WWE Smackdown was interesting even though the main event was puzzling. It was a great setup for Saturday Night's Main Event. Here's what happened.

The Miz and Evans had a match after a heated moment backstage set it up earlier in the show. The A-Lister had control for the first couple of moves, but the high-flyer sent him out of the ring and hit a beautiful moonsault.

Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s HIGHLIGHTS, GRADES, and RESULTS of the WWE Friday Night SmackDown (December 5, 2025).

WWE SmackDown results, winners and match grades on December 12, 2025 ahead of John Cena's final match at Saturday Night's Main Event.

Denver witnessed a high-octane SmackDown, setting the stage for War Games. Jey Uso and LA Knight advanced in 'The Last Time Is Now' tournament, while

SmackDown opened with a video recapping the events of Survivor Series before we got the usual shots of people walking backstage. Nick Aldis was shown telling Drew McIntyre he was still suspended and ordered him to leave, but Cody Rhodes attacked him in his truck.

Before a stunned crowd, John Cena signaled to fans that his time is finally over, tapping out on a sleeper hold from Gunter at Saturday Night's Main Event.