WWE SmackDown Live Results: SmackDown Updates & Highlights (24th December 2021)

Thanks for joining us on this special Christmas Eve edition of WWE SmackDown. From everyone at Sportskeeda, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. See you guys tomorrow for AEW Rampage.

Happy holidays, WWE Universe! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/AlEkFpV6Sg
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!#SmackDown @DMcIntyreWWE @BaronCorbinWWE @riddickMoss pic.twitter.com/ufrHTX87ln
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

"SUGAR COOKIES TO THE HEAD OF THE USOS!" - @PatMcAfeeShow #SmackDown #MiracleOn34th @TrueKofi pic.twitter.com/rh41ni9y1j
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Kofi Kingston then brought a platter of cookies into the ring and headed to the top rope. He then dived out to ringside, catching The Usos with cookies to the face. Meanwhile in the ring. McIntyre was all over Madcapp Moss tossing him across the ring. McIntyre went for the Claymore Kick but Happy Corbin caught his leg from ringside. Kingston and McIntyre cornered Corbin and Kingston unloaded a jug off egg nog on his head. McIntyre followed by dumping more egg nog on Corbin and Madcap Moss.

Back in the ring, Drew McIntyre hit Madcap Moss with the Claymore Kick and pinned him.

Drew McIntyre and The New Day def. Madcap Moss and The Usos

Woods fought back at ringside, dishing out superkicks, as McIntyre hit Madcap Moss with a vertical suplex.

We're back from the commercial break and Madcap Mossi is all over Drew McIntyre. Moss has been dominant since happy Corbin's vicious attack on McIntyre moments ago. Out at ringside, The Usos sent a Christmas tree crashing into Kofi Kingston before ramming the tree into Xavier Woods.

Season's Beatings! 🎄🎅

Happy @BaronCorbinWWE delivers a brutal candy cane Kendo Stick attack on @DMcIntyreWWE as The #NewDay & The @WWEUsos battle through presents and Christmas trees during the Miracle on 34th Street Fight on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/V2lVVQM8G5
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Happy Corbin runs into the ring and smashes a kendo stick across Drew McIntyre's back. Meanwhile, The Usos and The New Day brawl on the entrance ramp.

Madcap Moss tags in for his team and is all over Kofi Kingston. Kingston manages to quickly tag out. Drew McIntyre tags in. Moss with right hands to the midsection but McIntyre takes him down with a clothesline. Things break down as The Usos and New Day brawl in the ring.

The Usos and Madcap Moss vs The New Day and Drew McIntyre (Miracle on 34th Street Fight)

Xavier Woods and Jey Uso start off for their teams. Woods takes Uso down with a right hand, follows it up with a Snapmare and tags Kofi Kingston in.

We're sure these will remain untouched during this matchup.#SmackDown #MiracleOn34th Street Fight pic.twitter.com/eun5E9bfyw
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

The Miracle on 34th Street Fight is coming next!

.@SamiZayn has earned a shot at @ShinsukeN's #ICTitle!#SmackDown #GauntletMatch pic.twitter.com/d6SyGoRhJ4
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Ricochet headed to the top rope and went to hit a Shooting Star Press. However, Zayn got the knees up on time and followed it up with the Helluva Kick to pick up the win. Zayn is now the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship.

Sami Zayn wins

Sami Zayn went to follow it up with an Exploder Suplex to the corner but Ricochet fought out of it with a series of elbow strikes. Zayn, however, did manage the Exploder into the corner after this. Zayn then charged at Ricochet and ate a superkick.

Sami Zayn went for the Blue Thunder Bomb but Ricochet countered it into a pinning position for a two-count. Zayn then actually hit the Blue Thunder Bomb and got a nearfall of his own.

Ricochet vs Sami Zayn

The last two men in the gauntlet were now in the ring. Sami Zayn was fresh and took advantage, he was all over Ricochet early on. Overconfidence almost cost Sami Zayn though as Ricochet hit a hurricanrana and got a nearfall off it.

Jinder Mahal vs Ricochet

Jinder Mahal was the next man in. He went to hit Ricochet with the Khallas but Ricochet reversed it into a roll-up and managed to get the three-count, pinning Jinder.

Jinder Mahal eliminated

Humberto Carrillo vs Ricochet

Humberto heads to the top rope but Ricochet gets his legs up. He then makes quick work of Carrillo, hitting him with a Codebreaker and pinning him.

Humberto Carillo is eliminated

Ricochet heads back to the top rope but Ridge Holland with the distraction again. This gave Sheamus the chance to boot Ricochet off the apron. Cesaro runs down from the back at this point and he attacks Rudge Holland. Ricochet uses his chance to roll up Sheamus and eliminate him.

Sheamus is elimnated

Ricochet takes Sheamus down with a springboard crossbody. He looks to follow it up with a Lionsaut but Sheamus gets the knees up. Ricochet then hit a flying clothesline and a standing moonsault but it wasn't enough to put Sheamus away.

Sheamus takes Ricochet down with a swinging backbreaker. He then locks in a chokehold, grounding Ricochet. Ricochet fights his way back to his feet but Sheamus takes him down with a bodyslam. Sheamus continues to club Ricochet across the chest before heading to the top rope. Sheamus goes for a flying clothesline but Ricochet hits back with a DDT for a two-count.

Sheamus vs Ricochet

Ricochet came in next. He send Sheamus crashing out of the ring before hitting a dive out to the floor.

.@RidgeWWE steps up to distract @WWECesaro to the benefit of @WWESheamus in the 12 Days of Christmas #GauntletMatch on #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PIkqy8oxie
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Cesaro fights back and goes for the Cesaro Swing but only manages to get about 4, his back is clearly not in great shape. Cesaro looks for the neutralizer but Ridge Holland gets on the apron for the distraction. Sheamus uses the distraction to hit a Brogue Kick and pin Cesaro.

Cesaro eliminated

Cesaro vs Sheamus

Sheamus' former tag partner Cesaro was in next. Cesaro was still feeling the effects from the attack at the hands of Ridge Holland with his ribs taped up. Sheamus goes after Cesaro's back early, hitting him with clubbing strikes to the back.

Drew Gulak vs Sheamus

Drew Gulak was in next but Sheamus immediately hit him with a Brogue Kick and pinned him.

Drew Gulak eliminated

Sheamus was in control when we came back from the commercial but Ivar hits a Sidewalk Slam followed by a running crossbody. Ivar goes for a pin but Sheamus kicks out at the last second. Iva heads to the top rope but Sheamus brings him down and catches him with a Brogue Kick to pin him.

Ivar is eliminated

Erik vs Sheamus

Former world champion Sheamus is in next. However, Erik catches Sheamus with a right hand and sends him crashing out of the ring as we cut to a commercial break.

VIKING SPLASH!!@Ivar_WWE is moving on!#SmackDown #GauntletMatch pic.twitter.com/5YVEi0kwYM
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Ivar vs Shanky

Ivar of the Viking Raiders was in next. He was all over Shanky hitting him with a Bronco Buster before heading to the top rope and hitting a splash. That was enough to put Shanky away.

Shanky eliminated

Angel Garza vs Shanky

Shanky is in next and the giant has a huge size advatage. Shanky with an incredible start as he hits Angel Garza with a modified version of the wasteland to eliminate him.

Angel Garza eliminated

Angel Garza vs Erik

Erik of the Viking Raiders was in next. Garza caugt him with a dropkick as he was getting into the ring, sending him crashing to the floor. Garza goes for a moonsault out to the floor but Erik catches him in midair and sends Garza crashing into the post. Garza pins Erk.

Erik is eliminiated

Angel Garza vs Mansoor (12 Days of Christmas gauntlet match)

Angel Garza and Mansoor start the 12 Days of Christmas gauntlet match. Garza started in total control and made short work of Mansoor. Pinning him in about a minute.

Mansoor is eliminated

The 12 Days of Christmas Gauntlet match will be next. The winner will get a shot at Shinsuke Nakamura's IC Championship on a future date.

🗣 LET'S GOOOO!!!#SmackDown @ShinsukeN @rickboogswwe @PatMcAfeeShow pic.twitter.com/xpfn191w5Q
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Rick Boogs played Shinsuke Nakamura down to the ring next. It looks like the Intercontinental Champion will be at ringside for the next match.

Keep fighting, Toni! 👏👏👏#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xQZHxHKKsy
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Charlotte has a Figure 4 locked in but couldn't out Storm away. Both Charlotte and Toni Storm trade roll-ups in the ring and in the end, Chalotte manages to pin Toni Storm.

Charlotte Flair def. Toni Storm

The match was quite good but the ending wasn't the most satisfying to be champ. Regardless, Charlotte Flair will be heading into the new years as still SmackDown Women's Champion.

Charlotte heads to the top rope and goes for a moonsault. Storm rolls away but Charlotte Flair lands on her feet and hits a standing moonsault.

Back from the break, Charlotte Flair was still in control. She trash-talked Storm while she got back to her feet. Flair then took Storm down as she tried to get back to her feet. The Queen was in total control of the match at this point but Storm hits a snap suplex out of nowhere.

Flair fights back and has Toni Storm grounded. Storm tries to bridge it but Charlotte takes her back down. Charlotte hits a big boot and takes Toni Storm down as we head to commercial break.

Toni Storm is taking it to the champ!#SmackDown @MsCharlotteWWE pic.twitter.com/86jcEc8HPa
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021

Charlotte Flair (C) vs Toni Storm [for the WWE SmackDown Women's Champioship]

The match began with Storm and Flair locking up in the middle of the ring. Storm started the match, hitting a low dropkick. Charlotte Flair rolls out of the ring for a breather.

The first match on SmackDown sees Charlotte Flair putting the SmackDown Women's Championship on the line against Toni Storm.

Is it Toni Storm's night?!?

She challenges @MsCharlotteWWE for her #WomensTitle NEXT on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/59tMNfsCgI
— WWE (@WWE) December 25, 2021