WWE SmackDown
December 12, 2025
Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Earlier today:
SmackDown GM Nick Aldis went on X to invite Drew McIntyre back.
Backstage:
Nick Aldis told Cody Rhodes that he received a legal letter from Drew’s attorney saying he’s not coming back because this is an unsafe working environment, and is not returning until the issue is resolved. He is now going to go to Drew’s house this week to get this taken care of. Cody rolled up the letter and threw it on the ground and came to the ring.
UNSAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT?!
Come on, @DMcIntyreWWE 🙄@CodyRhodes @RealNickAldis pic.twitter.com/0aZxDNImBz
— WWE (@WWE) December 13, 2025
In the ring:
Cody Rhodes said Drew McIntyre is only half in this and if he was his boss, he would fire him. Since he’s not his boss, he can whoop his ass. NXT Champion Oba Femi’s music played and he made his way into the ring. Oba told Cody he’s worrying about the wrong guy. Drew is not in the house, but I am. Oba said he is the future. He told Cody in the interest of hustle, loyalty, and respect, your time is up, my time is now. Cody said he’s glad they share the fact they both look up to John Cena, but I beat him.
Cody went to leave the ring, but Oba pulled him back by the arm and raised his belt. Cody then raised his belt to end the segment.
THE RULER IS HERE!!! 🔥@Obaofwwe pic.twitter.com/dw2PMzgiNI
— WWE (@WWE) December 13, 2025
"The future is NOW. The future is HERE and the NOW is ME!"@Obaofwwe is going off on @CodyRhodes 😤 pic.twitter.com/S0C2urZTsb
— WWE (@WWE) December 13, 2025
Backstage:
Fraxiom told Ilja Dragunov that if #DIY tries anything out there, we will have your back. Dragunov turned them down saying he is going to carry the U.S. title with honor and he will take care of them alone.
United States Championship: Ilja Dragunov (Champion) vs Tommaso Ciampa
