The December 13, 2019 episode of WWE SmackDown aired live from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. It was the final episode of SmackDown before WWE TLC this Sunday night. In addition to the takeaways below, Elias performed a Christmas song for SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley during tonight’s show.
Here are 5 takeaways from this week’s episode of SmackDown:
Kofi Kingston Interrupted King Corbin
King Corbin and Dolph Ziggler kicked off this week’s episode of SmackDown as security surrounded the ring. Corbin said that he smelled something and Ziggler suggested that it was the dog food that they dumped on Roman Reigns.
Corbin boasted defeating Kurt Angle at WrestleMania and winning the King of the Ring Tournament. King Corbin vowed to finish humiliating Roman this Sunday at the PPV in the Tables, Ladders, and Chairs match. Corbin added that SmackDown will be his to rule as the sole leader.
The crowd chanted “you look stupid!” at Corbin as he claimed that Roman Reigns is not showing up tonight. Corbin added that the entire SmackDown locker room agrees with his actions last week and Dolph was here to speak on their behalf. Ziggler complimented Corbin for beating Reigns down last week.
New Day interrupted and King Corbin mocked Kingston for losing to Lesnar in a couple of seconds. Kofi complimented Corbin on having a heck of a year but it wasn’t as good as winning the WWE Champion at WrestleMania. Kingston added that he held the title for six months and defeated Ziggler.
Kofi stated that he didn’t complain on social media after losing, he picked himself up and now New Day are once again the tag champions. Big E and Kingston got into the ring and Kofi joked that Corbin does look stupid. Kingston told Corbin that he is not a true king and that what he did to Reigns was disrespectful. King Corbin told Kofi that he has had one good day in his entire career and Kingston responded with a slap to the face. Corbin vowed to humiliate Kingston tonight.
Cross & Bliss Dominated
Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville attacked Alexa Bliss and Nikki Cross during a backstage interview. The brawl led all the way down to the ring and the two teams had a tag match.
Deville hit Nikki with a Dropkick and tagged Mandy Rose in. Mandy connected with a knee to the face and went for the cover but Nikki kicked out at two. Sonya tagged in and continued to beat Cross down. Alexa dragged Mandy out of the ring and Nikki connected with the Swinging Neckbreaker on Sonya for the quick win.
The Revival Put Their Best Foot Forward Tonight
Ali and Shorty G battled The Revival tonight on SmackDown. Dash Wilder fell during The Revival’s entrance and laughed it off by saying that its his new gimmick.
Shorty G rolled up Dash for a near fall. Wilder connected with a Backbreaker and tagged Dawson in. Scott climbed to the top rope as Wilder lifted Shorty up in the Electric Chair. Dawson leaped but Shorty G countered into a Belly to Belly Suplex. Ali hit a Hurricanrana that sent Wilder tumbling out of the ring as SmackDown went to a commercial break.
When SmackDown returned, Ali and Shorty G were still in control. Dawson battled back and planted Shorty G with a Powerbomb for a near fall. Ali hit Dash with a 450 Splash and all for superstars were down. Ali went for a Crossbody but The Revival countered into the Shatter Machine for the victory. The Revival will face New Day this Sunday night for the SmackDown Tag Team Championships in a Ladder Match.
Wilder falling and everyone cracking up was absolutely hilarious. Despite the match feeling like a bit of an afterthought, New Day and The Revival have the potential to steal the show at the PPV Sunday.
Bray Wyatt Continued To Play Mind Games With Miz
Renee Young interviewed The Miz tonight at Miz’s house. The Miz stated that he has no idea where Daniel Bryan is right now. Renee wondered why The Miz was behind Daniel Bryan now and rolled footage from their epic argument on Talking Smack in 2016.
The Miz said that they bring out the best and the worst in each other. Miz noted that he understands how valuable Bryan is to SmackDown but he respects him and it is finally time for The Miz to do the ring.
Miz stated that Bray Wyatt crossed a line last week on SmackDown and that his family is the most important thing to him. Renee asked Miz if he was afraid of Bray Wyatt but was interrupted by Maryse screaming. A video of Monroe (Miz & Maryse’s daughter) playing with puppets from the Firefly Fun House appeared. Miz and Maryse ran to her room and ripped the blonde doll away from her and demanded that the camera crew leave.
A new episode of the Firefly Fun House then aired. Wyatt claimed that Bryan was still with The Fiend and that pain is not a real thing, it is just a chemical reaction in your brain. Wyatt bounced his head off the table and started laughing. Wyatt said that he can teach Miz how to not feel pain and love, all he has to do was let him in. Bray then hilariously shouted that Marine 5 was fire and told Miz that he will see him at TLC.
I thought this was great and I’m looking forward to seeing what happens on Sunday night. The story line between Bray, Miz, and Daniel Bryan has been the best part of SmackDown for a few weeks now. WWE has also been advertising a “makeover” for Liv Morgan recently.
Roman Reigns Got Some Revenge Heading Into The PPV
King Corbin squared off against Kofi Kingston tonight on SmackDown. Throughout the episode, members of Corbin’s security team were attacked.
Big E, Ziggler, and Corbin’s security team were ringside for the match. Kingston dominated early and leaped onto Corbin outside the ring as SmackDown went to a break.
When SmackDown returned, Corbin launched Kofi to the to the outside and posed as the crowd booed. Corbin bashed Kingston into the barricade and rolled back into the ring to break the referee’s count.
Back in the ring, Corbin hit Kofi with a massive right hand to the face and Kingston fell to the apron. Corbin once again posed and the crowd loudly chanted “Corbin sucks!”. The crowd then got behind Kofi as Corbin continued to beat him down.
Kingston battled back with a few punches but Corbin caught him with an elbow to the face for a two count. The crowd transitioned into a “Burger King!” chant directed at King Corbin as Kofi caught Corbin with an elbow to the face. Kingston connected with an SOS and went for the cover but Corbin was able to kick out at the last moment.
Kofi hit the Boom Drop and then geared up in the corner of the ring as the crowd chanted “New Day rocks!”. Ziggler grabbed Kofi’s leg and got tossed out from ringside. Dolph made his way up the entrance ramp and to the backstage area. Dolph rushed back down to the ring and a brawl broke out.
The match ended in a DQ as the brawl continued. Several WWE officials ran down to ringside and tried to seperate the superstars. Big E leveled Ziggler with a Clothesline and asked for a microphone. Big E suggested a tag team match and Corbin accepted as SmackDown went to another commercial break.
Back from the break, Dolph and Corbin were in control and had Big E trapped in the corner of the ring. Dolph hit the Fameasser and went for the cover but Big E kicked out at two. Corbin tagged in and launched Big E into the turnbuckle. Big E battled back with a Belly to Belly Suplex and both superstars fell to the canvas.
Kingston and Ziggler tagged in and Kofi connected with a Dropkick. Corbin hit Kofi with a Clothesline and Ziggler leveled Big E with a Superkick outside the ring. Ziggler slid handcuffs into the ring and Corbin put them on Kofi as the match ended in another DQ.
Ziggler dragged Kingston to the outside as the WWE Universe chanted for Roman. Ziggler and Corbin trapped Kingston on the ring post and King hit Kofi with the scepter. The Revival rushed the ring and planted Big E with the Shatter Machine.
Corbin brought out the dog food again but The Big Dog’s music hit. Reigns plowed through Corbin’s security team and then beat The Revival down. Roman sent two security members flying over the barricade but Dawson and Wilder attacked him once again.
Reigns took them out with a Superman Punch and delivered another one to Ziggler. Corbin attacked Reigns from behind and tried to hit him with the scepter but Roman countered with another Superman Punch. Reigns grabbed the scepter and the can of dog food.
Ziggler leveled Reigns with a Superkick and The Revival set up Roman on a table. Ziggler climbed up a ladder but Big E broke it up. Reigns climbed the ladder and Chokeslammed Dolph through the table as the crowd erupted. Corbin retreated up the entrance ramp as Reigns stood tall in the ring.
I really enjoyed this week’s episode of SmackDown and it was a solid go-home show for WWE TLC this Sunday. Roman didn’t get a mixed reaction from the crowd tonight, the crowd was fully behind him when he came to the ring. I wasn’t all that excited about TLC just a couple of weeks ago but credit to WWE for doing a good job of building up the show recently.