Synopsis

A celebratory Christmas night broadcast of SmackDown LIVE took an unexpected turn when AJ Styles encountered WWE Chairman Mr. McMahon, who expressed a desire to witness the untamed aspect of The Phenomenal One. A sharp slap from the Chairman ignited a reaction; Styles, the former WWE Champion, retaliated with a powerful right hand strike. Meanwhile, a new United States Champion was crowned, and “The New” Daniel Bryan continued his dominant reign, overcoming all challengers.