WWE SmackDown video highlights: John Cena, Charlotte Flair return

A couple of big returns took place as SmackDown wrapped up 2022.

John Cena returned to the ring last night, teaming with Kevin Owens to defeat Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn. After Cena took out Reigns with an Attitude Adjustment, Owens hit a stunner on Zayn and pinned him to get the victory. Zayn taking the loss is sure to create issues for him within The Bloodline going forward.

Charlotte Flair didn’t just make her surprise return last night — she became the new SmackDown Women’s Champion in the process. When Ronda Rousey retained the title against Raquel Rodriguez, Charlotte confronted Rousey after the match. Even though Shayna Baszler tried to talk her out of it, Rousey agreed to face Charlotte for the title immediately. Charlotte reversed an armbar into a stacked-up pin to win the championship.

More coverage from last night —

• Speak Now: John Cena returns to SmackDown, AEW Rampage recap
• IC title match announced for January 13 WWE SmackDown
• Bray Wyatt vs. LA Knight Pitch Black match set for WWE Royal Rumble
• Tag title match, Royal Rumble qualifier set for next WWE SmackDown
• Drew McIntyre returns from injury on WWE SmackDown
• Charlotte Flair returns to WWE, wins SmackDown Women’s title
• WWE SmackDown live results: John Cena returns to the ring

WWE SmackDown video highlights —

Uncle Howdy lays out Bray Wyatt with Sister Abigail

Paul Heyman cautions Sami Zayn about the crowd chanting his name

Sheamus vs. Solo Sikoa

Drew McIntyre saves Sheamus from a Bloodline attack

Ronda Rousey vs. Raquel Rodriguez for the SmackDown Women’s Championship

Charlotte Flair returns, wins SmackDown Women’s title

Top Dolla shoves Ricochet after being mocked over failed dive

Gunther punishes Braun Strowman for making a title challenge

John Cena & Kevin Owens vs. Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn

SmackDown fallout: 2022 was the best year of Charlotte Flair’s life

SmackDown fallout: Legado del Fantasma will thrive and expand in 2023