Tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown will be the final show before tomorrow's Saturday Night's Main Event. The air is filled with melancholy as the wrestling world is preparing to bid the legendary John Cena a final goodbye. WWE has advertised a handful of things for tonight's SmackDown and stars like Cody Rhodes, Rhea Ripley, and Solo Sikoa will be in the house.
With the holiday season around the corner, the timing of the shows has been a common concern among fans. The December 12 edition of SmackDown will start at 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT. The show will air on its regular time in the United States and fans can enjoy it while having their favorite snacks. But the timing will vary in other parts of the world depending on their specific region.
WWE SmackDown timing in different regions
- USA: 8:00 PM ET/ 7:00 PM CT (Friday)
- Canada: 8:00 PM ET (Friday)
- United Kingdom: 1:00 AM GMT (Saturday)
- Ireland: 1:00 AM GMT (Saturday)
- India: 6:30 AM IST (Saturday)
- Australia: 11:00 AM AEST (Saturday)
- Japan: 10:00 AM JST (Saturday)
- Saudi Arabia: 4:00 AM AST (Saturday)
How to watch Friday Night SmackDown?
Several interesting feuds and storylines have been brewing on WWE SmackDown lately, stirring a wave of excitement in both divisions. Therefore, it becomes a must-watch show. Fans wishing to see tonight's epsiode live can head to the Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
You can also catch all the action live on USA Network as WWE SmackDown telecasts there in the United States. For international viewers, Netflix will remain the exclusive streaming platform of Friday Night SmackDown. You can sit back on your couch and tune into the show at your regional timings.
Advertised card for tonight's WWE SmackDown
- Ilja Dragunov vs. Tommaso Ciampa (United States Championship)
- Alexa Bliss vs. Lash Legend
- Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega
- Cody Rhodes appears
Several exciting things are set to feature on tonight's SmackDown. The rivalry between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre is expected to unravel a new layer after everything that has been going on. Besides, the women's tag team division will also see a major upheaval. Tommaso Ciampa will finally get his much-awaited shot at the United States Championship.
Amid all these, what will remain the biggest highlight is John Cena's farewell match, which will take place on Saturday. Fans can expect several tributes to The Cenation Leader and video packages on WWE SmackDown tonight as Cena walks down the ramp one last time tomorrow night at Saturday Night's Main Event in Washington, DC.
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