5 takeaways from the final Smackdown Live of the year

#2 Who doesn't love tournaments?

The Modern Day Maharaja could become the King of mid-card

Dolph Ziggler apparently relinquished the US Championship last week, which resulted in an eight-man tournament for the vacant title. This could be a great way to utilise the mid-card of Smackdown roster and make it much more interesting.

Baron Corbin and Bobby Roode collided in the first match of the tournament, in which Roode prevailed. Corbin is yet to get a rematch for the US Championship which could be interesting moving further.

Jinder Mahal's main-event push has finally come to an end, and his run in the mid-card could be engaging if booked correctly. Mahal's status as a performer has increased a lot since his feud with Styles.

We still do not know the final four participants in the tournament, could any surprises be in store next week?