WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, USA, on the USA Network | December 12th, 2025 — The Episode Preview:

WWE celebrates John Cena’s incredible 22-year career with a look back ahead of his Final Career Match tomorrow. Don’t miss tonight’s WWE Friday Night SmackDown at 8:00 PM ET / 7:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM PT on USA Network and on Netflix internationally. (Photo by WWE)

The December 12th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown — The Episode Rundown:

• John Cena’s life and career will be celebrated, as tomorrow we head to John Cena’s Final Career Match as he takes on Gunther.

• Cody Rhodes, the WWE Champion, prepares to face “The Ruler,” the WWE NXT Champion Oba Femi, on WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event tomorrow night. What’ll be his parting words asd a dream match is awaiting tomorrow night.

• Alexa Bliss will face the hottest rising star in Lash Legend, who has been making waves since her arrival on SmackDown. Who’ll come out on top? Will Lash Legend make a major statement and defeat one of the top stars of SmackDown?

• Ilja Dragunov has had many issues with Tommaso Ciampa as of recent months, as he has been targeting Ilja Dragunov and the WWE United States Title. Tommaso Ciampa was denied many times the chance of fighting for the title, and now he has the privilege tonight. And after what Tommaso Ciampa did to Carmelo Hayes last week during his WWE United States Title Match, we know Carmelo Hayes will be luring and waiting to strike tonight.

• Aleister Black and Zelina will unite as they face the Terror Twins in Damian Priest and Rhea Ripley, in a Mixed Tag Team Match. Aleister Black and Damian Priest’s issues have been dated back to July, and the closing chapter of the rivalry could be heading towards a permanent ending tonight.

The Matches Announced for the December 12th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

1. Alexa Bliss (with Charlotte Flair) vs. Lash Legend (with Nia Jax) in a Singles Match.

2. Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Tommaso Ciampa in a WWE United States Title Match.

3. Aleister Black & Zelina vs. The Terror Twins (Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley) in a Mixed Tag Team Match.

The Segments Announced for the December 12th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

1. WWE Champion Cody Rhodes speaks live on SmackDown.

2. WWE Celebrates the Career of John Cena before his Final Match.