SmackDown results: Dec. 13, 2024
Drew McIntyre unleashed a vicious attack on Jimmy Uso
Michin def. Tiffany Stratton – Women’s United States Title Tournament
Michin is one step closer to making history and becoming the first-ever Women’s United States Champion after she defeated Tiffany Stratton in the semifinals.
It looked like it was Tiffy Time for Ms. Money in the Bank, but Michin showed great wherewithal to weather the storm and plant Stratton with a huge tornado DDT.
Stratton went for the win and nearly hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever, but Michin rolled out of the way just enough to hit Eat Defeat to punch her ticket to the finals.
Braun Strowman def. Carmelo Hayes
SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made good on his promise to find an opponent for Carmelo Hayes, but unfortunately for Hayes, it was the monstrous Braun Strowman.
Hayes fought valiantly, but Strowman’s massive size advantage was too much to overcome, as a thunderous Running Powerslam clicnhed the win for The Monster of All Monsters.
LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa ends in a No-Contest
LA Knight and Solo Sikoa were waging war inside the ring before an enraged Jacob Fatu unleashed on Knight to force a no-contest.
Knight and Sikoa traded incredible shots, including a Uranage on the announce by The Tribal Chief and a huge, ring-shaking back suplex from The Megastar.
The former United States Champion neutralized Fatu and Tama Tonga on the outside, but The Samoan Werewolf took offense and launched an all-out assault on The Megastar, leading to Andrade and Apollo Crews to attempt to help him, only for them to feel The Bloodline’s wrath as well.
Chelsea Green def. Bayley – Women’s United States Title Tournament
Chelsea Green punched her ticket to the finals of Women’s United States Title Tournament after defeating Bayley thanks to an assist from Piper Niven.
Bayley was determined to make history, but Green remained resilient and even hit a Ruff Ryder that nearly won her the match.
As she’s been known to do, Niven interjected herself into the action and distracted Bayley long enough for Green to hit the Unpretty-Her and advance her to Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Kevin Owens knocked out Cody Rhodes with the Undisputed WWE Title