SmackDown results, Dec. 30, 2022: Cena & Owens triumph over Reigns & Zayn on the final SmackDown of 2022

During a conflict with LA Knight, Bray Way suffered the shocking wrath of Uncle Howdy

During a heated conflict with LA Knight, Bray Wyatt suffers the sudden wrath of Uncle Howdy. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more.

Solo Sikoa def. Sheamus 

The Celtic Warrior goes head-to-head with the brutal Enforcer of The Bloodline, while Ridge Holland, Butch and Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos watch from ringside. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In the height of an explosive showdown pitting Sheamus against Solo Sikoa, interference from The Usos incited a brawl between The Bloodline and The Brawling Brutes outside the ring. During the bedlam, Sikoa overcame Sheamus with the Samoan Spike - a tribute to the late great Samoan Superstar Umaga. 

After the matchup, Ridge Holland & Butch were swiftly taken out of the equation, paving the way for The Enforcer to cause further damage on his defeated opponent with a steel chair. Before he could, though, Drew McIntyre suddenly reemerged on SmackDown and cleared the ring!

Ronda Rousey def. Raquel Rodriguez in a SmackDown Women’s Title Match

The Baddest Woman on the Planet attempts to defend her title against a determined Raquel Rodriguez with Shayna Baszler lurking in the shadows. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Despite heroically fighting through the pain of her injured arm, Raquel Rodriguez was defeated by Ronda Rousey in a SmackDown Women's Title Match when the titleholder locked in an Armbar on the top rope and immediately drove her opponent's injured arm down on the canvas to make her tap out.

Charlotte Flair def. Ronda Rousey to capture the SmackDown Women's Title

The Opportunity reemerges to surprise Ronda Rousey and defeat The Baddest Woman on the Planet to recapture the SmackDown Women’s Title. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

Before Rousey could celebrate her victory over Raquel  Rodriguez, The Opportunity suddenly came knocking. Charlotte Flair made a stunning return from an injury that Rousey had caused and immediately challenged the champion to a title contest. When The Baddest Woman on the Planet went for an Armbar in the impromptu matchup, Flair quickly turned the tables and rolled up The Rowdy One to become a 14-time Women's Champion!  

Braun Strowman challenged Gunther for the Intercontinental Title. The Ring General used of Imperium's numbers advantage to unleash a vicious beatdown on The Monster of All Monsters

The Monster of All Monsters brings the chaos along with his challenge for the Intercontinental Title, and The Ring General responds by bringing the pain. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

John Cena & Kevin Owens def. Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn 

The Cenation Leader returns to SmackDown to join forces with KO against The Head of the Table & The Honorary Uce. Catch WWE action on WWE Network, FOX, USA Network, Sony India and more. #SmackDown

In a highly-anticipated main event showdown on the final SmackDown of 2022, John Cena returned to join forces with Kevin Owens against Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn. The Leader of the Cenation and KO hit a double Five Knuckle Shuffle on The Head of the Table and The Honorary Uce. Cena then took out Reigns with the Attitude Adjustment and opened the door for Owens to hit the Stunner on Zayn for the three-count.