WWE SmackDown Results – December 27, 2024 (Chelsea Green's Championship Celebration and More)
Check out the WWE SmackDown results from December 27, 2024, featuring Chelsea Green's Championship celebration, intense matches, and a major showdown between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens leading to a huge Royal Rumble announcement!
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WWE SmackDown Results – December 27, 2024
Amalie Arena, Tampa, Florida
Commentary: Michael Cole & Corey Graves
Opening Segment:
WWE SmackDown kicks off with a video package highlighting the ongoing feud between Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens, setting the stage for tonight’s drama.
In a backstage segment, Nick Aldis addresses Kevin Owens, reminding him that the Winged Eagle Championship was originally gifted to Cody Rhodes. Aldis issues an ultimatum to Owens, giving him until the end of the night to return the belt or face serious consequences.
Bianca Belair, Naomi & Bayley vs. Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax & Candice LeRae
The action begins fast and furious as the teams square off in a six-woman tag match.
- Bianca Belair and Tiffany Stratton kick things off, exchanging quick counters.
- As the match intensifies, Bayley and Naomi land dives to the outside, while Nia Jax and Candice LeRae focus on isolating Bianca.
- After several back-and-forth moments, including a chaotic segment involving all six women, Bianca, Naomi, and Bayley come out victorious when Naomi pins Candice LeRae after a series of high-flying attacks.
Winners: Bianca Belair, Naomi & Bayley
Backstage Segment:
A-Town Down Under meets with Nick Aldis, discussing the situation with Braun Strowman. Sami Zayn enters the scene, and tensions rise when Carmelo Hayes joins the discussion. Zayn demands a match with Hayes tonight, which Aldis grants, setting up an exciting one-on-one showdown.
Braun Strowman vs. Austin Theory (with Grayson Waller)
The match is dominated early by Braun Strowman, who overpowers Austin Theory with a series of massive slams. However, Theory manages to gain an advantage with help from Grayson Waller, who distracts Strowman.
- After a brief period of offense from Theory, Strowman recovers, hitting a devastating running powerslam for the win.
Winner: Braun Strowman
Chelsea Green's WWE United States Championship Celebration
Piper Niven introduces Chelsea Green as the longest reigning WWE Women’s United States Champion. Chelsea arrogantly celebrates her reign and her partnership with Piper, claiming they’ve turned SmackDown into the “Green House.”
- Michin interrupts with a kendo stick and attacks Piper, but Chelsea manages to escape, leaving Michin furious.
The Street Profits vs. Garza & Humberto
Tensions escalate between The Street Profits and Garza & Humberto as they engage in a tag match.
- Ford and Dawkins showcase their chemistry, hitting double-team moves and working in sync.
- Garza and Humberto manage to get some offense, but The Street Profits pull off a spectacular Doomsday Blockbuster to secure the victory.
Winners: The Street Profits
Sami Zayn vs. Carmelo Hayes
In a thrilling back-and-forth match, Sami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes exchange high-impact moves.
- Hayes hits a springboard crossbody, but Zayn fights back with his signature Blue Thunder Bomb.
- Just as Zayn seems to be on the verge of victory, Braun Strowman enters the scene and chases Hayes backstage, leading to a chaotic interference.
- Tama Tonga and Jacob Fatu attack Zayn, and after a chaotic brawl, Strowman evens the odds, tossing opponents around the ring.
Winner: No Contest
Main Event: Nick Aldis Confronts Kevin Owens
In a highly anticipated segment, Nick Aldis demands that Kevin Owens hand over the Winged Eagle Championship, threatening severe consequences if Owens refuses.
- Kevin Owens refuses, claiming the belt is his and that he deserves a rematch for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
- Tensions rise when Cody Rhodes arrives, and after a heated exchange, Aldis announces that at the Royal Rumble, Owens and Cody will face off in a Ladder Match for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
- Owens, refusing to back down, attacks Cody, laying him out with kicks to the neck and holding the Winged Eagle Championship high to close the show.
Final Thoughts:
As the night ends, Kevin Owens stands tall with the Winged Eagle Championship, and the stage is set for a thrilling Ladder Match at the Royal Rumble between him and Cody Rhodes. The drama between these two has reached new heights, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in their rivalry.
