WWE Friday Night SmackDown on , featured the return of John Cena (via video) and a main event where The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn) defeated Drew McIntyre , Sheamus , and Kevin Owens. Match Results & Key Moments

: Hit Row won a Triple Threat tag match against Legado del Fantasma and The Viking Raiders to become the #1 contenders for the Tag Team Titles. Event Information Event WWE Friday Night SmackDown Date December 16, 2022 Location Allstate Arena, Rosemont, Illinois Main Event The Bloodline vs. Kevin Owens , Drew McIntyre & Sheamus Key Return John Cena (Video Segment)

: Gunther successfully defended his title against Ricochet in a highly-rated, physical encounter.

: John Cena appeared via a pre-taped video to announce he would team with Kevin Owens to face Roman Reigns and Sami Zayn on the final SmackDown of 2022.

: Damage CTRL ( Dakota Kai and IYO SKY) defeated Liv Morgan and Tegan Nox to retain the WWE Women's Tag Team Championships.

: In the main event, Sami Zayn secured the pinfall for The Bloodline after a chaotic match, further solidifying his place within the faction at the time.