Here is what is scheduled for tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings…
* WWE tapes Main Event tonight, but no feature match for the show has been announced.
* The Rock and CM Punk are both advertised for tonight’s show.
* The show will focus on the final build to the Royal Rumble PPV.
John Cena on His WWE Retirement Tour “Far Exceeded Whatever Was In My Heart and Soul” & His Reason Why He Smiled When He Taped Out in His Retirement Match
Various: Callum Newman Issues 10-Man Tag Match Challenge To David Finlay for NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, Andrade Wins WWC Universal Title at 12/13 WWC Event, GHC Tag Titles Match Set for NOAH The New Year 2026
Cody Rhodes Appearance, The MFTs vs. Wyatt Sicks for WWE Tag Titles, & More Set for 12/19 WWE SmackDown Show
![WWE: Gunther on Goldberg Being "Way More Limited" Than John Cena For Their Retirement Matches, John Cena on His Heel Turn Moment at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, [Spoiler] Current Main Roster Call-up Plans for Trick Williams](https://www.tpww.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Gunther-John-Cena-540x304.jpg "WWE: Gunther on Goldberg Being \"Way More Limited\" Than John Cena For Their Retirement Matches, John Cena on His Heel Turn Moment at WWE Elimination Chamber 2025, [Spoiler] Current Main Roster Call-up Plans for Trick Williams")
