After WWE Survivor Series: WarGames 2024, WWE headed to Target Center in Minneapolis for Friday Night SmackDown. Cody Rhodes kicked off the show, setting an exciting tone. The WWE Tag Team Championships were on the line, raising the stakes. The Women’s US Title Tournament kept fans engaged throughout.
Everyone wondered about the Bloodline’s future after their intense WarGames match. Solo Sikoa’s reaction to the loss sparked plenty of conversation. Let’s dive into 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 night kicked off with a triple threat match in the Women’s US Title Tournament. Elektra started strong, hitting right hands and a boot to Naomi. She followed up with a dropkick to Tiffany, attempting a pin but Tiffany kicked out. Elektra then hit Naomi with a knee, sending her outside. Tiffany came back with a shoulder tackle and a dropkick for a near fall.
Naomi returned, kicking Tiffany in the head, then hitting a crossbody from the top. She followed up with a double stunner, sending both women outside. Naomi tried a suicide dive, but Tiffany intercepted with a punch. Tiffany then hit a double stomp on Naomi. She rolled back into the ring, delivering a snap suplex to Elektra for a two-count. Elektra countered Tiffany’s slam attempt with a roll-up, but Naomi broke the pin.
Naomi hit a rear view on Tiffany, then slammed Elektra face-first. Candice LeRae ran to the apron, but Naomi knocked her down. Naomi hit a split-legged moonsault on Elektra. Tiffany delivered a Swanton Bomb, breaking the pinfall. She tossed Naomi outside and landed 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 new United States Champion, made his way to the ring. The crowd eagerly waited, and then LA Knight stepped out, grabbing the mic. With his usual confidence, LA Knight immediately called Nakamura the worst US Champion. He said Nakamura wasn’t the real deal and was just holding onto a title that belonged to him.
Knight demanded his rematch and made it clear he wanted it right now. But before anything could happen, Andrade’s music hit, and the focus shifted to him as he walked down the ramp. Knight told Andrade it was his time and that he was there to collect his debt. Andrade climbed the ring apron, but Tama Tonga suddenly tripped him, sending him to the floor. Jacob Fatu rushed into the ring and attacked LA Knight from behind.
Solo Sikoa stepped onto the ring apron, locking eyes with Nakamura. In response, Nakamura released black mist, causing The Bloodline to hesitate. Nakamura slowly backed away from the confrontation. The crowd erupted in chants of “OTC!”. Solo then hit both Andrade and Knight with the Samoan Spike. Meanwhile, Fatu grabbed the Ula Fala and wrapped it around Solo’s neck.
Sikoa grabbed the mic and addressed the crowd, warning everyone that the Bloodline wasn’t weak. He made it clear he still held the Ula Fala and the power. Solo proclaimed himself 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. It would be good to see his progress post WWE Survivor Series WarGames.
Motor City Machine Guns vs DIY
MCMG defended their WWE Tag Team Championships against DIY. The match started with Ciampa attacking Sabin from behind. Sabin fought back with right hands and an arm drag takedown. Alex tagged in, and the Motor City Machine Guns double-teamed Ciampa. Alex tried to take control, but Ciampa responded with a chop. Gargano tagged in and locked in an armbar on Alex. Ciampa quickly tagged himself back in, delivering another powerful chop to the chest.
Gargano and Ciampa argued in the ring, giving MCMG an opening. The Motor City Machine Guns took advantage, landing a synchronized double superkick. After the commercial, Ciampa charged at Alex with a big boot, but Alex ducked, and Ciampa accidentally hit Gargano. Ciampa tried for the Fairy Tale Ending, but Alex countered with a backdrop. Sabin tagged in, landing clotheslines and an atomic drop. Sabin kicked Gargano in the face and hit a crossbody off the top rope onto Ciampa.
Alex tagged back in, and MCMG double-teamed Ciampa for a near fall. Ciampa hit Sabin with a right hand and followed up with a neckbreaker on Alex. He threw Alex outside, and Gargano tagged in. Gargano tossed Alex back into the ring, much to Ciampa’s frustration. The two began arguing in the ring. Ciampa shoved Gargano, and Gargano pushed back.
Ciampa grabbed a steel chair, distracting the referee, allowing Gargano to deliver a low blow to Sabin. Alex surprised Gargano with a superkick. DIY then teamed up for their signature maneuver, “Meet in the Middle,” to claim 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 started with both men exchanging quick reversals, but Cody hit a Vertical Suplex. Ivy Nile distracted Cody, allowing Gable to deliver a dragon screw, injuring Cody’s ankle. After the commercial, Gable trapped Cody in the center of the ring with an ankle lock, but Cody managed to break free by throwing Gable away. Gable quickly responded with a dropkick to Cody’s injured leg, followed by hard chops and a diving headbutt for a near fall.
Cody bounced back with an inverted superplex and snap powerslam, followed by a disaster kick. He then hit the Cody Cutter. As Cody went for the cover, Julius Creed pulled Gable outside. The referee ordered Julius to leave ringside. Gable applied the Ankle Lock again, but Cody escaped. Rhodes climbed the top rope and hit a perfect Cody Cutter. Gable reversed Cross Rhodes into the Ankle Lock, but Cody broke free again.
Gable hit a powerful German suplex and climbed to the top for a moonsault. As Gable leaped, Cody moved, and took advantage to deliver Cody Rhodes for the win. After the match, Kevin Owens slid into the ring and stepped on Cody’s foot. Before Cody could react, WWE officials rushed down to separate them.
Cody charged and leaped over the officials to attack Owens. The brawl escalated as Cody sent Owens out of the ring and followed with a suicide dive. The two continued fighting 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.
