WWE SmackDown Results, Live Updates, Highlights & Commentary online from Friday Night SmackDown (11th December 2020)

WWE SmackDown Results December 11th, 2020: Latest Friday Night SmackDown Winners, Grades, Video Highlights

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😮 🍾#SmackDown @CarmellaWWE @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/CPDLEMUjgU
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

The Boss @SashaBanksWWE has SNAPPED! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/IYjmzbeJtN
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

Carmella's submission is countered into the Bank Statement, but Mella's right-hand man tosses a bottle in the air to distract the ref. He then pulls Banks out of the ring. Banks chases him around ringside then attacks Carmella in the corner, refusing to break after the ref's five count.

Carmella defeats Sasha Banks via DQ.

Banks is laid out by Carmella, and the Untouchable One bashes the champion with a bottle of champagne.

The SmackDown Women's Champion takes Carmella to the corner for the running double knees and a slingshot Meteora. When she attempts the Bank Statement again, Mella counters a second time. A figure-4 neck lock in the ropes leaves Banks unable to avoid a flying crossbody. Mella then follows in with the Code of Silence.

😱 😱 😱 😱#SmackDown #WomensTitle @CarmellaWWE @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/8gRxndlwVQ
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

"I'm the best! Not you!"#SmackDown @CarmellaWWE @SashaBanksWWE pic.twitter.com/3TttdL5jCR
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Banks responds, dropping Carmella on the apron and hitting a Meteora, crashing Carmella's head into the ring post. However, Carmella is able to quickly turn things around with an X-Factor on the apron as we cut to commercial.

Carmella starts the match by repeatedly slapping Sasha Banks. A tilt-a-whirl head scissors sets up for the Code of Silence, but Banks blocks, nearly locking in the Bank Statement. Mella backs her into the corner and bashes her in the face with a series of back elbows.

NEXT FRIDAY on @FS1! #SmackDown @BiancaBelairWWE @itsBayleyWWE pic.twitter.com/hcpgqt84z3
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Like a Tag Team Title Match.

NEXT FRIDAY on @FS1 the #SmackDown Tag Team Titles are on the line! @MontezFordWWE @AngeloDawkins @HEELZiggler @RealRobertRoode pic.twitter.com/lXINJupAAP
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Next week SmackDown will air on FS1. Bayley will go one on one with Bianca Belair, among other things.

It's time for the main event. Sasha Banks defends her SmackDown Women's Championship against Carmella next.

"Tonight was a test, and unfortunately you failed."#SmackDown @WWEGable @otiswwe pic.twitter.com/WQjl3rbYvn
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Backstage, King Corbin is congratulating his new Knights of the Lone Wolf. They've pledged ruthless loyalty to the King. When the Mysterio Family return, Corbin and his knights will be waiting.

Backstage, Gable says that tonight was a learning experience. He didn't want Otis to tag him in, as Otis had the match won. He's trying to teach him the Alpha mentality of what not to do. No issues about losing, it happens. Back to the drawing board.

Gable and Otis, wherever it goes, will be amazing .

.@WWECesaro & @ShinsukeN take down @WWEGable & @otiswwe on #SmackDown. pic.twitter.com/y3cjeKrTQO
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

.@WWEGable is going for a SWING in the #WWEThunderDome!#SmackDown @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/aomNo0nfUj
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

How did @WWEGable do that?!#SmackDown @WWECesaro pic.twitter.com/J5yD3T5VQn
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

.@WWEGable and @otiswwe put their tag team chemistry to test against @WWECesaro and @ShinsukeN. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/DSPepCPbhx
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Cesaro counters for his iconic giant swing. After over a dozen spins, Cesaro tags out to Shinsuke Nakamura, who delivers a devastating Kinshasa to Gable.

Shinsuke Nakamura and Cesaro defeat Chad Gable and Otis via pinfall.

While they didn't win, the Alpha Academy really impress on SmackDown.

Cesaro and Otis kick things off, and the new and improved Otis surprises the former Tag Team Champion. Gable tags in and brings down Cesaro with a double leg takedown. Gable holds a waist lock, and Cesaro is unable to break away from his grip. Cesaro is unable to outwrestle Gable or out muscle Otis, but when Gable tags in again, a European uppercut nearly knocks his block off. Cesaro and Nakamura, both class strikers, use what they know best.

Nakamura is caught by a rolling ax kick from Gable, leading to Otis tagging in. Cesaro is in as well but is launched sky-high by the Blue Collar Working Man. A crushing body splash in the corner sets up for the caterpillar, but Gable stops it, telling him to remember the plan. Otis tags out, and Gable sets up for a missile dropkick.

The #RiottSquad pick up the win on #SmackDown!@YaOnlyLivvOnce @RubyRiottWWE pic.twitter.com/b3EYjMjAcd
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

You love to see it!@RubyRiottWWE @YaOnlyLivvOnce #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/aTKUY6Qh8x
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

We get a video of Chad Gable training Otis through his Alpha Academy. Backstage, Kayla interviews them, with both men hyping one another up. Cesaro and Nakamura come in to try to rile them up, but Gable keeps himself and Otis calm. They'll face off in tag team action next.

Nattie hits her slingshot atomic drop, but Billie blind tags. Morgan breaks away, and she and Riott hit their finish to take out the former Iconic.

The Riott Squad defeats Billie Kay and Nataya via pinfall.

"Kids, If you don't talk some sense into daddy, I am going to be the guy that takes the food off the table." - @WWERomanReigns to @FightOwensFight's family.#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/jHK6MM2LEm
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

The Riott Squad take out Billie early on, tagging in and out and laying in some tandem offense. Ruby Riott lifts Liv Morgan up in a wheelbarrow, and Morgan rolls through launching Riott in with a shoulder tackle in the corner. Morgan tags back in, but after nearly running into Natalya, Kay lays her out with a roundhouse.

Natalya tags in, and she and Kay take over.

The Riott Squad are in action next, taking on Billie Kay and a mystery partner. The Femme Fatal found one, of course, bringing in The B.O.A.T. Natalya.

.@WWERomanReigns is MAULING @FightOwensFight backstage at #WWEThunderDome!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/do7u50oOBr
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Kevin Owens is backstage looking for Roman Reigns, one leg and all. When Kayla Braxton stops him for a short interview, he's attacked by the Tribal Cheif holding a steel chair. Roman bounces him off some steel in the back before addressing Kevin Owens' family. He says he's the guy that puts the roof over their head and food on their table. However, if they don't talk sense into Owens, he'll take the food off the table.

"Show him who's calling the shots. You're the shot caller. You're the OG. This is your island. It's your ring." - @HeymanHustle to @WWERomanReigns #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xeG9hLMfFR
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

KO demands the Universal Champion get in the ring, and though he almost does, Paul Heyman talks him out of it. "You do this on your time, not his time. He's trying to call the shots, but you call the shots." Roman listens, and they head to the back.

An ode to #WWETLC

by @FightOwensFight pic.twitter.com/hsAGYn2Lae
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

Jey @WWEUsos is ASSAULTING @FightOwensFight!#SmackDown @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/WURAoCpW7a
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

"You want me to fear you?"#SmackDown @FightOwensFight @WWERomanReigns @HeymanHustle pic.twitter.com/ef42O0UKCZ
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

.@FightOwensFight is filling up the ring with tables, ladders & chairs. 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/5EbAjHAfOb
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

KO climbs the ladder to continue his statement and is attacked by Jey Uso. "Main Event" Jey hits KO in the knee with a chair and sets him up on a table for the Uso Splash. Still, KO gets back to his feet as Uso climbs, battering him with a chair. The damage was done to Owens' knee, but he was still able to send Uso through the table with the Pop-Up Powerbomb. Owens' knee completely buckles just as Roman's music hits.

Kevin Owens says that Roman Reigns is at his best at the moment, better than he's ever been. At TLC, Owens will take part in the biggest match of his career when he challenges Reigns for the Universal Championship. And while Owens loves his family, they can't be a part of that event like Roman's can. However, KO will have all the help he needs from the tables, ladders, and chairs in the ring.

After we get a highlight package showing what happened last week, Roman Reigns is met by Jey Uso. He asks if they're good, and Roman says he's good before asking about his family. Before the conversation continues, Kevin Owens' music hits, and he heads on out. Jey asks Roman to let him take Owens out himself. Roman allows it as Owens litters the ring with tables, ladders, and chairs (Oh My).

.@BiancaBelairWWE brought the *literal* receipts! #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SKtCTajPkK
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

.@WWEBigE is the master of the 5 count.@SamiZayn is the master of the 10 count. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/dyo0a98B5p
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 12, 2020

Bianca Belair catches Bayley trash-talking her and brings out a list that highlights all of Bianca's accomplishments and Bayley's failures over the past month.

Next up, Roman Reigns and Paul Heyman address the Tribal Chief's assault on Kevin Owens and Jey Uso last week.

Sasha Banks set to defend Championship on tonight's SmackDown against Carmella

It’s non-title action, as @WWEBigE looks to put a “Big Ending” to @SamiZayn’s conspiracy claims. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/xMYuz7KAJU
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

"Now THAT'S entertaining, Cole!" - @WWEGraves #SmackDown @SamiZayn pic.twitter.com/EqTo4AY2Vv
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2020

Zayn mocks E, doing the classic hip swivel. However, E stands up as he bounces off the ropes, dropping him with some belly to belly suplexes. The smile momentarily leaves E's face but comes back when he nearly decapitates Zayn with a clothesline. Zayn tries to hit a crossbody but is caught by E. E sets up for the Big Ending only to have his eyes raked.

Zayn thinks he has E set up for the Helluva Kick. E catches him again, dropping him with a uranage. Zayn claims that his wrist is broken, trying to get the ref to break up the action. When Big E refuses to let up, Zayn slaps him across the face. E chases Sami around and under the ring, and fails to get inside the ring as the ref hits the ten count.

Sami Zayn defeats Big E via count out.

When we return, Zayn has taken over. Not sure how. Big E blocks a snapmare but is hung up on the ropes. A diving elbow hits E right in the nose.