All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (December 26, 2025): Drew McIntyre, Joe Hendry & more

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Published at :December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM

Modified at :December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM

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This week’s show will feature a Joe Hendry concert.

The upcoming December 26 episode of the Blue brand will be the final SmackDown of 2025, as WWE looks ahead to 2026. It will also be the final two-hour show as the Blue brand once again transitions to the three-hour format.

The event will take place at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and will showcase several of the Blue Brand’s top stars. WWE has confirmed a singles match, a United States Championship open challenge, and the return of Drew McIntyre, who was suspended last month.

The show will feature a mix of storyline advancement, surprise attacks, and notable in-ring results that set up several developing angles on WWE television.

WWE pre-taped the December 26 episode of SmackDown on December 19 at the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan, due to the Christmas holiday season. As a result, spoilers for the show have already surfaced.

Nevertheless, WWE has continued to deliver high-quality, must-see shows, proving that even pre-taped episodes can be an incredible viewing experience.

The show will also be a pivotal point in the Cody Rhodes – Drew McIntyre feud, likely leading to another match at the upcoming Royal Rumble 2026.

Also Read: WWE SmackDown Preview (December 26, 2025): Match card, news, spoilers, timings & where to watch

WWE Superstars confirmed for 12/19 SmackDown

Ilja Dragunov US TITLE WWE SmackDown — SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 17: Ilja Dragunov defeats Sami Zayn to become the new United States Champion during Friday Night Smackdown at the SAP Center on October 17, 2025 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images)

“Undisputed WWE Champion” Cody Rhodes
“WWE Women’s Champion” Jade Cargill
Drew McIntyre
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
Joe Hendry
Kit Wilson
Rey Fenix
“United States Champion” Ilja Dragunov
Sami Zayn
Los Garzas (Angel & Berto)
Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
Zelina Vega
Aleister Black

Is this week’s SmackDown live or pre-taped?

The December 26 show of Friday Night SmackDown has been pre-taped on December 19.

Where can fans tune in to catch all the action?

Fans in the United States can tune into the USA Network, while fans internationally can stream it on Netflix (excluding some markets).

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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.