Cody Rhodes might want to remember who runs WWE SmackDown. On Friday, general manager Nick Aldis threatened to strip Rhodes of the undisputed WWE championship if Rhodes continued undermining his authority.

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. 19 will serve as the 51st episode of Season 27, and it will air on USA.

Nick Aldis makes a deal with the Devil, as Cody Rhodes forces his head for special stipulations for Drew McIntyre's return to Friday Night SmackDown.

WWE SmackDown (December 12, 2025) Venue: Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza City: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania Time: 8 pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US), Netflix (International) Damian Priest & Rhea Ripley vs. Aleister Black & Zelina Vega

FOR wrestling fanatics and adrenaline junkies alike, the WWE Live Road to Royal Rumble tour hitting British shores cannot be missed.  This isn’t just a run-of-the-mill house show loop; it’s