Three Matches Announced For 12/23 WWE SmackDown
A big pre-Christmas edition of SmackDown
WWE has announced three matches for next Friday's broadcast of SmackDown, which is being taped tonight, in conjunction with the December 16 SmackDown in Chicago.
The Undisputed Tag Team titles will be on the line as The Usos defend against Hit Row. Hit Row earned the shot by winning a three way match over the Viking Raiders and Legado del Fantasma earlier on Friday.
Also announced for next Friday's episode of SmackDown is a "Miracle on 34th Street Fight" pitting Braun Strowman and Ricochet against Imperium members Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci. Ricochet fell short in his challenge of Intercontinental champion Gunther on the December 16 show.
In addition, a six-woman gauntlet match has been announced for the show, with the winner getting a shot at SmackDown Women's champion Ronda Rousey. Participants include Raquel Rodriguez, Emma, Xia Li, Tegan Nox, Liv Morgan, and Sonya Deville.
The card for next Friday's WWE SmackDown, being taped tonight at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, includes the following:
* WWE Tag Team: The Usos (c) vs. Hit Row
* Miracle on 34th Street Fight: Braun Strowman and Ricochet vs. Ludwig Kaiser and Giovanni Vinci
* Number one contenders gauntlet: Raquel Rodriguez vs. Emma vs. Xia Li vs. Tegan Nox vs. Liv Morgan vs. Sonya Deville
Written by Justin Henry
In addition to writing lists and commentaries for Cultaholic, Justin is also a features writer and interviewer for Fighting Spirit Magazine, and is co-author of the WWE-related book Titan Screwed: Lost Smiles, Stunners, and Screwjobs.
