Sat Dec 21 10:00:00 UTC 2024: ## WWE SmackDown Delivers Thrilling Matches and Storyline Developments
**Los Angeles, CA – December 21, 2024** – Last night’s WWE SmackDown delivered a night of intense action and surprising twists, leaving fans buzzing about the future of several key storylines.
The show opened with a six-man tag team match pitting LA Knight, Andrade, and Apollo Crews against The Bloodline (Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga). The match took a dramatic turn when United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura launched a surprise attack on Knight, contributing to The Bloodline’s victory.
Solo Sikoa, who faces Roman Reigns in a Tribal Combat Match on Raw’s Netflix debut (January 6th), re-affirmed his commitment to winning, despite a tense face-to-face confrontation with Drew McIntyre that ended in a brawl involving several Superstars.
In the women’s division, Bianca Belair and Naomi successfully defended the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Nia Jax and Candice LeRae. Naomi stepped in for the injured Jade Cargill, showcasing her resilience and skill in a hard-fought match that saw interference attempts from Tiffany Stratton.
Other highlights included:
* **Carmelo Hayes defeating Braun Strowman by count-out** after a controversial slap from Hayes enraged Strowman, leading to his disqualification.
* **Johnny Gargano defeating Alex Shelley** in a match impacted by interference from Tommaso Ciampa.
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