WWE SmackDown Texas Lineup and Predictions

This Friday’s (December 5, 2025) edition of WWE SmackDown will air live on both Netflix and USA Network from the Moody Center in Austin, Texas. We have the lineup for the event, including every officially announced superstar, plus my detailed predictions!

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WWE SmackDown 12/3/25 Lineup

• The Last Time Is Now Tournament Finals: Gunther vs. LA Knight

• Alexa Bliss vs. Kairi Sane

• Ilja Dragunov United States Championship Open Challenge

• We will hear from WWE Undisputed Champion, Cody Rhodes

Also officially announced:

• Jade Cargill

• Tiffany Stratton

• Drew McIntyre

• Charlotte Flair

• Alexa Bliss

• Randy Orton

• Sami Zayn

• Jacob Fatu

• Solo Sikoa

• Chelsea Green

Cards and Talents are always subject to change.

A look back at some masked intruders 👀

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SmackDown Predictions

• Cody Rhodes kicks off WWE Smackdown and wants a revenge match anytime any place.

• WWE United States Championship: Tama Tonga defeats Ilja Dragunov

• Non-Title Match: Jade Cargill defeats Tiffany Stratton

• Video Package: Kiana James absorbs the dark powers from Giulia in the video package causing her to betray Giulia to create her own image.

• Last Time Is Now Tournament Finals: Gunther defeats LA Knight by decision

• Segment To End The Show: Paul Heyman announces that on Saturday Night's Main Event, He'll reveal the masked man.