Layin 'da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for December 26, 2014

The show begins with Hulk Hogan. He's running the show tonight. He reminisces about the good times until Seth Rollins shows up with J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble). He credits Hogan for him entering the ring, but tells him to get out of the ring because he doesn't belong in it anymore and the ring belongs to him. After arguing with Hogan, Seth Rollins complains about Triple H and Stephanie not being in power yet again. Hulk Hogan then reminds him that he lost out last week to Dolph Ziggler, who Hulk considers the future of WWE. Ziggler shows up, admits Rollins is the future of WWE, then tells Rollins that if he is then he shouldn't show his face for another ten years. Big Shows up and kisses up to Rollins before threatening to knock people out, but Roman Reigns shows up to warn him not to get in the ring unless he wants to get hit in the mouth again. Hulk Hogan makes a tag match between the team of Roman Reigns and Dolph Ziggler and the team of Seth Rollins and Big Show.

Ryback beats Kane despite the attempted interference and distraction from Rusev and Lana. After the match, Rusev and Ryback stare down, then Ryback has to fight off both Kane and Rusev. After two choke slams from Kane, Rusev puts Ryback in the Accolade.

Rusev and Lana run into Hulk Hogan backstage. Hulk Hogan puts the WWE United States Championship on the line later tonight in response to Rusev's attack on Ryback.

Naomi beats Alicia Fox. During the match, The Miz watches from backstage.

A new, angrier Adam Rose (who now has a mean streak and is no longer as celebratory with the Exotic Express) beats R-Truth.

Rusev and Lana show up. As Lana complains about Rusev being forced to defend the WWE United States Championship, Dean Ambrose shows up, confirming him to be Rusev's opponent.

Rusev vs. Dean Ambrose for the WWE United States Championship ends when Ambrose is suddenly attacked by Bray Wyatt. Ambrose and Wyatt brawl, and Ambrose eventually gets the upper hand when he gets his hands on several steel chairs. Wyatt retreats before Ambrose can nail him with one.

The Miz tries to make a truce in the middle of the match against Jimmy Uso, but it only earns him a super kick to the moneymaker. Jimmy Uso beats The Miz.

Goldust and Stardust try to see the future, as Dolph Ziggler and Roman Reigns chat with Hulk Hogan.

Dolph Ziggler and Roman Reigns beat Big Show and Seth Rollins.

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