Wrestling: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: The Ruler Meets The Nightmare (December 12, 2025)

This article contains results and spoilers from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for December 12th, 2025. You have been warned! We're here: it's the night before John Cena's last match ever, and WWEFriday Night SmackDown is setting the table for a massive match tomorrow during Saturday Night's Main Event.

Features

The Morning Bark

The Quiz of the Day

Did Lash Legend Win Her Main Roster Singles Debut on 12/12 WWE SmackDown?

Lash Legend has had a busy last month on Friday Night SmackDown. She debuted alongside Nia Jax on the November 7 SmackDown. Then she was added to the Women’s WarGames match, which took place three weeks later.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 12

WWE SmackDown Results : Terror Twins Stand Tall, Oba Femi Confronts Cody Rhodes

The final episode of Friday Night SmackDown ahead of Saturday Night's Main Event is now in the books and things did not go according to plan for the Necessary Evil.

Jesse Ventura News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Jesse ‘The Body’ Ventura Set To Return for Massive Saturday Night’s Main Event Show

Just when you thought the “Body” had permanently left the building, perhaps retreating to a comfortably off-grid bunker in the Baja or simply stepping away from the bright lights of sports entertainment, the wrestling world throws another curveball.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / December 12

Cody Rhodes And Timothée Chalamet Heap Praise On Paul Heyman

While on-screen Cody Rhodes may find himself in direct, violent conflict with Paul Heyman, off-screen, The American Nightmare has nothing but admiration and respect for The Oracle/Wiseman/Advocate.

John Cena News / Bleacher Report / December 12

Watch: John Cena scared IShowSpeed (via @IShowSpeed)

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / December 12

WWE SmackDown Results Dec. 12, 2025: Cena Tribute Live

Refresh this page throughout the night for live results and analysis from Wilkes-Barre. WINNER: Ilja Dragunov def. Tommaso Ciampa via pinfall This match delivered exactly what it promised — hard-hitting, physical, and absolutely brutal.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

WWE Teases John Cena Vs The Rock At WrestleMania 42 Ahead Of SNME?

It’s been well-known for over a year that John Cena will not compete in a WWE ring ever again after 2025. Still, given that wrestlers never truly stay

Hiroshi Tanahashi News / Wrestling on SI / December 12

Hiroshi Tanahashi's Farewell At Wrestle Kingdom 20 Sells Out The Tokyo Dome

The Ace will be going out in grand fashion on January 4, 2026. Earlier this morning, New Japan Pro-Wrestling announced on X that the Tokyo Dome is officially sold out for Wrestle Kingdom 20, with over 50,000 tickets believed to be distributed.

Kevin Owens News / Wrestling on SI / December 12

Kevin Owens And Natalya To Reportedly Step Into New WWE Roles

The first season of WWE LFG (Legends and Future Greats) premiered back on February 16th earlier this year and quickly became a hit. The show has featured

Seth Rollins News / Total Apex Sports / December 12

Huge Update on Seth Rollins’ WWE Return Plans

Monday Night Raw, a few months ago, delivered a moment that rewired WWE narrative lines when The Vision executed a brutal betrayal on Seth Rollins. Bron

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 12

WWE legend Brock Lesnar’s retirement gets murky 2026 update

After it was recently insinuated that WWE legend Brock Lesnar could be heading towards retirement in 2026, a new report has surfaced and shed new light on the matter.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / December 12

WWE To Truly Showcase Younger Men’s Division Talent In 2026?

The WWE universe has been clamoring for the showcasing of younger talent on the main stage, particularly in the men’s division. There was a huge opportunity for that with John Cena’s upcoming final match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, but WWE went with two-time world champion Gunther.

Brock Lesnar News / The Sportster / December 12

Brock Lesnar Retiring in 2026? WWE’s Plans For Three Top Stars Revealed

Brock Lesnar could be the next top WWE star to retire following John Cena and AJ Styles amid reports suggesting next year could be his final year competing.

Stephanie McMahon News / SportsInfo / December 12

'It's devastating,' - Stephanie McMahon opens up on her miscarriage

Stephanie McMahon opened up on the devastating miscarriage she suffered on 'What's Your Story? With Steph McMahon' While speaking with Natalya in the podcast,

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / December 12

WWE icon Stephanie McMahon gets vulnerable with miscarriage admission

During one of her recent podcast episodes with WWE Superstar Natalya, former chief brand officer Stephanie McMahon revealed she had a miscarriage at one point.