SmackDown opened with a video recapping the events of Survivor Series before we got the usual shots of people walking backstage. Nick Aldis was shown telling Drew McIntyre he was still suspended and ordered him to leave, but Cody Rhodes attacked him in his truck.

WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, Dec. 5 will serve as the 49th episode of Season 27, and it will air on USA.

Gunther defeated LA Knight Friday night on WWE SmackDown and will now face John Cena in his retirement match at Saturday Night's Main Event. Here are all the results and highlights from the show in Austin,

If you can’t watch Smackdown on USA Network today at 8 p.m. Eastern (7 p.m. Central) on cable, or you are locked out by the FuboTV dispute, you can utilize a free trial from DIRECTV, which is also offering $40 off your first month.

LA Knight vs. Gunther headlines SmackDown with a spot against John Cena on the line. Here's the full card, start time, and how to watch from Austin.

Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of NXT Deadline 2025 on December 6. Friday during SmackDown, a special addition was made to the men's NXT title bout between Oba Femi and Ricky Saints. Whoever wins will not only leave with the belt, but they will get to fight Cody Rhodes at the next Saturday Night's Main Event.