All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (December 12, 2025): Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Damian Priest & more

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Published at :December 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Modified at :December 12, 2025 at 2:08 PM

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Tonight’s show will originate from Mohegan Sun Arena.

With Saturday Night’s Main Event on the horizon, this Friday’s SmackDown, the go-home show, is set to deliver one final surge of excitement before the historic night unfolds.

The December 12, 2025, edition will air live from the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Multiple big names, including Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill, Sami Zayn, Rhea Ripley, Damian Priest, and Ilja Dragunov, among others.

Three massive matches have been announced for the show, including a mixed tag, a U.S. Title bout, and a high-octane singles showdown. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest have reunited to take on Aleister Black and Zelina Vega in a mixed-tag team match.

On the other hand, Tomasso Ciampa will finally get the title shot he has been asking for as Ilja Dragunov will put the WWE United States title on the line during their showdown tonight.

Furthermore, after the attack by Nia Jax and Lash Legend on Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss following Bliss’ win over Kairi Sane, Bliss is set to take on Legend in a singles action on the go-home show.

Also Read: WWE SmackDown Preview (December 12, 2025): Match card, news, timings & where to watch

WWE Superstars confirmed for 12/12 SmackDown

Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest WWE RAW SmackDown — BRUSSELS, BELGIUM AUGUST 26: Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest makes entrance during Monday Night RAW at the Forest National on August 26, 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. (Photo by Heather McLaughlin/WWE via Getty Images.)

“Undisputed WWE Champion” Cody Rhodes
“WWE Women’s Champion” Jade Cargill
“The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley
“The Viper” Randy Orton
The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
B-Fab & Michin
Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan & “WWE Tag Team Champions” Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy)
Giulia & Kiana James
Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa, Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae)
Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
Damian Priest
Solo Sikoa
MFT (Talla Tonga, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa)
Nia Jax
Lash Legend
R-Truth
Alba Fyre
“Women’s United States Champion” Chelsea Green
“Him” Carmelo Hayes
The Miz
Kit Wilson
Rey Fenix
“United States Champion” Ilja Dragunov
Sami Zayn
Los Garzas (Angel & Berto)
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
Zelina Vega
Aleister Black

When and where will the December 12, 2025, episode of SmackDown take place?

The December 12 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to air live from the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

When and where will the upcoming edition of SNME take place?

The December 13 edition of Saturday Night’s Main Event is set to emanate from the Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

What matches have been announced for the show?

-Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs Aleister Black & Zelina Vega – Mixed tag team match

-Ilja Dragunov (c) vs Tomasso Ciampa – US title match

-Alexa Bliss vs Lash Legend

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Abhijit Singh

Abhijit Singh is a budding sports journalist with over three years of experience in the field, and a photographer capturing stories through his lens since 2018. With a background in philosophy and political science, he brings a thoughtful, analytical edge to his reporting where every word is guided by curiosity and intent. Whether he's capturing the emotion of a moment or unpacking the deeper narratives within the game, Abhijit’s work is rooted in insight and passion. When he’s not covering sports, he’s often exploring new ideas through reading, traveling or just procrastinating.