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WWE Smackdown Results for December 27th, 2024

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On This Day Trivia

December 28th, 1997 – Another WCW Misstep
WCW presented their most commercially successful PPV of all time, Starrcade, from the MCI Center in Washington D.C. The event was built around a blockbuster main event with H_ _ _ H_ _ _ _ defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against S_ _ _ _ in a story that had been building for almost 18 months. S_ _ _ _ had not appeared in a single match during that time.

The match’s chaotic finish saw N_ _ _ P_ _ _ _ _ _ , a referee with a history of favoring the nWo, count a pinfall that was supposed to be fast but instead appeared normal. This created confusion as B_ _ _ H_ _ _ , who was ringside, intervened to restart the match, citing his determination to ensure no wrestler suffered an injustice like the infamous 'Montreal Screwjob' he had endured. S_ _ _ _ ultimately won the championship after applying the Scorpion Deathlock.

Backstage speculation suggests H_ _ _ H_ _ _ _ and E_ _ _ B_ _ _ _ _ _ _ influenced the referee’s count to protect H_ _ _ H_ _ _ _ and weaken S_ _ _ _ and B_ _ _ H_ _ _. The mishandled finish remains one of the most controversial moments in wrestling history.

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TV Results

Naomi, Bianca Belair, and Bayley defeated Nia Jax, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae in a chaotic Six-Woman Tag Team Match. Miscommunication between LeRae and Stratton led to Naomi pinning LeRae for the win. Earlier, Stratton seemed ready to cash in her Money in the Bank contract but was stopped by LeRae, adding to the tension within their team.

Braun Strowman defeated Austin Theory in a dominant display of strength, ending the match with a thunderous Running Powerslam. The Street Profits overcame Los Garza in a heated tag team contest, with interference from B-Fab and Elektra Lopez adding to the chaos at ringside.

A match between Sami Zayn and Carmelo Hayes ended in a no contest when Braun Strowman chased off Hayes, and The Bloodline attacked Zayn. The ensuing brawl saw Braun also fall victim to The Bloodline’s assault, intensifying their dominance on SmackDown.

In the main event segment, Kevin Owens attacked Cody Rhodes’ injured neck after their Ladder Match at Royal Rumble was officially announced.

WWE

📣 Rumor Roundup: Cena, Logan Paul, Orton, and More
Speculation is swirling around WWE’s WrestleMania 41 plans, including Logan Paul’s rumored world title match against John Cena. Additional buzz includes Randy Orton potentially starring in a Netflix series, the possibility of Money in the Bank becoming a two-night event, and Taz potentially making an in-ring return.

🎤 John Cena’s WrestleMania 41 Plans Revealed
WWE is reportedly planning a blockbuster matchup for John Cena at WrestleMania 41, with rumors suggesting Cody Rhodes could be his opponent. Cena’s potential involvement in the world title picture adds to speculation about a major WrestleMania lineup that also features The Rock.

AEW

🎥 Tony Khan Discusses the Future of AEW Rampage
Tony Khan confirmed that AEW Rampage will soon come to an end, with the company shifting its focus to accommodate the expanded four-hour TV schedule introduced earlier this year. Khan emphasized that this is part of AEW’s evolving programming strategy.

🕒 AEW Adjusting TV Schedule After Rampage Ends
Tony Khan outlined AEW’s plans to manage the four hours of weekly TV time following Rampage’s cancellation. The company aims to maintain strong narratives across its other shows, Dynamite and Collision, while exploring ways to expand storytelling opportunities.

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On This Day Answer

December 28th, 1997 – Another WCW Misstep
WCW presented their most commercially successful PPV of all time, Starrcade, from the MCI Center in Washington D.C. The event was built around a blockbuster main event with Hulk Hogan defending the WCW World Heavyweight Championship against Sting in a story that had been building for almost 18 months. Sting had not appeared in a single match during that time.

The match’s chaotic finish saw Nick Patrick, a referee with a history of favoring the nWo, count a pinfall that was supposed to be fast but instead appeared normal. This created confusion as Bret Hart, who was ringside, intervened to restart the match, citing his determination to ensure no wrestler suffered an injustice like the infamous 'Montreal Screwjob' he had endured. Sting ultimately won the championship after applying the Scorpion Deathlock.

Backstage speculation suggests Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff influenced the referee’s count to protect Hulk Hogan and weaken Sting and Bret Hart. The mishandled finish remains one of the most controversial moments in wrestling history.

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