SmackDown
Here are the full results for this Friday's SmackDown which is scheduled to air live on December 1, 2023, at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings. ##
WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ##
WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ##
WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT ##
SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian ##
SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am. While SmackDown airs live on Fox Sports in Mexico and across Central and South America since 2014. ##
WWE Friday Night SmackDown, December 1, 2023 Play-By-Play Results ##
SmackDown erupts with Bianca Belair gracefully striding into the ring. A video promptly recaps the intense Women's War Games match from Survivor Series. Belair commends her team's efforts but declares that her feud with Damage CTRL is far from over. She specifically targets Iyo Sky, asserting her desire to reclaim the title.##
Damage CTRL, sans Bayley, emerges, led by Dakota Kai, who challenges Belair. She insists that if Belair wants another title shot, she must first go through all members of Damage CTRL. Charlotte Flair and Shotzi intervene, charging into the ring. A chaotic brawl ensues, and eventually, Belair, Charlotte, and Shotzi manage to clear the ring. Michael Cole on commentary subtly references Bayley's conspicuous absence.##
The arena then hears The Brawling Brutes' music, signaling Butch's solo entrance for his upcoming bout against Bobby Lashley.##
After the commercial break##
Back live, Damage CTRL is seen backstage. Bayley rejoins the group, facing their collective ire for her absence. Dakota Kai steps in to defuse the tension. ##
Singles Match: Butch vs Bobby Lashley ##
Before the opening match commences, Bobby Lashley seizes a microphone amid the resounding chants of his name from the crowd. Lashley confidently declares his intent to shatter Butch into pieces and directly questions if Butch is prepared for such a fate. In response, Butch slaps Lashley across the face, prompting the ringing of the bell.##
Butch initiates the action with a well-executed dropkick in the corner, but Lashley swiftly retaliates by slamming Butch in the same corner. Lashley takes a moment to acknowledge the crowd, allowing Butch to counter with a dropkick that sends Lashley tumbling out of the ring. Seizing the opportunity, Butch follows up with a moonsault, connecting with Lashley on the outside.##
Following the commercial break##
Returning live, Lashley executes a snap suplex on Butch. Attempting a delayed vertical suplex, Lashley faces resistance as Butch manages to break free. Evading a lariat, Butch ducks under and is caught, finding himself planted with a powerful slam by Lashley. Lashley then hurls Butch out of the ring, forcefully slamming him against the ring post.##
As Lashley readies for a spear, Butch skillfully evades, causing Lashley to crash into the ring post. Seizing the moment, Butch delivers an enziguri and ruthlessly stomps down on Lashley's hand. Attempting a power slam, Butch is caught off guard by Lashley's counter enziguri. Lashley springs off the ropes and connects with a thunderous spear. The referee counts to three as Lashley covers Butch for the victory. ##
WINNER: Bobby Lashley ##
Backstage, Nick Aldis occupies his office when Paul Heyman makes his presence known. Heyman inquires about Randy Orton's invitation to SmackDown, and Aldis confirms that he indeed extended the invitation with the intention of signing Orton to an exclusive deal. Unfazed by Roman Reigns' opinion, Aldis asserts his authority, stating that he's bringing Orton to SmackDown. ##
After the commercial break ##
Returning to the live broadcast, Butch navigates backstage. Kayla Braxton seeks his thoughts on Ridge Holland's actions last week, but Butch dismisses the past, emphasizing his current focus on himself. ##
Pretty Deadly, seizing the opportunity, taunts Butch about his solitary state. In response, Butch attacks Pretty Deadly, but the duo exploits their numerical advantage, overwhelming and incapacitating him. ##
Santos Escobar takes center stage in a backstage interview. He declares his intention to conclude what Rey Mysterio initiated. Escobar criticizes Cruz Del Toro and Joaquin Wilde, asserting that they remain blinded by their allegiance to Mysterio, unable to recognize that Mysterio will ultimately betray them as well. ##
Following the commercial break ##
Singles Match: Santos Escobar vs Joaquin Wilde ##
The contest initiates with Wilde executing a precision dropkick, swiftly followed by a calculated back elbow. Escobar, finding himself on the defensive, rolls out of the ring, prompting Wilde to seize the opportunity with a daring dive over the top rope, connecting with Escobar. Undeterred, Wilde capitalizes further with a springboard splash.##
Ascending to the top turnbuckle once again, Wilde's ascent is abruptly halted by Escobar, who trips him up. Despite the setback, Wilde rebounds with a decisive running knee strike, setting the stage for a leaping DDT. Wilde covers Escobar, but the referee's count only reaches two.##
In a sudden turn of events, Escobar retaliates with a well-timed superkick, creating the opening for his signature move—the Phantom Driver. With precision, Escobar covers Wilde, and the referee counts to three, securing the victory for Escobar. ##
WINNER: Santos Escobar ##
Post-bell, Escobar mercilessly continues his assault on Wilde until Dragon Lee rushes in for the save. As Dragon Lee enters the ring, Escobar retreats, only to strike Dragon Lee from behind when he returns. Dragon Lee skillfully counters, executing a hurricanrana that prompts Escobar to exit the ring and retreat backstage.##
After the commercial break##
Returning live, Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce engage in conversation backstage. Aldis affirms the rumors, expressing his intent to sign Randy Orton to SmackDown. However, Pearce reveals his Raw contract, declaring his plan to be present to sign Orton to Raw tonight.##
United States Champion Logan Paul enters the ring, acknowledging his title win at Crown Jewel through a video recap. Paul addresses the doubters, asserting that their skepticism only fuels his determination. He self-proclaims as the fastest-rising star in WWE history. Paul, in collaboration with Nick Aldis, unveils a tournament to determine the next title challenger. The participants include Santos Escobar, Bobby Lashley, Dragon Lee, Kevin Owens, Karrion Kross, Grayson Waller, Austin Theory, and an unnamed NXT superstar.##
Kevin Owens interrupts Paul's speech and confronts him in the ring. Owens deems Paul's presence a nightmare, recalling the first time he saw him on Vine, noting it took only six seconds to realize Paul is an insufferable individual. Owens predicts an end to Paul's championship reign. In response, Paul taunts Owens, claiming he could knock him out in six seconds. The confrontation is further interrupted by Grayson Waller and Austin Theory, who join the scene. Waller suggests that Paul has more in common with them, but Owens swiftly punches Theory in the face, leaving Owens and Paul alone in the ring once again. ##
Following the commercial break ##
Singles Match: Kevin Owens vs Grayson Waller ##
The bout kicks off with Waller swiftly rolling out of the ring, prompting Owens to waste no time pursuing him. Owens bounces Waller off the announce table, delivering a punishing back elbow strike followed by a senton. Displaying his aggression, Owens lands a chop in the corner and attempts a cannonball, but Waller evades by rolling out of the ring. Undeterred, Owens knocks Waller to the floor and executes a spectacular frog splash from the apron. Seizing the opportunity, Waller shoves Owens into the steel stairs, and as the referee is momentarily distracted, Austin Theory capitalizes by stomping on Owens' injured hand.##
During the commercial break##
Returning to the live action, Owens rebounds with a second frog splash to Waller. Despite the evident pain in his hand, Owens presses on, executing a DDT with his one good arm. Owens follows up with a cannonball and ascends to the top rope to deliver a swanton. He covers Waller, but it results in a two-count. Owens, resilient as ever, attempts a stunner, but Waller cleverly grabs Owens' injured hand to break free. Waller continues to target Owens' hand and goes for a running kick in the corner, but Owens dodges and quickly rolls up Waller for the three-count. ##
WINNER: Kevin Owens ##
Singles Match: Bianca Belair vs Kairi Sane ##
The match kicks off with a traditional lockup. Belair gains the early advantage with a powerful shoulder tackle, but Sane attempts a hurricanrana. Impressively, Belair flips through it and counters with a well-executed dropkick. However, the match takes a chaotic turn as Charlotte, Shotzi, and members of Damage CTRL all interfere, prompting the referee to intervene before losing control. In a strategic move, everyone is ejected from ringside. ##
Following the commercial break ##
The live action resumes with Sane asserting control, locking Belair in a chin lock on the mat. Despite the predicament, Belair manages to rise to her feet, breaking free and delivering a thunderous power slam to Sane. Undeterred, Sane ascends to the top turnbuckle and connects with a diving forearm strike. Belair attempts a slam, but Sane skillfully reverses it, sending Belair tumbling out of the ring. ##
As Belair attempts to re-enter the ring, Bayley seizes the opportunity to sneak up and slam her on the unforgiving ring apron, exploiting the distraction caused by the referee. Undeterred, Sane takes to the top turnbuckle once more, but Belair showcases her strength, catching Sane mid-air and delivering the KOD (Kiss of Death). Belair secures the victory with a cover, as the referee counts to three. ##
WINNER: Bianca Belair ##
The scene transitions backstage to Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis, each clutching their respective brand's contract, anticipating Randy Orton's imminent decision.##
After the commercial break##
SmackDown returns live with Pearce and Aldis standing in the ring. Aldis takes the mic and introduces Randy Orton, who receives a thunderous ovation from the crowd. Orton steps into the ring as Pearce and Aldis, eager to recruit him, start vying for his attention, loudly offering promises. Pearce pledges a world title shot, while Aldis assures Orton that he can provide him with the individuals who targeted him.##
The recruitment commotion is abruptly halted by the entrance of Paul Heyman, who receives a massive pop from the crowd. Heyman declares that there will be no RKOs tonight, asserting that the Bloodline will make the decision for Orton. Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso make their way to the ring, prompting Pearce and Aldis to exit. ##
As Orton valiantly tries to fend off Jimmy and Solo, the situation takes a turn when LA Knight rushes in for the save. Knight sends Solo over the top rope, and the two engage in a brawl up the ramp. Orton seizes the opportunity, delivering a draping DDT to Jimmy Uso. The apex predator then stuns Jimmy with an RKO, leaving Heyman looking on. Orton proceeds to take both the Raw and SmackDown contracts, and with Heyman urging him to "go to Raw," Orton emphatically discards the Raw contract. Orton signs the SmackDown contract and defiantly tells Heyman to inform Roman Reigns that "Daddy's back." Orton drops the mic, celebrating alone in the ring as Nick Aldis joins him. However, in a shocking twist, Orton abruptly RKO's Aldis, standing tall as SmackDown concludes. ##
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