WWE SmackDown Predictions & Match Card, December 8, 2023: Preview, Start Time, Location, Tickets

Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on December 8, 2023, at the Amica Mutal Pavilion in Providence, RI.

Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings.



WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8

WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360

WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT



SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian

WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am

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Confirmed Match Card

CM Punk is coming to Friday Night SmackDown

At Survivor Series: WarGames, CM Punk returned to WWE for the first time in nearly 10 years. Punk was also seen making an appearance on last week's edition of Monday Night Raw.

After celebrating his return on Monday Night Raw, Punk is now set to reemerge on SmackDown.

United States Title Tournament Matches: Dragon Lee vs. Santos Escobar:

This week's episdoe of Friday Night SmackDown will feature a pair of United States Title Tournament Matches. In the first match, Dragon Lee will battle Santos Escobar. Both Superstars will look to progress in the tournament, with a chance to face U.S. Champion Logan Paul on the line.

WINNER PREDICTION: Dragon Lee

United States Title Tournament Matches: Bobby Lashley vs. Karrion Kross

Plush, another dynamic United States Title Tournament Match, “The All Mighty” Bobby Lashley will take on Karrion Kross in a first-time-ever showdown.

WINNER PREDICTION: Bobby Lashley

Randy Orton & LA Knight vs. Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa

Randy Orton is set to join forces with LA Knight to face off against the Bloodline duo of Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. Orton recently declared a free agent upon his return at WWE Survivor Series but officially inked a deal with the blue brand during last Friday's SmackDown.

Before signing with SmackDown, Orton found himself confronted by Sikoa and Uso. The odds were leveled by Knight, allowing Orton to deliver a stunning RKO to Jimmy. The stage is now set for an intense showdown between these two dynamic teams.

Predicted Match Card

#1. Randy Orton & LA Knight vs. Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa To Main Event

WWE has recently added a colossal tag team bout to this Friday's lineup, featuring Randy Orton & LA Knight squaring off against Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa. Last week on SmackDown, Orton officially declared SmackDown as his home. Before signing with SmackDown, Orton found himself face-to-face with Sikoa and Uso. The odds were equalized by Knight, allowing Orton to execute a stunning RKO on Jimmy. The stage is now set for an intense showdown between these two dynamic teams.

The bout appears massive as it includes some of the top stars on the main roster. Therefore, I believe it should headline the main event, with Randy Orton & LA Knight emerging victorious in the match.

#2. CM Punk Confronts Some New Challenger From The Blue Brand

Since CM Punk is a (kayfabe) "free agent," he can appear on any WWE brand. Punk has featured in two consecutive episodes of Raw since making his return to WWE at Survivor Series: WarGames. Now, Punk is set to reemerge on SmackDown.

For the time being, CM Punk is only announced to appear on the show, but it's possible that he could be facing stars from the blue brand.

#3. Ridge Holland vs. Bobby Lashley

Despite an extraordinary effort from Butch, The All Mighty laid waste to him last week on SmackDown. So, there is a high possibility that Ridge Holland could be up against Bobby Lashley.

#4. Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka of Damage CTRL To Face Some Intruption

In the wake of the brutal Women’s WarGames Match at Survivor Series, Charlotte Flair will go to battle against Asuka. Since Kairi Sane made her return to WWE, Asuka has somewhat aligned herself with Damage CTRL. For sure, Sane would be ringside to secure a win for Asuka. So, there is a possibility that we might have a DQ finish.

#5. Kevin Owens Provides An Update On His Injured Hand

Last week on SmackDown, Logan Paul made a return to announce an intense battle for the No. 1 Contender spot to the U.S. Title. The contenders included Santos Escobar, Bobby Lashley, Dragon Lee, Karrion Kross, Austin Theory, Grayson Waller, Kevin Owens, and a Superstar from NXT.

Kevin Owens confronted the Social Media Superstar and delivered a punch to the emerging Austin Theory's face. Despite Theory injuring Kevin Owens' hand outside the ring, the resilient KO fought back and executed a quick victory by rolling up Grayson Waller.

Later in the show, Owens announced that he would undergo an X-ray on his injured hand.

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