"Exciting WWE SmackDown: Randy Orton Challenges Roman Reigns for Royal Rumble, AJ Styles Returns"

WWE SmackDown on December 15 featured the return of Roman Reigns, who was confronted by Randy Orton and challenged to a match at Royal Rumble. Carmelo Hayes defeated Grayson Waller in the United States Championship Contender's Tournament, while Kevin Owens defeated Austin Theory. The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) defeated Zelina Vega and Mia Yim with the help of Bayley. Randy Orton defeated Jimmy Uso, but AJ Styles returned and attacked both Orton and LA Knight, leaving Reigns confused. Overall, it was a strong episode with good wrestling and intriguing storyline developments.