On the fallout of WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, WWE made a stop at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for Friday Night SmackDown. Cody Rhodes was scheduled to kick off the show. WWE Tag Team Championships were defended on the show, and the Women’s US Title Tournament continued. The main concern was the Bloodline’s direction after a brutal WarGames match. How will Solo Sikoa react to such a major loss? Let’s find out in the WWE SmackDown December 06 Results.
Cody Rhodes Opened The Show
backstage, we saw The New Bloodline taking out Apollo Crews. Fatu took out the security team as well. In the ring, the Undisputed WWE Champion made his entrance. Cody said he wanted to talk about Saturday Night’s Main Event and Kevin Owens. Before he could speak much, American Made interrupted. Gable said that he was inspired by Cody early on. However, Chad thinks Cody is a bad friend as he leaves Owens high and dry, just like Otis did to Gable. Gable said that Cody teamed up with Roman Reigns, and now he deserves every bit of what’s coming to him.
Rhodes reminded Gable of the old days when he was Shorty G. Also, Cody mentioned Stardust. The American Nightmare said that he feels what Gable is feeling as he went too close at WrestleMania 39 and failed. Gable said he’d whoop Cody’s ass. Rhodes was not happy, so he told Gable to go to Adam Pearce to make a match that night.
Grades: B
Analysis: It was a decent opening segment. It looked a bit surprising to see Gable and his team in there. The chants of Shorty G brought back some memories.
Tiffany Stratton vs Naomi vs Elektra Lopez (Women’s US Title Tournament)
The action started on the night with a triple threat match in the Women’s US Title Tournament. The bell rang, and the match began. Elektra delivered right hands to both women, followed by a boot to Naomi. She then laid out Tiffany with a dropkick and went for the cover, but Tiffany kicked out. Elektra hit Naomi with a knee to the midsection, sending her rolling to the outside. Tiffany came back with a shoulder tackle and a dropkick for a near fall.
Naomi climbed onto the ring apron, delivering a kick to Tiffany’s head. She landed a crossbody onto Tiffany from the top. Naomi nailed both opponents with a double stunner, sending them crashing outside the ring. Naomi attempted a suicide dive, but Tiffany intercepted with a right hand. Tiffany delivered a double stomp to Naomi. She rolled back into the ring, hitting a snap suplex on Elektra for a two-count. Tiffany attempted a slam, but Elektra countered with a roll-up, only for Naomi to break the pin.
Back in the ring, Naomi landed a rear view on Tiffany and then slammed Elektra face-first into the mat. Candice LeRae rushed to the ring apron, but Naomi quickly knocked her down. Naomi then executed a split-legged moonsault on Elektra. Tiffany landed a Swanton Bomb, breaking the pinfall attempt. Tiffany tossed Naomi to the outside and delivered the Prettiest Moonsault Ever on Lopez for the win.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton
Grades: C
Analysis: It was a fun match. As we mentioned last time too, this tournament has created multiple opportunities for stars like Elektra Lopez to perform on weekly basis which is great. Stratton has advanced in the tournament and she is a serious contender to win as well.
Backstage: Someone attacked Street Profits and they have been pulled from the tag titles match later tonight. Gargano offered to step in and the champions agreed. It will be MCMG vs DIY now.
Bianca Belair vs Piper Niven
Bianca charged with a spear into the corner, but she felt pain in her ribs from the injury she sustained at WarGames.The two engaged in a tug of war, with Niven gripping Bianca’s hair. Niven landed a crossbody and a series of right hands, but Bianca countered with a kick to the face. Thanks to a distraction from Green, Piper delivered a side wall slam for a two-count. After the commercial break, Bianca slammed Piper’s head into the turnbuckle. She scaled to the top rope and landed a crossbody of her own for a near fall.
Niven lifted Bianca for a powerbomb, but Belair landed on her feet and responded with a spear. This time, Bianca attempted to lift Niven, but Niven landed on her feet and hit Bianca with a back suplex. Niven charged at Bianca, but Bianca countered with a spinebuster. Belair ran to the ropes, but Niven caught her with a powerbomb for a two-count. Chelsea climbed onto the ring apron, but Belair threw her into the ring. Bianca turned her attention back to Piper and hit the KOD, launching Niven onto Chelsea. She covered Piper and secured the pin.
Winner: Bianca Belair
Grades: C-
Analysis: It was just a filler match on the show. Bianca’s story, for now, is to find the person who attacked Jade Cargill before WarGames. It looks like she will go through a series of opponents in the coming weeks.
The Bloodline Invasion
Shinsuke Nakamura, the newly crowned United States Champion made his way to the ring. With everyone in anticipation, LA Knight out steppedand grabbed the mic. With his signature swagger, LA Knight wasted no time and calledNakamura the sorriest exampleof a US Champion, telling him he’s not the real deal. He added that Nakamura is simply holding onto something that rightfully belongs to the megastar.
Knight demanded his rematch and made it clear he wanted it now. But before anything can happen, Andrade’s music hit, and the arena shifted focus as he made his way down the ramp. Knight declared to Andrade that it was his time and he was here to collect his debt. Andradeclimbed onto the ring apron, but out of nowhere, Tama Tonga tripped him up and sent him to the floor. Jacob Fatu stormed into the ring and attacked LA Knight from behind.
Solo Sikoa stepped up onto the ring apron and locked eyes with Nakamura. In response, Nakamura released black mist, catching the attention of The Bloodline. They momentarily hesitated, and Nakamura slowly backed away from the confrontation. The crowd erupted in chants of “OTC!”. Solo delivered the devastating Samoan Spike to both Andrade and Knight. Meanwhile, Fatu grabbed the Ula Fala and wrapped it around Solo’s neck.
Sikoa took the mic and addressed the crowd. Solo warned everyone to step up if they think that the Bloodline is weak. He said that he still has the Ula Fala and the power. Solo made it clear that he’s still the Tribal Chief and the Head of the Table.
Grades: B+
Analysis: It was a solid segment, with Bloodline solidifying its dominance on Friday Night SmackDown. Solo’s improvement has been remarkable since WrestleMania 40. He has really turned himself into a real deal with improved mic skills and ring presence.
Motor City Machine Guns vs DIY
MCMG defended their WWE Tag Team Championships against DIY. The match began with Ciampa attacking Sabin from behind. Sabin fought back with right hands, followed by an arm drag takedown. Alex is tagged in, and the Motor City Machine Guns double-teamed Ciampa. Alex tried to gain control, but Ciampa responded with a chop. Gargano tagged in next, and he locked in an armbar on Alex. However, Ciampa tagged himself back immediately and delivered another devastating chop to the chest.
Gargano and Ciampa argued in the ring, which allowed MCMG to take advantage. The Motor City Machine Guns then landed a synchronized double superkick. Back from the commercial, Ciampa charged at Alex with a big boot, but Alex ducked, and Ciampa accidentally connected with Gargano. Ciampa attempted the Fairy Tale Ending, but Alex countered with a backdrop. Sabin tagged in, and he landed clotheslines followed by an atomic drop. Sabin kicked Gargano in the face and landed a crossbody off the top rope onto Ciampa.
Alex tagged back in, and the Motor City Machine Guns double-teamed Ciampa for a near fall. Ciampa hit Sabin with a right hand and followed up with a neckbreaker for Alex. Ciampa threw Alex to the outside, and Gargano tagged in. Gargano grabbed Alex and tossed him back into the ring, much to Ciampa’s displeasure. They began to argue in the ring. Ciampa shoved Gargano, and Gargano pushed back.
Ciampa grabbed a steel chair, and the referee got distracted, allowing Gargano to deliver a low blow to Sabin. Alex looked at Garganowho and surprised him with a superkick. DIY teamed up for their signature maneuver, “Meet in the Middle,” claiming the victory.
Winners: DIY
Grades: B
Analysis: It was an interesting match. DIY are your new Tag Team Champions with a character shift. Gargano understood Ciampa’s mentality and joined him in claiming the gold again. It is highly possible now that DIY took out Street Profits as well.
Cody Rhodes vs Chad Gable
The match began with both men exchanging quick reversals, but Cody soon delivered a Vertical Suplex. Ivy Nile distracted, and Gable delivered a dragon screw to Cody, damaging Cody’s ankle in the process. Back from the commercial, Gable had Rhodes trapped in the center of the ring with an ankle lock, but Cody threw Gable away, breaking the hold. Gable quickly responded with a dropkick to Cody’s injured leg. Gable then delivered several hard chops to Cody’s chest, followed by a diving head butt for a near fall.
Cody bounced back with an inverted superplex and a snap power slam, followed by a disaster kick. Codydelivered the Cody Cutter. As Cody went for the cover, Julius Creedpulled Gable to the outside. The referee noticed and ordered Julius to leave ringside. Gable applied the Ankle Lock again but Cody somehow escaped. Rhodes quickly ascended the top rope and launched himself with a perfect Cody Cutter. Gable reversed Cross Rhodes intoAnkle Lock but Codymanaged to break the hold again.
Gable hit a powerful German suplex and climbed to the top rope, setting up for a moonsault. As Gable leaped, Cody moved out of the way. Taking advantage, Cody delivered Cody Rhodes to earn the victory. After the match, Kevin Owens slid into the ring and stepped on Cody’s foot. Before Cody can react, WWE officials rush down to the ring to try and separate them.
Cody charged and leaped over the officials to attack Owens. The brawl escalated quickly, as Cody sentOwens out of the ring followedby a suicide dive.The two men continued to fight as SmackDown went off the air, leaving the tension unresolved.
Winner: Cody Rhodes
Grades: B+
Analysis: It was a technical masterpiece between Cody Rhodes and Chad Gable in the main event. Gable once again proved that he could hang with bigger stars if given the opportunity. KO attacked after the match. Owens was wearing a Dusty shirt, which was a nice little detail.
The Final Word of WWE SmackDown December 06 Results
This week’s SmackDown delivered a compelling blend of action and captivating storyline developments. Tiffany Stratton continued to build momentum in the United States Championship tournament, securing a win in front of her hometown crowd. One of the most shocking moments of the night was DIY turning heel and capturing the tag titles.
The match between Chad Gable and Cody Rhodes was a standout. The post-match brawl between Cody and Kevin Owens further intensified their rivalry. It was a solid build towards the new year, ensuring that the blue brand remains hot as we head into the next phase of WWE programming. That was all from WWE SmackDown December 06 Results.
