SmackDown promised a big end to the year on last night’s final episode of 2016, and the show delivered with three title matches in addition to the return of John Cena. AJ Styles successfully defended his title in the main event, which officially set up Cena facing him for the title at the Royal Rumble after Cena made the challenge earlier in the night.
More coverage from last night —
WWE 205 Live results: Rich Swann vs. Neville in a non-title match
John Cena makes a WWE title challenge for the Royal Rumble
WWE SmackDown live results: John Cena returns
WWE SmackDown video highlights —
John Cena sets his sights on the WWE Championship
Four corners elimination match for the SmackDown tag titles
American Alpha celebrate their first tag title win on the main roster
Carmella finds James Ellsworth uniquely attractive
La Luchadora makes an appearance as Alexa Bliss defends her title against Becky Lynch
Dean Ambrose attacks The Miz
AJ Styles vs. Dolph Ziggler vs. Baron Corbin for the WWE Championship
SmackDown fallout: American Alpha reflect on their journey to the SmackDown tag titles
Talking Smack: JBL questions if Renee Young’s relationship with Dean Ambrose is a conflict of interest