Following this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, the following matches were taped for next Friday’s edition of SmackDown:
* US Championship Tournament Semifinal Match: Santos Escobar def. Bobby Lashley after Angel Garza & Humberto Carrillo interfered.
* NXT North American Championship Match: Dragon Lee def. Butch.
* AJ Styles, Randy Orton, and LA Knight appeared to cut a promo in which they made their case for a match with Roman Reigns, which led to a Triple Threat #1 Contender’s Match being booked for the New Year’s Revolution episode of SmackDown.
* Holiday Havoc: Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Zelina Vega & Michin def. Damage CTRL. Isla Dawn & Alba Fyre attacked Sane during the match.
* US Championship Tournament Semifinal Match: Kevin Owens def. Carmelo Hayes.
* AJ Styles def. Solo Sikoa by DQ following Roman Reigns interference. The Bloodline, Styles, Knight, and Orton brawled to end the show.