WWE SmackDown Live Results 26th December 2017, Latest SmackDown Live winners and video highlights

Rusev day is the new Yes! Movement.
Rusev day is the new Yes! Movement.

The New Day vs. Rusev & Aiden English vs. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable

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It was chaotic from the get-go as one member from each team looked to dominate the match in the early goings with the Usos joining the commentary team. Gable showed off his freakish strength with a double German Suplex on Big E and Aiden English. This dude has immense talent.

After a series of exchanges, Gable and Benjamin started working on Xavier Woods in the corner. A momentary distraction from English was enough for Woods to create some separation with an enziguiri on Benjamin.

The final stages of the match saw countless teasers of English and Rusev pulling off a much-needed upset. A double powerbomb from Rusev and a picture-perfect splash from English too weren't enough to get the win.

At one point, Rusev had both Gable and Woods in the accolade amidst deafening chants in the All-State Arena. Benjamin, however, made the save and went to work on Big E. A well-placed knee to the jaw of Big E, who was stationary on the top rope was enough to stun the big man.

Benjamin got him up on his shoulders and Gable did the honours of leaping off the top and executing their double team finisher. Pinfall. 1...2...3!

Result: Benjamin and Gable become the new #1 contenders for the tag team titles

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The friction between Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan continued to be prominently featured as the two authority figures were part of a really uncomfortable backstage segment.

Shane O'Mac fired a host of questions regarding Bryan's decision for the night and accused him of favouritism towards Zayn and KO. Bryan told McMahon to have faith in him and told him that he got things under control.

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