WWE SmackDown Results: Injured champ replaced by top star; big change for top champs [SPOILER 12/20/2024]

We got the taping for next week's WWE SmackDown right after this week's episode concluded. The Bloodline kicked off the show and was in the middle of a promo when they were interrupted by Drew McIntyre.

Drew called them out and we got some trash-talking before the former WWE Champ ran into the crowd to avoid the Bloodline.

WWE SmackDown Result Spoilers (December 20, 2024):

The Bloodline vs. LA Knight, Apollo Crews & Andrade ended in no-contest
Carmelo Hayes def. Braun Strowman
Johnny Gargano def. Alex Shelley
Bianca Belair & Naomi def. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae to retain the Women’s Tag Team Championship

WWE SmackDown Results: The Bloodline vs. LA Knight, Apollo Crews & Andrade

After the attack from the Bloodline in the last two episodes, Knight, Crews, and Andrade teamed up to face the trio of Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu, and Tama Tonga. The match ended in no contest as far as we can tell.

Result: D.N.F

After the match, Fatu attacked Knight and we got a big brawl before the show moved on.

Grade: B

We saw Kevin Owens in a heated segment backstage, talking about Cody Rhodes and what was next.

The Grayson Waller Effect was up next and the guest of the night was Braun Strowman who came out dressed as Santa Claus.

The segment led to a rematch for Strowman from the last episode with Carmelo Hayes.

WWE SmackDown Results: Carmelo Hayes vs. Braun Strowman

Carmelo Hayes was looking to get revenge after being blindsided by Braun Strowman in the last episode of the blue brand. Strowman was in control early on but Melo managed to get back in it with some big moves and picked up the win.

Result: Carmelo Hayes def. Braun Strowman

Grade: B-

WWE SmackDown Results: Johnny Gargano vs. Alex Shelley

We got a match between former tag champ Alex Shelley of the Motor City Machine Guns and the current tag champ Johnny Gargano. DIY debuted its new entrance music as well during this match. Shelley put up a great fight but Gargano managed to pull off the victory.

Result: Johnny Gargano def. Alex Shelley

Grade: B

WWE SmackDown Results: Bianca Belair & Naomi (c) vs. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae - Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Bianca Belair teamed up with Naomi to defend the women's tag titles since Jade Cargill was out with an injury. Jax and LeRae tried to get the upper hand early on but Belair and Naomi came out with the win.

Result: Bianca Belair & Naomi def. Nia Jax & Candice LeRae to retain the Women’s Tag Team Championship

Grade: B+