WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Hershey, Pennsylvania, USA, Live on the USA Network | December 19th, 2025 — The Episode Preview:

Carmelo Hayes and WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov will team up to face D.I.Y. (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) in tag team action. D.I.Y. has been repeatedly ambushing both wrestlers, and tonight they’ll settle their rivalry inside the ring. Don’t miss Friday Night SmackDown at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT on the USA Network, with live streaming available on Netflix for international viewers. (Photo by WWE)

The December 19th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown — The Episode Rundown:

• The WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes ambushed Drew McIntyre at his house while he was in a meeting with the WWE SmackDown General Manager, Nick Aldis. What'll happen tonight on SmackDown after what transpired?

• Carmelo Hayes is going to tag along with the WWE United States Champion Ilja Dragunov as they will take on D.I.Y. in some Tag Team Action. Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa ambushed Ilja Dragunov last week after Tommaso Ciampa suffered a loss in his title match for the WWE United States Title. As the ambushed continued, Carmelo Hayes made the save for the Mad Dragon, as he fended off both men and saved Ilja Dragunov. Now, both men will try to coexist as they try to take down D.I.Y.

• The Wyatt Sicks will put their WWE Tag Team Titles on the line against the MFTs. For months now, they have been feuding with each other, and last week, the challenge was issued for this match. Will the MFTs get some gold in the group, or will The Wyatt Sicks continue their reign as the WWE Tag Team Champions?

• The WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, The Kabuki Warriors, are making a stop by SmackDown as they're taking on the newly formed team of Lash Legend and Nia Jax in some Tag Team Action. Last week, Lash Legend took down the 5-time WWE Women's Champion in minutes in an impressive SmackDown Singles Debut, and now she is looking to continue her momentum as she and Nia Jax aim to shock the WWE Universe and defeat the WWE Women's Tag Team Champions, the Kabuki Warriors.

• Alba Fyre of the Secret Hervice will be taking on the former WWE Women's United States Champion, Giulia, in Singles Action. Giulia is looking to reclaim her WWE Women's United States Title from Chelsea Green, but she has to go through Alba Fyre tonight.

The Matches Announced for the December 19th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

1. Carmelo Hayes & Ilja Dragunov vs. D.I.Y. (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) in a Tag Team Match.

2. The Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy) (with Erick Rowan, Nikki Cross & Uncle Howdy) (c) vs. MFT (JC Mateo & Tonga Loa) (with Solo Sikoa, Talla Tonga & Tama Tonga) in a WWE Tag Team Title Match.

3. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. Lash Legend & Nia Jax in a Tag Team Match.

4. Alba Fyre vs. Giulia in a Singles Match.

The Appearances & Segments Announced for the December 19th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

1. WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes will appear live on SmackDown after invading Drew McIntyre’s home.