WWE SmackDown (December 08, 2023): Matches, news, rumors, timings, telecast details

The December 08, 2023 episode of Friday Night SmackDown will be aired live from Amica Mutual Pavilion in Pro Providence, Rhode Island, United States. This is the Tribute to the Troops episode of SmackDown, where WWE pays honor to the U.S. military servants. WWE has booked some of the exciting match-ups for the evening. Here is the detailed preview, prediction, news, rumors, timing and telecast details of the show.

SmackDown (December 08, 2023): Match Cards & Predictions

United States Championship Tournament- Dragon Lee vs Santos Escobar

As announced by U.S. Champion Logan Paul last week, the United States Championship tournament will start this week on SmackDown, where Santos Escobar will go one-on-one with Dragon Lee in the first round of the tournament. Both had a match against each other at Survivor Series 2023, where Escobar won and it continued last week. 

As per speculations, Santos Escobar will win the match and would build his heel persona.

United States Championship Tournament Bobby Lashley vs Karrion Kross

Bobby Lashley will be facing Karrion Kross in the first round of the United States Championship tournament this week. This is the return of Kross after over two months and is expected to be coming with a more clear strategy. On the other hand, Bobby Lashley has been dominating the men’s division with his new heel faction.

As per speculations, Bobby Lashley will pick up the win and advance to the next round.

Randy Orton & LA Knight vs Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa

WWE has confirmed the tag team match of Randy Orton & LA Knight vs Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline hours ago after last week’s segment. The match is expected to take place at the main event of the show and is expected to be a great visual treat for the fans.

As per speculations, Randy Orton & LA Knight will win the match and would send a message to ‘The Tribal Chief’ Roman Reigns.

CM Punk returns

CM Punk will be returning to SmackDown for the very first time in almost a decade and will show up live for a segment. Nick Aldis might try to sign him to SmackDown, but Punk would ask time for consideration. After that Grayson Waller & Austin Theory might interfere him and would have a trash talk segment. Following that Punk could deliver a GTS to Waller & Theory.

Charlotte Flair vs Asuka

Charlotte Flair will go one-on-one against Asuka of Damage CTRL this week, where Damage CTRL without Bayley will be on the ringside. As per speculations, Charlotte Flair will win the match despite the interference of Bayley & other members of Damage CTRL.

WWE SmackDown Telecast Details

WWE SmackDown is telecasted on Saturday Morning at 6.30 AM on Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 1 HD. WWE premium users can stream the show on the WWE Network. For those who wish to watch it without premium subscription, online platforms such as Sony Liv, Jio TV,  and Airtel TV provide space to watch the action for free. Friday Night SmackDown is also telecasted exclusively on Hindi Commentary on Sony Sports 3.

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