WWE SmackDown Live Results (9th December, 2022) Kurt Angle Birthday Celebration

WWE SmackDown Results: Two champions suffer upset losses; Kurt Angle joined by debuting star - Winners, Recap, Grades, and Highlights

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WHAT AN INCREDIBLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!@RealKurtAngle @GableSteveson #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/NiT8R3ycvP
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

"You know how hard it is to get a tie on a guy with no neck?"@WWEGable @otiswwe #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tvAXEmj907
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

After throwing a few bottles of milk at Chad and Otis, Kurt brings out the hose! It's time for a milk bath!!

Gable says he agrees with the crowd. Kurt truly does suck and tells Otis to eat the birthday cake. Angle slowly walks up the ramp as Alpha Academy eats the cake, and reveals a milk truck being ridden by Gable Steveson!

NEXT WEEK's #SmackDown is STACKED! pic.twitter.com/vFp9H6TCjg
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

Kurt Angle is out in the ring to celebrate with his hometown! Before he can get into his speech, he's interrupted by Alpha Academy. Chad Gable is furious, claiming that it took forever to figure out how to get a tie on a man with no neck.

UP NEXT on #SmackDown

It's @RealKurtAngle's Birthday Celebration! pic.twitter.com/QeTM3uSXKr
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

It's time! Chant it with us, folks! You suck! You suck! You suck! You suck!

Liv Morgan and Tegan Nox have earned a shot at the WWE Women's Tag Titles next week! That was fast!

All the focus on @RaquelWWE helps @YaOnlyLivvOnce and Tegan Nox pick up the win!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/cluhaveCq7
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

WE IN DERE!
GANG. GANG.#StreetProfits #SmackDown

pic.twitter.com/9KdkJT0k5S
— 𝕂𝕚𝕟𝕘 𝕋𝕖𝕫 (@MontezFordWWE) December 10, 2022

As Shayna Baszler tags in, Raquel Rodriguez rushes through security to distract Ronda Rousey. Thanks to that, Tegan Nox hits Shayna with the Shiniest Wizard, letting Liv pick up the pieces.

Liv Morgan defeats Shayna Baszler via pinfall.

Allow #TeganNox to reintroduce herself!@NixonNewell | #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YPCAabXruk
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

THE MISSION CONTINUES@LaceyEvansWWE | #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/llDWIVovwc
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

Tegan Nox is starting things off with Shayna Baszler. The Queen of Spades sends Tegan tumbling off the turnbuckle after a roundhouse to the face. Rousey tags in and mocks Liv Morgan, leading to a schoolgirl from Tegan. Ronda counters with an ankle lock, only to be launched face-first into the bottom turnbuckle.

"Look at the time @reymysterio, Tick Tock!" @realKILLERkross @Lady_Scarlett13 #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/PReIY3dfaY
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

What's in store for @SamiZayn next week on #SmackDown? pic.twitter.com/fObr70CyvV
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

Rey Mysterio is laid up getting checked out by a doctor when Scarlet and Karrion Kross enter the room. Kross says he's not here to do anything. In fact, he's admired Rey for his resilience over the past few months. He then tells the story of a former prize-winning horse that Scarlet had back in Romania. They had to put the animal out of its misery, and Kross warns that Rey's time is ticking down.

The Bloodline is backstage, and are celebrating their win. Jey Uso is getting real Ucey with Sami as they're about to get some Waffle House (If you don't have Waffle House near you, I feel sorry for you). Jey tells Sami to trim his hair and beard because next week in Chicago will be "very important" for him.

...that doesn't bode well.

Backstage at Kurt Angle's party, Alpha Academy don't make the list. No American Alpha reunion? Boo!

Really enjoy Zelina on commentary #Smackdown
— Amy Dumas (@AmyDumas) December 10, 2022

.@KingRicochet has the momentum heading into next week!

Can he take back the #ICTitle from @Gunther_AUT? #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gdUrCiqMlG
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

Watch out @MichaelCole!
#Imperium just sent @TrueKofi FLYING!@VinciWWE @wwe_kaiser @Gunther_AUT #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Y1caysU8p8
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

Ricochet breaks up the Imperium Bomb by Vinci and Kaiser and Woods brings down Vinci and Gunther on the floor! Kofi rocks Kaiser and drags him into position for Ricochet's gorgeous Shooting Star Press!

Ricochet defeats Ludwig Kaiser via pinfall.

Ricochet fires back with a running knee, and is hammering the Ring General with rights and lefts! Where has this Ricochet been? He ducks a big boot with a hand spring, only to be floored by a chop. He counters a powerbomb attempt, though, rolling through for a sunset flip and a near fall!!

Kofi is all of us! 😳#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/BkCiZnzkF9
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

Ricochet fires off on Gunther, but a nasty chop brings him down to his knees!

Woods finally gets to Kofi after a torturous amount of time for Woods. The former WWE Champion fires up on Kaiser and Vinci, with the latter narrowly ducking Trouble in Paradise. Kingston is pulled down on the apron by Kaiser, preventing a springboard clothesline. A running uppercut lays out Kingston, and Imperium refuses to let go of the momentum!

"This is what's wrong with friends, they become liabilities."

-Wade "Boogy Down" Barrett, who at one point was dancing with New Day at WrestleMania years ago.

Woods is being demolished by Imperium. If this keeps up, Pretty Deadly will have an easy night tomorrow at NXT Deadline.

"We are Professional Wrestlers!"#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/WKoG8gNf4c
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

Giovani Vinci tags in, and rocks Woods as he bounces off the ropes. Vinci has Woods in the corner, hammering him and sending him to the floor.

Is it really a contract signing without a brawl?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Z8htEGhGfL
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

Ricochet is caught by a headscissor takedown from Ludwig Kaiser, but lands on his feet and drops his opponent with a dropkick. Woods tags in and plants Ricochet on Kaiser for a two-count.

Well, nobody goes through the table...but we're getting a six-man tag team match instead! Imperium vs Ricochet and New Day!

Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston say that they know how these things go down. Ricochet will anger Gunther, and the trio will drive him through the table. So they're here to stop that.

Gunther looks Ricochet in the eyes and reminds him that he took this belt off the One and Only earlier this year. "We respect this ring, we are not performers." Ricochet and the New Day get an "Imperium can't perform" chant going.

Hello, Old Friend. #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/zKjWmmbJws
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

Ricochet is out first and is met by Gunther and the rest of Imperium. It turns out, though, that Ricochet has back up! The New Day has been busy this week, first challenging for the NXT Tag Team Titles on Tuesday. They'll get their shot tomorrow, but right now they're here to support Ricochet!

What a reunion ❤️@RealKurtAngle @JasonJordanJJ #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Nusiu1elLz
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

Ricochet is out next. The winner of the SmackDown World Cup has reignited his run on the Blue Brand over the past few months after securing that trophy. Now, though, he has to deal with the Ring General! It's time for a contract signing. Don't worry, folks! There's a table in the ring!

Good to see Angle and Jason Jordan have kept that relationship strong all these years.

Ummm wait was that?!@RealLAKnight #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/0kiFo21dYt
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

That was a fun bit, folks.

Kurt Angle and Steveson are backstage celebrating his birthday with several superstars. Angle's handed a "#1 Dad" birthday card and it's...Jason Jordan!

Looks like #HitRow was in the mood for some payback tonight 😳@AJFrancis410 @tehutimiles @TheVibeBri #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lwtbSji5Hw
— WWE (@WWE) December 10, 2022

"I must compliment your essence, you smell of Luscious Marshmallows tonight." - @StuBennett to @ZelinaVegaWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/FVUzbknZVA
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022

LA Knight enters a locker room and finds a firefly shirt. As he picks it up, the lights go out. He pulls out his phone and cuts on the light, only to find out he's not alone! A mak in a mask appears, and the feed cuts!

Will @YaOnlyLivvOnce and #TeganNox regret stepping up to @RondaRousey and @QoSBaszler?#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/9rvp5ZQOUg
— WWE on FOX (@WWEonFOX) December 10, 2022