Overview
- WWE promoted a special on-air tribute to John Cena on the December 12 SmackDown, positioned 24 hours before his final match.
- Cena's retirement match is slated for Saturday Night's Main Event against Gunther, which outlets report as the planned opponent matchup.
- Friday's broadcast originates from Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, airing on USA Network.
- The advertised card features Ilja Dragunov defending the United States title against Tommaso Ciampa and Alexa Bliss facing Lash Legend.
- Additional segments include Aleister Black and Zelina Vega vs. Rhea Ripley and Damian Priest, with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes scheduled to speak ahead of his match with NXT Champion Oba Femi.