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SmackDown: December 20th, 2023
Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar Are All Over The Place! + Becky Lynch in action! and Rated-RKO speaks!
WRESTLEMANIA 17 IS ONE WEEK FROM TOMORROW!
NEXT WEEK IS WRESTLEMANIA SMACKDOWN!
(this episode was meant to be published on Mar. 25th but was delayed)
🔵 Roman Reigns decimates Brock Lesnar: 16min*
Several weeks ago on SmackDown, Universal Champion Roman Reigns made a bold proclamation worthy of a Tribal Chief, claiming that WWE is his, the ring, the fans, the shows, all of it! The Beast Brock Lesnar made it clear that he does not fear Roman Reigns by demolishing "his ring" and wreaking havoc on the announcer's desk and further calamity!
Then three weeks ago on SmackDown, Brock Lesnar, who will challenge Roman Reigns for the Universal Title at WrestleMania, called out Roman Reigns to hear his reaction on what he did to "his" ring. However, Roman Reigns did not appear in person but via satellite, and we later in that night discovered why.
The Universal Champion revealed in stunning video that he was in Saskatchewan, where Brock Lesnar's farmland is, and he was there to burn a part of Brock Lesnar's ranch to the ground as revenge for Lesnar destroying Roman Reigns' ring in a bold act.
Roman Reigns mocked the fact Brock Lesner was not present on SmackDown because he is in Saskatchewan fixing the mess Reigns made and comforting his family from the tragic happenings.
Roman Reigns claimed Brock Lesnar is a 'coward' and him not seeking revenge speaks of weakness and fear from The Tribal Chief which, according to Roman Reigns, is Brock Lesnar's true characteristics.
Brock Lesnar returned to SmackDown in the most Brock Lesnar way possible, by wreaking havoc on The Bloodline last week, proving them wrong!
Brock Lesnar was seen walking into the arena where he found The Usos' expensive sports cars parked very neatly. These two cars were a gift from Roman Reigns who wanted to get The Usos back with him!
The Beast Incarnate crushed the two cars and even called the two cars "Roman Reigns" while completely wrecking them.
This week, Roman Reigns had the last laugh when he launched a vicious attack on Lesnar in the middle of the ring!
Roman Reigns would finally stand above The Beast with his Universal Title held high.
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🔵 Damian Priest vs. Drew Gulak: 6min*
After last week's controversy, the two bitter rivals face off once more in a rematch
Drew Gulak wins.
🔹 BACKSTAGE: Natalya provokes Becky Lynch into a match.
Last week on SmackDown, WWE Official Adam Pearce told Natalya that she can be added to the WWE Women's Tag Team Title Battle Royal if she finds a tag team partner!
Natalya asks Becky Lynch to be her tag partner at WrestleMania so that she could be "Becky 2 Belts" once again. But when Becky Lynch refused, Natalya provoked Becky Lynch by telling her that "she fears having two matches at WrestleMania, which is something Ronda Rousey was first scheduled to do!"
The intense chat concluded with Becky Lynch saying "I'll see you later tonight"
🔵 Sonya Deville hints a potential set up to Rhea Ripley: 7min*
Following months of attacks, Sonya Deville and Rhea Ripley are separated for a highly contentious and potentially controversial interview with Michael Cole (split-screen).
Rhea Ripley threatens Sonya Deville that her career will be over but the relentless Sonya lets Rhea know that there are always tricks up the sleeve when you're a WWE official...
What will exactly happen when Deville faces Ripley in a Career vs. Career match at WrestleMania considering Deville's track record in these situations?
🔵 Butch vs. Dominik Mysterio: 7min*
Two weeks ago on SmackDown, Bad Bunny returned to WWE to even the stacked odds against The Mysterios as they battle Sheamus, Ridge Holland, and Butch.
Last week, Bad Bunny proved to be a game changer for The Mysterios, picking up a huge over Sheamus in the main event!
How will Butch fare against Dominik Mysterio?
The two have an exciting match but it is cut short after it erupts into a 3 on 3 brawl where Butch seized an opening to grab the win and escapes with Holland and Sheamus.
🔵 The Usos will face Rated-RKO at WrestleMania: 6min*
Rated-RKO called out The Usos for a SmackDown Tag Title match three weeks ago on SmackDown, but with no answer.
Two weeks ago, Rated-RKO climbed back to the top of the mountain with a win over The Street Profits as The Usos watched from the aisle.
While Rated-RKO challenged The Usos one more time during a backstage interview, The Usos launched a sneak attack on Edge and Randy Orton perhaps to send a message not to mess with The Bloodline, last week on SmackDown!
It was then revealed by management that Rated-RKO will face The Usos for the gold at WrestleMania, which was confirmed when The Usos stood face-to-face with Rated-RKO!
Needless to say, The Usos went for the exit when Rated-RKO attempted an attack.
🔹 BACKSTAGE: Does Sonya Deville regret putting her career on the line?
A worried Sonya Deville is "confident" her career is not to end at WrestleMania, she says during a backstage interview.
🔵 Bianca Belair & Liv Morgan vs. Doudrop & Nikki A.S.H: 7min*
The match ends in DQ with a chaotic brawl breaking out with all the participants from Raw and SmackDown, Shotzi and Vega are the last ones standing!
A little preview of what's to come when all these participants enter the ring at WrestleMania!
🔵 Drew McIntyre vs. Chad Gable: 4min*
Big E joins the commentary desk as his enemy Gable faces the US Champion Drew McIntyre!
Drew McIntyre defeats Chad Gable to the stunned look on the face of Big E and Sami Zayn, who will all compete in a Ladder Match for the US Title at WrestleMania!
🔵 Natalya vs. Becky Lynch: 7min*
Becky Lynch beats Natalya using a lot of Charlotte Flair's moves and taunts throughout the match, the SmackDown Women's Champion ended the match by submission, taping out Natalya to Charlotte's signature move.
🔵 MAIN EVENT: Brock Lesnar is in pursuit of Roman Reigns: 9min*
Roman Reigns thought he got rid of Brock Lesnar when he came out to bash his name again following what he did to Lesnar earlier in the night, but it wasn't a good idea. An injured, yet focused Brock Lesnar ran to the ring to get his hands on Reigns and Heyman but they narrowly escaped with the Usos! The fast-paced action continued to the Parking Lot where The Bloodline drove out of the arena leaving an irate Lesnar destroying the backstage area.
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