WWE SmackDown Concludes Year with Major Matches

WWE SmackDown concluded 2024 with a compelling show in Tampa, FL, featuring major storylines and match outcomes. Cody Rhodes returned, setting up a Ladder Match against Kevin Owens for the WWE Championship at the Royal Rumble, while Owens continues to hold the Winged Eagle Belt despite being ordered by GM Nick Aldis to relinquish it by the end of the night. In a women's tag match, Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Bayley defeated Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae, with Stratton hinting at a potential cash-in on Jax. The episode also marked the end of a two-hour era for SmackDown, transitioning into a longer format starting next week. Additionally, Shinsuke Nakamura will face Andrade in a non-title match on the first SmackDown of 2025. With several feuds intensifying, including Braun Strowman and the Bloodline's ongoing conflicts, the stage is set for an exciting new year in WWE.