US title contender’s tournament semifinals set for next WWE SmackDown
The United States Championship contender’s tournament semifinals, an NXT North American title bout, plus an eight-woman tag match are set for next week’s WWE SmackDown.
Kevin Owens and Carmelo Hayes advanced in the title contender’s tournament on this week’s episode to advance to the semifinals. Owens defeated Austin Theory, while Hayes beat Grayson Waller to advance. Owens and Hayes will now square off on next week’s show. The other semifinal bout is already set, as Bobby Lashley will face Santos Escobar. The eventual tournament winner will challenge Logan Paul for the United States Championship.
Also set for next week, NXT North American Champion Dragon Lee will defend his title against Butch of The Brawling Brutes.
A “Holiday Havoc” tag match will also be held, with Damage CTRL’s IYO SKY, Bayley, Asuka, and Kairi Sane facing Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Zelina Vega, and Michin.
Next week’s SmackDown is being taped tonight in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The announced lineup for the Friday, December 22 SmackDown:
- United States title contender’s tournament semifinals: Bobby Lashley vs. Santos Escobar
- United States title contender’s tournament semifinals: Kevin Owens vs. Carmelo Hayes
- NXT North American Champion Dragon Lee defends against Butch
- Holiday Havoc: Damage CTRL (IYO SKY, Bayley, Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. Bianca Belair, Shotzi, Zelina Vega & Michin
