Articles by John Kleinchester

December 23, 2022 (taped the week prior) Allstate Arena – Chicago, IL By: John Kleinchester SmackDown kicked off with The Bloodline coming down to the ring.

Friday Night SmackDown included John Cena announcing he would be Kevin Owens’ partner and two WWE championship matches

WWE Friday Night SmackDown included the finals of the World Cup tournament between Ricochet and Santos Escobar.

Friday Night SmackDown saw the return of Becky Lynch, Drew McIntyre & Sheamus gain the advantage, and the World Cup final is set.

Friday Night SmackDown saw Kevin Owens added to the WarGames match, and Ricochet & Butch advanced in the World Cup tournament.

Friday Night SmackDown included Gunther defending the Intercontinental title against Rey Mysterio, the World Cup begins next week & more.

Friday Night SmackDown featured a message from “Uncle Howdy”, the return of Emma, and matches added to Crown Jewel and Raw on Monday.

October 21, 2022 Huntington Center, Toledo, OH By: John Kleinchester The show kicked off with Sheamus coming to the ring with The Brawling Brutes for his

Bray Wyatt speaks for the first time since his return, Rey Mysterio joins the SmackDown roster and earns a future title shot.