The card for the final WWE SmackDown of 2022 is set to be a big one.
In addition to John Cena's only wrestling match of 2022, a title match, and a big-time grudge bout are set up for the card on December 30.
Rodriguez defeated Emma, Xia Li, Liv Morgan, Sonya Deville, and the surprise entrant of Shayna Baszler in order to earn an opportunity to face Ronda Rousey next week. Going into this title match, Raquel has an injured elbow, an injury that was perpetrated by both Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler. Next week, she looks for her revenge and her first main roster WWE singles championship.
Also next week for the women's division, Lacey Evans will return and she said she's on a mission to destroy every woman in WWE.
Next week will also see a grudge match between solo Sikoa and Sheamus. However, the money match for next week is the previously-announced tag team match featuring Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns taking on the tag team of Kevin Owens and John Cena. This will be John Cena's one and only match of 2022.
Fans can see the full card for next week below:
WWE SmackDown - December 30:
- Solo Sikoa vs. Sheamus
- WWE SmackDown Women’s Championship: Ronda Rousey vs. Raquel Rodriguez
- Roman Reigns & Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens & John Cena
- Lacey Evans' mission commences
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