With Triple H suffering a career-threatening injury on Raw, WWE Champion "Stone Cold" Steve Austin blames The Game for The Two-Man Power Trip losing the Tag Team Championship while three teams prepare to compete for the gold in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match in the main event. Plus, Eddie Guerrero goes one-on-one with X-Pac and much more action.

As "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's association with The Alliance makes him ineligible for a rematch against Kurt Angle for the WWE Championship, Shane McMahon orchestrates a plan to get The Rattlesnake another chance. Chris Jericho & WCW Champion The Rock team up with WWE Referee Mike Chioda to take on The Dudley Boyz & Alliance Referee Nick Patrick.

The Rock joins forces with Rob Van Dam to take on The Undertaker & Chris Jericho. "Stone Cold" Steve Austin is on the hunt for Booker T. Tajiri defends the Cruiserweight Championship against Crash Holly. Plus, Test faces Jeff Hardy, The Dudley Boyz & Christian battle Albert, Scotty 2 Hotty & Tazz in six-man action, and much more.

While SmackDown General Manager Stephanie McMahon tries to prevent her superstars from defecting to Raw, the rivalry between Edge and Chris Jericho leads to a Steel Cage Match main event. After sending a message to the SmackDown locker room by attacking Mark Henry, Brock Lesnar sends a message to WWE Undisputed Champion The Rock.

When Stephanie McMahon doesn't give Brock Lesnar anything to be grateful for on this special Thanksgiving edition of SmackDown, the Beast looks to satisfy his appetite for destruction by targeting Paul Heyman and WWE Champion Big Show. Plus, Edge & Rey Mysterio take on John Cena & Matt Hardy, Jamie Noble calls out Scott Steiner, and more.

United States Champion John Cena calls out The Undertaker. John "Bradshaw" Layfield tries to get a piece of WWE Champion Eddie Guerrero a little early when Latino Heat takes on Luther Reigns. Plus, Superstars compete in a Battle Royal to name a new No. 1 Contender for the Cruiserweight Championship, Rob Van Dam faces Rene Dupree, and much more.

Heidenreich receives a chance to change the stipulation for his upcoming battle with The Undertaker at the Royal Rumble by teaming with Paul Heyman against The Deadman. Kenzo Suzuki looks to show a different set of skills by facing United States Champion John Cena in a Rap Battle. Plus, Kurt Angle finds himself in some hot water and much more.

After Batista is forced to relinquish his World Heavyweight Championship due to injury, a main event Battle Royal to determine a new champion is announced. Rowdy Roddy Piper returns to WWE for the 22nd Anniversary of Piper's Pit with some unique guests. Plus, the final match in the Best of Seven Series for the United States Championship.

After New Day threatened to quit WWE, Mr. McMahon gave Kofi Kingston one last chance to challenge for the WWE Title at WrestleMania … except his fate wouldn’t be in his hands. The Chairman decreed that if Kofi’s New Day brethren could prevail in a Tag Team Gauntlet Match, then The Dreadlocked Dynamo would get his WWE Championship Match on The Grandest Stage of Them All.

Adam Cole defended the NXT Championship against Daniel Bryan in an instant classic to conclude a night of surprises as the black-and-gold brand claimed a resounding victory over SmackDown in the first battle on the march toward Survivor Series.

Roman Reigns returns to SmackDown to issue a challenge to Kevin Owens and a partner of his choosing. SmackDown World Cup winner Ricochet challenges Intercontinental Champion Gunther. Damage CTRL defend the Women’s Tag Team Titles against Liv Morgan & Tegan Nox.

Edge celebrates his 25th anniversary in WWE in his hometown with a match against Sheamus.

WWE honored both Bray Wyatt and WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk on an extremely emotional SmackDown. Plus, LA Knight overcame Finn Bálor, IYO SKY successfully defended her WWE Women’s Title against The LWO’s Zelina Vega, Bobby Lashley helped The Street Profits steal a win from The Brawling Brutes in a Terry Funk Hardcore Tag Team Match, Rey Mysterio defeated Grayson Waller and more.

On the first SmackDown LIVE of 2017, WWE Champion AJ Styles and John Cena will make their Royal Rumble showdown official. Plus The Miz puts his Intercontinental Title on the line against Dean Ambrose.

The Brothers of Destruction defend the WCW Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T. WWE Champion Kurt Angle and WCW Champion The Rock look to bring the WWE Tag Team Championship back home by challenging The Dudley Boyz. Christian defends his Intercontinental Championship against Bradshaw. Plus, Rob Van Dam, The Hardy Boyz, and many more.

With Commissioner William Regal now aligned with The Alliance and the WWE Championship back in the hands of "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, CEO Linda McMahon returns to deal a devastating blow to the WCW and ECW coalition by naming a new WWE Commissioner. Rob Van Dam faces Chris Jericho for a chance The Rock's WCW Championship.

With Kurt Angle defecting to The Alliance, WWE tries to regroup by having Kane go after Angle's WCW United States Championship while The Undertaker challenges "Stone Cold" Steve Austin for the WWE Championship in the main event. The Rock & WCW Champion Chris Jericho defend the WWE Tag Team Championship against Test & Booker T.

WWE Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho & Kurt Angle face Rob Van Dam and Intercontinental Champion Edge. The Rock goes one-on-one with Booker T in the main event to determine the new No. 1 Contender for Y2J's title. In the midst of Mr. McMahon's rivalry with WWE Co-Owner Ric Flair, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin remains a thorn in The Chairman's side.

The Undertaker battles Finlay. World Heavyweight Champion Batista faces Kane. In the debut edition of MizTV, The Miz welcomes Ashley to reveal her new business venture to the entire WWE Universe. Plus, CM Punk clashes with Mr. Kennedy in singles competition, King Booker takes on Matt Hardy, and much more action.

Tensions between The Undertaker and World Heavyweight Champion Batista explode. John "Bradshaw" Layfield is left stunned by the return of another fellow Texan. After being named Edge's replacement in a match against Matt Hardy, The Great Khali receives a message from Kane. Randy Orton goes one-on-one with Jeff Hardy. All this and much more.

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Non Title Match - Daniel Bryan vs. Dolph Ziggler (w/Vickie Guerrero) Singles Match - Jack Swagger vs. Kaval Eight Man Tag Team Match - LayCool (Layla & Michelle McCool), Alicia Fox & Rosa Mendes vs. The Bella Twins (Brie Bella & Nikki Bella), Kelly Kelly & Melina Tag Team Match - Cody Rhodes & Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston & The Big Show World Heavyweight Title #1 Contendership Triple Threat Match - Alberto Del Rio vs. Edge vs. Rey Mysterio

Tonight's episode of SmackDown is being broadcast from the Laredo Energy Arena in Laredo, TX. The scheduled matches for tonight's card are: Singles Match - Heath Slater vs. Justin Gabriel Non Title Match - Cody Rhodes vs. Ezekiel Jackson Singles Match - Drew McIntyre vs. Ted DiBiase Singles Match - Jinder Mahal vs. Sheamus Singles Match - David Otunga vs. Santino Marella Singles Match - Brodus Clay vs. Tyson Kidd Singles Match - Natalya vs. Tamina World Heavyweight Title No Disqualification Match - Daniel Bryan (w/AJ) (c) vs. The Big Show

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What was a festive Christmas night edition of SmackDown LIVE took a shocking turn when AJ Styles met with WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, who said he wanted to see the “animal” inside The Phenomenal One. A slap from The Chairman to Styles’ face did the trick, as the former WWE Champion struck Mr. McMahon with a thunderous right hand. Also, a new United States Champion was crowned and “The New” Daniel Bryan continued to run roughshod over anyone in his path.

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