WWE SmackDown Spoilers: Complete Results and Analysis for December 26

With the holidays upon us, World Wrestling Entertainment taped its weekly SmackDown program two days earlier than usual, rolling into Sioux City, Iowa, for this week's show.

The last SmackDown of 2014 features two men who battled it out on last week's live edition of the blue brand, Dolph Ziggler and Seth Rollins, at each other's throats again, this time in tag team competition.

They would be joined by The World's Largest Athlete, The Big Show, and the future face of WWE, Roman Reigns.

Who would emerge victorious, rolling into the new year riding a wave of momentum?

More importantly, what would the legendary Hulk Hogan have in store for fans and Superstars alike when he oversaw SmackDown?

Those answers, and more, would be revealed Sunday night.

Here is a look at what viewers can expect when SmackDown hits the SyFy airwaves this Friday night at 8 p.m. ET, courtesy of our friends at WrestlingInc.com.

Venue

Tyson Events Center in Sioux City, Iowa

Broadcast Team

Michael Cole, Tom Phillips and John Bradshaw Layfield

Results

• Hulk Hogan kicked off the show, announcing that he was in charge for the night. Seth Rollins interrupted and claimed that Hogan no longer belongs in the ring because it's all about him. Dolph Ziggler came to Hogan's aid. Big Show threatened to knockout Ziggler and Hogan, but Roman Reigns made the save, leading to the announcement of the huge tag team main event.
• Ryback pinned Kane despite attempts by Rusev to get involved.
• Hogan announced that Rusev will defend the United States Championship later in the show.
• Naomi pinned Alicia Fox.
• Adam Rose defeated R-Truth. The Bunny was not at ringside.
• Rusev and Lana cut a promo.
• Dean Ambrose defeated WWE United States champion Rusev by disqualification when Bray Wyatt interfered. Wyatt tossed Ambrose into the timekeeper's position, but The Lunatic Fringe responded by blasting Wyatt with a chair. He threw several into the ring, but Wyatt escaped.
• Jimmy Uso pinned The Miz.
• Gold and Stardust cut a backstage promo.
• Dolph Ziggler and Roman Reigns defeated Seth Rollins and Big Show.

Analysis

Airing just one day after Christmas, WWE isn't expecting a huge audience for SmackDown, evidenced by the lack of absolutely anything that would serve as reason to take time out of holiday parties or family gatherings to tune into the show if you were not already planning on doing so. 

Thanks to unparalleled chemistry, Ziggler and Rollins have a long history of outstanding matches, but the introduction of Big Show and Roman Reigns injects the SmackDown main event with some additional star power. 

All four men are likely to be involved in January's Royal Rumble and are favorites in the 30-man bout, so it makes sense that they would remain intertwined in the coming weeks.

Dean Ambrose and Bray Wyatt continue their rivalry when The Reaper of Souls prevents The Lunatic Fringe from capturing the United States Championship in a match against Rusev. The spoilers describe the contest as being "great," but there is always prejudice based on the reporter actually being in attendance versus watching on television.

Given Ambrose's skill set and Rusev's evolving in-ring abilities, it would surprise no one if the match supports the claim of those in the arena. The finished television product will determine if it is. 

Hulk Hogan's mere presence on SmackDown alone adds credibility to the broadcast but is unlikely to do anything to help this week's episode evolve past "fun holiday special."