dragon Lee vs Santos Escobar
United States Title Tournament Match
Bobby Lashley vs Karrion Kross
Charlotte Flair vs Asuka
Our live coverage begins at 8 PM EST
United States Championship Tournament Match
Santos Escobar vs Dragon Lee
Dominik Mysterio came to ringside. Lee gave Escobar a powerbomb and a running knee which sent Escobar out of the ring. Lee got out of the ring and tossed Escobar back in. Lee got on the turnbuckle, but Escobar caught him, gave him a Phantom Driver and pinned him.
===Winner: Santos Escobar
In the back, Randy Orton handed Aldis a check for his fine. He asked Nick Aldis why he is teaming with LA Knight against Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. Aldis said I saw Knight saved you last week. Orton said I didn’t need to be saved and now I have to trust Knight who I just found out who he was last week? Aldis said I understand you don’t know LA Knight. All you need to know is you both want The Bloodline and I want to see this match. Aldis looked at the check and told Randy the fine was for $50,000 and this says $100,00. Orton said that’s for next time.
United States Championship Tournament Match
Bobby Lashley vs Karrion Kross (w/ Scarlett)
Lashley gave Kross a body slam, speared him, and pinned him.
===Winner: Bobby Lashley
In the back, Bayley apologized to Damage CTRL for last week. After you guys got injected, I knew Kairi needed help, but I obviously learned my lesson and I’m going to stay here tonight for the Asuka vs Charlotte match. Dakota Kai said it’s a good idea you stay back here, but we’re going to go out there for Asuka because we don’t know what Charlotte is capable of.
In the ring, CM Punk said he acknowledges Roman Reigns, but wanted him to not forget who the original OG Paul Heyman guy was. Everybody is welcoming me back with open arms except that one guy who’s not even the man in his own household. I’m going to talk to Adam Pearce, Shawn Michaels, and Nick Aldis and decide where I want to go. I’m going to finish my story and main event WrestleMania.
In the back, CM Punk asked Kevin Owens if he knows where Nick Aldi’s locker room is and Owens said no.
Charlotte vs Asuka (w/ IYO SKY, Dakota Kai, & Kairi Sane)
Zelina Vega, Michim, Shotzi, and Bianca Belair attacked Damage CTRL and they fought to the back. Charlotte got Asuka in the Figure-8. Bayley yanked Charlotte by the hand without the ref seeing her which broke the hold. Bayley got on the ring apron. Charlotte punched Bayley off the apron, but Asuka rolled up Charlotte from behind and pinned her.
===Winner: Asuka
In the back, Nick Aldis handed CM Punk a contract to look over. Cody told CM Punk I heard what you said out there and it sounds like for you to finish your story, you need to win the Royal Rumble. Cody told Punk it’s good to have you back. Punk said thanks for having me and they shook hands.
In the back, CM Punk saw Randy Orton and LA Knight and wished them good luck.
Randy Orton & LA Knight vs Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa
Orton gave Uso the draping DDT. Solo hit Orton from behind. Solo was getting ready to give Orton the spike, but Knight hit Solo with the BFT. Orton gave Uso the RKO and pinned him. Orton and Knight shook hands after the match.
===Winners: Randy Orton & LA Knight
