WWE SmackDown Results & Winners (December 06, 2024): The Bloodline unleashes chaos; Kevin Owens attacks Cody Rhodes
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#DIY turns heel, Tiffany Stratton advances, Bianca Belair fights through pain & more!
The 12/06 episode of Friday Night SmackDown was the Survivor Series fallout show as the final PLE of 2024 concluded at the Rogers Arena on November 30.
The 12/06 show of the Blue brand was aired live from the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A. The episode featured segments that transpired during the final PLE, which featured two WarGames matches and three title clashes.
Get to know what happened this Friday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winner’s list for the 12/06 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Summary and Highlights
The promotion recapped the developments from Survivor Series PLE and details the stars that were injured during the PLE.
The Bloodline arrives
Apollo Crews was at the baggage checkpoint when Solo Sikoa arrived and pushed him aside to enter. Crews questioned Sikoa just as Jacob Fatu took him out with a brutal kick. Tama Tonga and Solo Sikoa then created chaos, laying waste to WWE security to start the show.
Cody Rhodes
The American Nightmare kicked off the fallout show as he made his way into the Target Arena. Rhodes picked up the mic and addressed the Minneapolis crowd, discussing the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Cody stated that it was an honor for him to compete at SNME, and just as he was about to speak further, American-made music hit as Chad Gable and company appeared. Gable roasted the Minnesota crowd as he spoke the truth to Rhodes and his hometown fans.
Chad Gable stepped into the cage as ‘You Suck!’ chants filled the arena. He stated that Rhodes carried himself like the champion, but it was easy for him to do so, and being a loyal friend wasn’t as simple as Kevin Owens had been.
Gable drew a parallel between his friendship with Otis and Rhodes’ friendship with Owens, stating that all Rhodes cared about was himself and that whatever was coming to him, he deserved it.
Rhodes replied, asking the crowd if they would be his friend and expressing his disappointment with Gable, as he saw himself in him.
Cody stated that he understood Gable’s potential because the two were the same. Rhodes called Gable a “Shorty G” and said that he was looking at “Stardust.” The American Nightmare raised questions about Gable’s leadership.
Gable fired back, saying that if he weren’t wearing a suit, he would fight Rhodes. Cody responded by telling Chad to talk to Nick Aldis and strap on his wrestling boots.
Backstage
Bianca Belair and Naomi discussed the injury Belair suffered at WarGames and the search for who attacked Jade Cargill. Belair stated that now the WarGames was over she could focus on finding who the assailant was, Noami agreed but stated that she had to go through the triple threat first, Belair wished her luck as Naomi left.
Chelsea Green and Piper Niven walked in as Naomi left for her match, reminding Belair that she had lost the Women’s US title tournament.
Belair fired back, stating that Green couldn’t win a match without Piper. Niven warned Belair to watch her mouth, and the three began fighting. Niven and Green attacked the injured Bianca as a brawl broke out. Green and Niven took our Belair as WWE officials walked in to check on her.
WWE Women’s United States Title Tournament: Naomi vs Tiffany Stratton vs Elektra Lopez
Lopez took control early, taking out Naomi. Stratton tried to attack, but Lopez took down Tiffany and attempted an early cover. Naomi began fighting back, attacking Elektra and Stratton. Naomi tried for a cover on Lopez, but Tiffany broke it up, and the crowd went wild for the hometown star.
Naomi took out Tiffany and Lopez before going for an attack outside, but Stratton took her out at ringside. Lopez locked Stratton in a leg lock as ‘Let’s go Tiffy’ chants filled the arena. Lopez tried for a cover during the submission.
Naomi broke up the action, trying to attack, but Lopez once again took over. Lopez landed a modified blue thunder bomb on Naomi and went for the cover, but Tiffany broke it up as the triple threat match continued.
Naomi took out Tiffany with a rearview and then took out Lopez, but Candice LeRae interfered. Naomi took out Candice, and Lopez tried to attack but was taken out by Naomi, who landed her offense from the top rope.
Tiffany attacked, throwing Naomi outside the ring to land a moonsault from the top rope onto Elektra, pinning her to secure the win in her hometown. Tiffany Stratton won the triple threat match and advanced to the semi-finals. She would now battle Michin next week.
Backstage
Byron Saxton was backstage, speaking with Nick Aldis as he checked on the Street Profits, who had been attacked backstage.
MCMG walked in, and Aldis stated that the Street Profits were hurt and potentially out of the scheduled match that night.
Johnny Gargano then walked in, flaunting the idea of #DIY stepping in for the Street Profits. Aldis shut down the idea, but the tag champion agreed. Aldis made the match official, warning Johnny and reminding him of Ciampa’s recent actions.
Bianca Belair vs Piper Niven
The match was made official following the attack on Belair by Niven and Chelsea Green backstage earlier. The bell rang, and the match got underway, with Belair showcasing her athleticism early as she attacked Niven.
Bianca fought through the pain, attacking Niven, but Chelsea Green interfered, catching Belair’s leg. Bianca kicked Green away, but Niven capitalized on the distraction, taking out Bianca as we rolled into commercials.
Back from the break, Piper was in control, attacking the injured rib of Belair and landing two consecutive centons. Niven locked in a body lock on Belair, who tried to fight back using her braid. Bianca began landing some offense, but Niven responded with a headbutt that took out the tag champion.
Belair attempted to choke out Niven with a rear-naked choke. Niven went for another centon, but Belair moved out of the way. Bianca landed a crossbody from the top rope and went for the cover, but Niven kicked out at two.
Belair rallied, attacking Niven and climbing the top rope to land multiple shots. Bianca took out Piper with a brutal spear and tried for the cover again, but Niven kicked out.
Belair attempted to lift Piper with an injured rib but failed as Niven landed a belly-to-back suplex, taking out Bianca. Belair fought through the pain, but Niven picked her up and hit the Piper Driver, taking out Belair.
Somehow, Belair kicked out at two. Niven went to the top rope to finish the match, but Belair intercepted her. Chelsea Green interfered once again, but Belair threw her onto the mat.
Showcasing her immense athletic ability, Belair picked up Niven and hit the KOD, dropping Niven onto Green. She covered Niven to pick up the win in the second match of the night.
Backstage
Bianca Belair was walking backstage after her brutal match when Naomi walked in. The two discussed their recent match that night.
Byron Saxton then walked in and confirmed that he could vouch that Piper Niven and Chelsea Green didn’t attack Jade Cargill. He asked Bianca who she thought might have attacked her.
Bianca stated that she didn’t care, but if she got her hands on whoever attacked her tag partner Cargill, it would be over for the assailant.
Shinsuke Nakamura & LA Knight segment
The new United States Champion’s music hit as Shinsuke Nakamura made his way to the ring. Nakamura was already in the ring when LA Knight’s music hit, and the former US Champion walked out, signaling to cut the music.
Knight picked up the mic and unloaded on Nakamura, claiming that Shinsuke had won because of a cheap shot. Knight demanded a rematch against the champion, wanting it right now. Nakamura smiled at the proposition.
Knight fired back, stating that he knew the champ wouldn’t accept. As the former champion made his way to the ring, Andrade’s music hit, and he made his entrance.
Andrade picked up the mic to tell Knight that he was here for Nakamura, not for him. Knight was about to respond when Tama Tonga suddenly took out Andrade.
The Bloodline then attacked, with Jacob Fatu taking out Knight. Sikoa and Fatu turned their attention to Nakamura, who cleverly stepped out of the ring to avoid the attack.
Solo lined up Andrade for a Samoan spike, but Knight fought back. Sikoa then took out both Andrade and Knight with a devastating Samoan spike.
Solo Sikoa adresses the loss
Solo Sikoa picked up the mic and stated that the Bloodline was still as powerful as ever, despite losing their two soldiers at WarGames.
Sikoa said he was tired of people not taking him seriously and doubting him. He reminded everyone that he was still the “Head of the Table” and still held the Ula Fala.
Sikoa then sent a warning to the locker room, declaring that whoever dared to step into the ring would face the same fate as Knight and Andrade.
Backstage
Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa were backstage, with Johnny stating that he secured their title match. However, Ciampa disagreed, saying they should have gotten the title shot months ago.
Ciampa reminded Johnny that he hadn’t forgotten their conversation from last week and made it clear that he wasn’t satisfied with how things had unfolded.
Kevin Owens
WWE played a video of Kevin Owens that he posted earlier on his X handle. In the video, Kevin explained that it sucked that the promotion had asked him to show up in Minnesota, where he would be interviewed by Michael Cole.
His initial excitement about the interview quickly turned sour. Owens stated that he hated being in Minnesota. While Michael was willing to conduct the interview, Owens refused to enter the building, as he had been banned from it for the past few weeks.
He told Cole to go find his car, but later in the broadcast, Michael pointed out that it was 20 degrees outside and that he had no intention of going out there.
WWE Tag Team Championship – MCMG vs #DIY
The bell rang, and the match got underway with Ciampa and Shelley starting the tag action. The rift between Ciampa and Gargano was palpable, as Ciampa yelled at Gargano while tagging himself back in and attacking Sabin.
MCMG fought back, taking out Ciampa at ringside. Gargano walked over to check on his tag partner as the match rolled into commercials. Back from the break, Ciampa tried to fight back but accidentally took out his own partner, Gargano.
Sabin became the official man for MCMG and picked up the pace against Ciampa. Sabin then took out Gargano at ringside before going to the top rope to land a crossbody, attempting the cover to retain the titles.
Shelley tagged himself in, and the tag champs took out Tommaso, retaining their titles. Ciampa kicked out at two.
Ciampa rallied back, landing a twisting neckbreaker and going for the cover on Shelley, but Alex kicked out at two. Ciampa tagged in Gargano, pushing Shelley into the ring. Johnny stepped in as Ciampa began yelling at him.
Gargano fired back, telling Ciampa to get out of the ring. Ciampa stepped out, and Gargano tried to fight back, but the champs took control.
Ciampa then stepped into the ring with a steel chair, and the official tried to stop him.
MCMG tried to finish the fight, but the official was busy trying to stop Ciampa, allowing Gargano to land a low blow, taking out Sabin. Alex Shelley tried to confront Gargano for his actions but Gargano took out Shelley with a superkick.
Gargano and Ciampa then hit ‘meet in the middle’ on Chris Sabin to win the tag titles. #DIY became the new tag team champions.
Kevin Owens interview
Michael Cole was in the parking lot when Owens told him to get in the car, warning him that he would freeze out in the cold.
Cole asked why Owens wasn’t inside the ring and was out here in the cold. Kevin responded, stating that he was on a preemptive strike.
Michael said he wanted to do an unbiased interview, but Kevin interrupted, claiming that Cole couldn’t be unbiased because he was a fanboy of Cody Rhodes.
Michael Cole was in the parking lot when Owens told him to get in the car, warning him that he would freeze out in the cold.
Cole asked why Owens wasn’t inside the ring and was out here in the cold. Kevin responded, stating that he was on a preemptive strike.
Michael said he wanted to do an unbiased interview, but Kevin interrupted, claiming that Cole couldn’t be unbiased because he was a fanboy of Cody Rhodes.
Owens expressed his frustration with Cody Rhodes and the promotion, reminding Cole of Rhodes teaming up with Roman Reigns.
Kevin stated that Rhodes had stabbed him in the back when he teamed up with Reigns. Cole responded, telling Owens to look in the mirror, as he was the problem.
Kevin Owens lost his cool as Cole mentioned Sami Zayn and advised Owens to look in the mirror (Owens looked in his rearview and said he saw a handsome man who is right), kicking Cole out of the car. Owens then called Cole again only to close the car window in his face humiliating him further. KO then drove off from the arena, abruptly ending the interview.
Backstage
World Heavyweight Champion Gunther was backstage on SmackDown, speaking with General Manager Nick Aldis.
Carmelo Hayes walked in and asked Aldis to figure out the transfer program. Aldis responded, saying that Hayes going to Raw and becoming Adam Pearce’s headache was fine with him. However, he also mentioned that he had someone in mind for Hayes.
Cody Rhodes vs Chad Gable
The bell rang, and the match was underway. Rhodes took control early, looking for a quick victory. Ivy Nile and the Creed Brothers were ringside, keeping a close eye on the main event.
Ivy created a distraction by stepping at the edge of the ring, and Gable capitalized, targeting Cody’s leg and bouncing it off the ring post.
Back from commercials, Gable was in control, but Rhodes tried to fight back. Gable locked in an ankle lock, but Rhodes broke the hold to protect his injured leg. Gable attacked the leg again.
Gable landed multiple chops to Rhodes’ chest before climbing to the top rope, hitting a flying headbutt. He covered the champion, but Rhodes kicked out at two. Rhodes responded with an inverted superplex from the top rope, taking down Gable.
Cody rallied to finish the match, attacking Gable. The two exchanged shots in the middle of the ring. Rhodes took out Gable with a disaster kick and set up for a finish, but Gable fought back.
Rhodes hit the Cody Cutter, taking out Gable, and went for the cover. However, the Creed Brothers intervened, pulling Gable out of the ring. The WWE official had enough and ordered Nile and the Creed Brothers to go backstage.
Rhodes rolled Gable back into the ring for the cover, but Gable kicked out at two. Gable attacked Cody’s injured leg again, removing his wrestling shoe and locking in another ankle lock.
Rhodes fought back to break the hold and set up Gable for the Cross Rhodes, but Gable locked in the ankle lock for the third time. Gable looked to finish the fight with a knee followed by a German suplex.
Gable climbed to the top rope to finish the match, but Rhodes moved out of harm’s way and landed Cross Rhodes, securing the win in the main event.
Kevin Owens attacks
After the match, Kevin Owens entered the ring and attacked Rhodes’ injured ankle. Rhodes tried to fight back, but Owens continued to assault the champion. Security and officials rushed into the ring, attempting to diffuse the situation but the situation was out of control as the two stars brawl.
Rhodes managed to free himself and landed a suicide dive on Owens, who was outside the ring. Officials tried to separate the two and regain control of the brawl as Friday Night SmackDown concluded.
WWE SmackDown Results
- WWE Women’s United States Title Tournament: Tiffany Stratton defeated Naomi and Elektra Lopez
- Bianca Belair defeated Piper Niven
- The Bloodline attacked LA Knight & Andrade
- #DIY defeated Motor City Machine Guns – WWE Tag Team Championship
- Cody Rhodes defeated Chad Gable
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