Tribute To The Troops 2023 - SmackDown recap for December 8, 2023

The War and Treaty sing "The Star Spangled Banner" to start tonight's show.

Santos Escobar beats Dragon Lee to advance in the United States Championship Tournament after Dragon Lee is distracted by Dominik Mysterio, who shows up before the match begins to watch from ringside. After the match, Dominik Mysterio taunts a downed Dragon Lee in the middle of the ring.

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis is met by Randy Orton, who pays him a $50,000 fine for hitting him with an RKO last week and mentions his tag team match with LA Knight against The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa), saying he needed no saving and that he does not know or trust Knight. Aldis tells him that all he needs to know is that he and Knight both want The Bloodline and he wants to see that match. Aldis then notices that Randy paid double his fine, and Orton tells him, "Oh...that's for next time."

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody says tonight is a special night and that he is proud to be part of this event in its 21st year, and thanks the United States military on behalf of the WWE before showing a video package of Tribute To The Troops throughout the years. After the video package, Cody welcomes the United States Army Drill Team, who perform an on-stage routine.

Brad Nessler of CBS Sports, who will be doing commentary on tomorrow's Army-Navy college football game, guests on commentary for the next match. Bobby Lashley's athletic accomplishments in the military are also announced during his entrance before the next match.

Montez Ford thanks the United States military for their service and wishes them a happy holidays.

Bobby Lashley beats Karrion Kross to advance in the United States Championship Tournament.

Backstage, Bayley apologizes to the rest of Damage CTRL (Iyo Sky, Dakota Kai, Asuka, Kairi Sane) for last week and volunteers to stay backstage tonight, then says that everyone else should do the same as Asuka has Charlotte tonight. Dakota says they will be still be at ringside while Bayley hangs back.

We see photos from past Tribute to the Troops events.

Craig Morgan and Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) and Chancellor, Army University (ArmyU), Army General Gary M. Brito are seen in the crowd.

CM Punk heads to the ring. Punk addresses the signing war for him between SmackDown and Raw, then asks the fans where they want to see him and if they want to see him in the Royal Rumble. He also admits that there are people who are not happy to see him back, then says he is home and is glad to be home before asking the fans who they want him to talk about. He then addresses Roman Reigns, saying that he acknowledges him and his success, then tells him not to forget who "the OG Paul Heyman guy" and that Heyman was his wiseman first. He then mentions The Bloodline and "Main Event" Jey Uso before entertaining the idea of wrestling on both brands, especially with some of the people on tonight's show. Punk then briefly mentions Seth "Freakin'" Rollins without saying his name, saying he is not the man in his own household and that all he has is his song. Punk then says that we will all find out where he will sign Monday night after hearing what Nick Aldis, Adam Pearce, and Shawn Michaels have to say, and that he is the monkey wrench in everyone's plans as he is back to finish what he started and main event WrestleMania.

Backstage, CM Punk walks by The Bloodline's (Roman Reigns, Paul Heyman, Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa) dressing room. He is about to knock on the door when he sees Kevin Owens, with whom he jokingly asks if he has seen General Manager Nick Aldis' office.

Before the next match, Zelina Vega, "Michin" Mia Yim, Shotzi and Bianca Belair show up out of nowhere and attack Dakota Kai, Iyo Sky and Kairi Sane at the ramp and on the stage.

Asuka beats Charlotte Flair after Bayley shows up and breaks up the Figure Eight from ringside before getting on the ring apron. Asuka nearly knocks Bayley off, and after Charlotte punches Bayley off the ring apron, Asuka pins Charlotte with a schoolkid pin to win the match. (The match ends rather quickly after Charlotte hurts her knee. It is later revealed that Charlotte has torn her ACL, MCL and meniscus. Charlotte will soon be gone for just over a year to recover from injuries.)

Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis hands CM Punk a SmackDown contract to look at and think over. After Aldis leaves, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes shows up and says Punk will have to win the Royal Rumble to complete his story before welcoming him back.

We hear from Cpt. Florent Goldberg (Ret.), a Medal of Honor recipient.

We see more photos from past Tribute to the Troops events.

The War and Treaty are seen in the crowd.

Backstage, Randy Orton is met by both LA Knight and CM Punk. Pun wishes them both luck in their match tonight and leaves, then Randy asks Knight if he ready for tonight. Knight says "Yeah," and leaves.

Randy Orton and LA Knight beat The Bloodline (Jimmy Uso and Solo Sikoa).

This week on The SmackDown LowDown: Santos Escobar! "Michin" Mia Yim and Zelina Vega! Grayson Waller and Austin Theory!

Here are the top ten moments from tonight's show!

Tribute To The Troops 2022 - The Results

The Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit performs The Star Spangled Banner.

Braun Strowman beats LA Knight.

We hear from Midshipman Morgan Prigman of the U.S. Naval Academy, who talks about her family's history in the United States military and its inspiration that led her to serve and do what she is doing.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and "The Queen of Spades" Shayna Baszler beat Tamina and Emma with a Kirifuda Clutch from Baszler to Tamina after Ronda kicks Tamina in the head as the referee checks on Baszler.

We hear from Medal of Honor recipient MSG. Matthew Williams, who talks about how he got his medal in Afghanistan and how he hopes to highlight service, sacrifice and being a good citizen.

We see a video package chronicling the history of Tribute To The Troops narrated by John Cena.

We hear from SSgt. Steven Green from Fort Stewart, Georgia, who talks about how his family and their military service was an inspiration to serve and about his lifelong passion to serve his country.

Drew McIntyre, Sheamus and Ricochet beat Imperium (Gunther, Ludwig Kaiser, Giovanni Vinci).

Tribute To The Troops 2021 - The Results

Lillian Garcia sings The Star Spangled Banner to open the show.

Big E beats Dolph Ziggler. After the match, Robert Roode attacks Big E from behind. When he goes for the Glorious DDT, he gets a Big Ending just like Ziggler.

We hear about legal specialist Lance Corporal Nhatalyne Bordes, who joined the Marines to serve her country and test herself like never before after passing up an Ivy League college.

We see snapshots from past Tribute To The Troops events.

We hear about air traffic controller Corporal Matheus Stitt and his fierce dedication to his country.

Bianca Belair beats Liv Morgan. Both women hug after the match.

WWE announces a new partnership with the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation.

We hear from 98-year-old World War II veteran Herschel "Woody" Williams, a World War II Medal of Honor recipient and the last living recipient from The Battle of Iwo Jima. The Woody Williams Foundation supports the families of Gold Star recipients.

We hear from retired Petty Officer Matt Lewis, who talks about how the Unites States Navy brought him up and how he wants to give back.

We see more snapshots from past Tribute To The Troops events.

We hear Cadet Holland Pratt, First Captain of the West Point Military Academy and the sixth female to hold the post since 1990, who wants to be a symbol of hope in the United States military.

Roman Reigns beats Shinsuke Nakamura after The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) attack Rick Boogs for playing guitar during the match.

Tribute To The Troops 2020 - The Results

Rey Mysterio, Jeff Hardy, Daniel Bryan and The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) beat Dolph Ziggler, Robert Roode, Elias, King Corbin and Sami Zayn in a ten-man tag team match.

The NFL on FOX analysis team thanks American military service members for their service. Meanwhile, Jay Glazer and Lacey Evans host a push-up contest between three service members.

Hardy performs "Give Heaven Some Hell" on stage.

We see WWE Superstars conducting virtual meet and greets with members of the Unites States armed forces.

More sports personalities from NFL on FOX thank the United States armed forces for their service to their country.

MLS on Fox thanks the WWE for today's special event and the United States armed forces for their service.

Sasha Banks and Bianca Belair beat Bayley and Natalya with a Banks Statement to Natalya.

We look back at Tribute To The Troops 2007, when Vince McMahon gets an Attitude Adjustment from John Cena dressed up as Santa Claus.

Drew Brees, Terry Crews and Rob Gronkowski join WWE in thanking the United States armed forces for their service.

Drew McIntyre beats The Miz despite the distraction and interference attempts from John Morrison.

Tribute To The Troops 2018 - The Results

The show begins with a rendition of The Star Spangled Banner.

The Fabulous Truth (R-Truth and Carmella) hand out gifts to the Fort Hood crowd along with The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods). Big E says today is the holliest, jolliest day of them all, then The New Day talk about the annual Tribute To The Troops show and how the United States military are the real heroes. The New Day talk about their favorite holiday traditions, then get a "USA" chant going.

"Rowdy" Ronda Rousey and Natalya beat The Riott Squad (Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan) and the team of Nia Jax and Tamina in a Triple Threat tag team match with a double arm bar to Morgan and Logan. After the match, Ronda says it has been an incredible honor to perform in front of the military at Fort Hood, and while she has talked about what a real champion is, she says the US military are the real champions and thank them for everything they do.

We see footage from earlier today where former Daily Show host Jon Stewart talks about the Tribute To The Troops and also meets with the troops at Fort Hood.

Morgan Wallen performs.

Before the next match, Elias shows up playing his guitar, then asks who wants to walk with him.

Elias and Finn Balor beat Bobby Lashley and Drew McIntyre after Finn Balor stops Lio Rush from grabbing Lashley to stop a pinfall.

A few of the WWE Superstars thank the troops.

It's time for Miz TV. Miz counters the "This is awesome!" chants with "No, you are awesome." Tonight's guests are Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch. Becky Lynch threatens to hurt Charlotte, but Miz asks for decorum and both women sit down. He then talks about Becky and Charlotte's former friendship in an attempt to get to the root of the problem. After Miz says that Charlotte has never stood in anyone's shadow, Charlotte Flair says that queens cast shadows, not stand in them. Miz then says he feels he has overshadowed Becky on the set of The Marine 6, and says he is sorry. Becky says that is big of The Miz, and says that is something that has never been said about Miz about all. She then accuses Miz of being a fake Marine and Charlotte of being her, while she is being what she is: The Man. Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville show up, and say they are tried of the SmackDown Live women's division revolving around Becky and Charlotte, and that she is what the face of the women's division should look like. Sonya says Mandy has more class than Charlotte, and that she herself hits harder than Nia Jax, who also broke Nia's face. Mandy proposes they stop arguing between themselves so they can show who really deserves the spotlight. Charlotte accepts the challenge.

Charlotte Flair and Becky Lynch beat Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville with a Dis-Arm-Her on Sonya Deville.

We see footage from earlier today where The New Day enjoy a meal at Denny's near Foot Hood with members of the United States military.

Jon Stewart shows up. He says it is an honor to be at Fort Hood, then talks about a recent visit to see some soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

We see footage from earlier today where the WWE Superstars meet with members of the United States military at Fort Hood.

Morgan Wallen performs again.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles and Seth Rollins beat Dean Ambrose and "The New" Daniel Bryan after an inadvertent running drop kick from Daniel Bryan to Dean Ambrose. After the match, Rollins says that he and Styles may be tough and resilient, but toughness and resilience are really defined by the United States military, and he calls them "the true fighters." Styles says that he knows the troops' sacrifice, having been in a military family himself, and thanks the troops for everything that they do.

The show ends with even more footage of WWE Superstars with members of the United States military.

Tribute To The Troops 2017 - The Recap

Lilian Garcia sings "The Star Spangled Banner" to start Tribute To The Troops.

The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Roman Reigns) beat Samoa Joe, Sheamus and Cesaro. After the match, Roman says The Shield brings the fight, but the United States military brings the big fight. Seth takes a moment to thank the troops for their sacrifice, dedication and all they do to keep America safe. Dean Ambrose says the military are the backbone of the nation, and he thanks them. Seth says The Shield is the most dominant force in the WWE, but the military are the most dominant in the entire world. Roman says "You can believe that!"

We hear from Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Laura Dern, Oscar Isaac and Mark Hamill from Star Wars: The Last Jedi, who thank the United States armed forces.

Charlotte Flair beats Ruby Riott and Carmella in a Triple Threat Match with a Figure Eight to Carmella. After the match, Charlotte talks about how she met a few members of the military before tonight's show, and says she was inspired by the independent women of the military. She calls them the true champions.

We see footage of WWE Superstars meeting some of the troops at Naval Base San Diego.

We hear from the cast of Pitch Perfect 3, who thank the troops.

We hear from John Myles and Stephen Colbert, who thank the troops.

Machine Gun Kelly, X Ambassadors and Bebe Rexha perform "Home."

Mark Wahlberg, Will Ferrell, Mel Gibson and John Lithgow of Daddy's Home 2 thank the troops.

Sgt. Slaughter and KFC thank the United States military, but Dolph Ziggler - as the Colonel - want to do the thanking. Suddenly, The Miz shows up and wants to do the thanking. Slaughter says he only plays on. Mark Henry shows up and tells Miz and Dolph to show respect. Sgt. Slaughter and KFC thank the United States military, but Dolph Ziggler - as the Colonel - want to do the thanking. Suddenly, The Miz shows up and wants to do the thanking. Slaughter says he only plays on. Mark Henry shows up and tells Miz and Dolph to show respect. Sgt. Slaughter then thanks the troops.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) show up. The New Day say that today is about the United States military, and say that tonight, they will fight for them, not because New Day rocks, but because the USA rocks.

The New Day (Big E and Xavier Woods) and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Rusev, Aiden English, Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin.

Nick Jonas, Gabriel Iglesias and Boris Kodjoe of Ferdinand thank the troops.

Lester Holt, Chrissy Metz, Christopher Meloni, Blake Shelton, Savannah Guthrie, and Megyn Kelly of NBC News thank the troops.

Absolution (Paige, Mandy Rose, Sonya Deville) beat Sasha Banks, Bayley and Mickie James.

Renee Young is surrounded by Stormtroopers as we get a look at Star Wars: The Last Jedi.

Machine Gun Kelly performs "Let You Go."

Clint Eastwood thanks the troops.

Owen Wilson, Ed Helms, Terry Bradshaw and J.K. Simmons of Father Figures thank the troops.

"The Phenomenal" AJ Styles, Randy Orton and "The Artist" Shinsuke Nakamura beat Jinder Mahal, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn.

Tribute To The Troops 2016 - The Results

Raw Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and SmackDown Live Commissioner Shane McMahon welcome everyone to the show. Tonight, they will put aside their brand-related differences to put on a show for the American armed forces who protect and serve the country and give their support and gratitude for doing so. We then see a brief summary of how Tribute To The Troops started as well as its history.

Lillian Garcia sings the United States national anthem.

Roman Reigns shows up, saying that he is proud to be the WWE United States Championship. He says that the fans and the armed forces are the real champions of the United States, and thanks them on behalf of himself, the Superstars, the numerous crews that make the show possible and the WWE. Kevin Owens shows up and admits that Reigns made a classy move in thanking everyone, but tells him he forgot to thank him. He feels everyone should be thanking him tonight for carrying Raw on his back every week and being the longest-reigning WWE Universal Champion in history. Roman tells Owens that it's not about him and that it's about the people who make America great, but Owens doesn't care as he is from Canada before saying it's always about him as he is Universal Champion. Reigns says he won't be Universal Champion for long, and Owens counters by telling him that he has no chance and that he should be lucky the United States title isn't on the line, as he would win it, slap a maple leaf on it, and call it the Canadian Championship, which would - in his words - "sound a hundred times better." Roman asks why they should wait, and decides that they might as well go at it right now in front of America's finest. Suddenly, Rusev and Lana show up, and Rusev says that being from America is worse than being from Canada before talking about his home country of Bulgaria, which he claims has much better traditions, culture and people than America, and about his wife Lana. Roman asks if an American soldier can show up and teach Rusev how to kiss like a real man. Lana mocks the United States, and says Roman is jealous that Rusev is the only man for her. Roman says that sucks for Rusev, but Rusev says he's the greatest man on the planet before threatening to crush Roman like he did Enzo Amore. Roman says he's not going anywhere, and if he wants to do anything about it, he and Kevin Owens can both get in the ring. Owens and Rusev approach the ring and are about to ring when Big Cass runs in, causing Owens and Rusev to step back only to run into Raw General Manager Mick Foley, who arrives and makes this tag team match official.

Sheamus and Cesaro beat Gallows & Anderson (Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson), The Golden Truth (Goldust and R-Truth) and The Shining Stars (Primo and Epico) to become #1 contenders to the WWE Raw Tag Team Championships at Roadblock: End Of The Line.

We see the WWE Superstars spend some time with the American armed forces.

The Miz and Maryse are in the ring. The Miz tells the American armed forces that he can't tell them how happy he is to be an inspiration to them in the third and fourth The Marine films, and plugs the fifth one. He then issues an open challenge, which is very immediately answered by...comedian Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, whom Miz says is out of his element. Fluffy tells Miz he's not the one in the ring in glittery underwear, and that the only thing Miz is inspiring is for someone to give him an awesome beating. He then says he has the man to do it: Apollo Crews.

Apollo Crews beats The Miz. During the match, Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias distracts The Miz by getting a selfie with Maryse and two with The Miz, allowing Crews to get the win. After the match, The Miz says this was not a championship match, and that he is still WWE Intercontinental Champion. We seen see the three mid-match selfies as well as the one that Fluffy took with Crews after the win.

The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Randy Orton) beat Dolph Ziggler and American Alpha (Jason Jordan and Chad Gable).

Bayley spends some time with a service dog named Charlotte when Charlotte and Dana Brooke show up and make fun of the dog. Bayley says that she and Charlotte don't have much in common except for hanging out with dogs, with the "dogs" aimed towards Dana. Dana tells Bayley to get ready for their match, where she will find out her bite is worse than her bark.

Sgt. Whitney Sargent of the United States Air Force and 1st Sgt. Jimmy Richard of the United States Marine Corps, as well as their sons, are the recipients of tonight's Outback Steakhouse Seat Upgrade. Also, Charlie the service dog is at ringside with his handler.

Bayley beats Dana Brooke, then celebrates with Charlie the service dog after the match.

TJ Perkins, "The Outlandish" Rich Swann and "The Extraordinary Gentleman" Jack Gallagher beat Brian Kendrick, Drew Gulak and Tony Nese.

We see footage of Triple H and Stephanie McMahon at a wreathe-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery.

The New Day (Kofi Kingston, Big E, Xavier Woods) are backstage. They know that Sheamus and Cesaro are on the same page and getting along now, and Kofi says that he feels different since they became the longest-reigning tag team champions of all time in WWE. Big E says he feels a power flowing through his veins - the power of history. He feels The New Day just might become the most elite team of all time. AJ Styles shows up with Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson, saying that The Club exemplifies greatness while being mean and making green around the world, and that the conversation starts and ends with them. All of a sudden, Seth Rollins, Dean Ambrose and Roman Reigns shows up side-by-side in a one-time reunion of The Shield, laughing at The Club's claims before they walk off.

Enzo Amore makes his first appearance since being attacked Rusev two weeks ago, accompanying Big Cass to the ring with tape around his ribs. Big Cass says he and Roman Reigns will beat Kevin Owens and Rusev red, white, black and blue for the American armed forces.

Despite Lana sending Enzo Amore into the steel steps to distract Big Cass and nearly cost him and Roman Reigns the match, Roman Reigns and Big Cass beat Kevin Owens and Rusev.

After the show goes off the air, Roman Reigns thanks the fans and the American armed forces for the support, and expresses his gratitude for being able to do what he does and also meet some real-life heroes.

Tribute To The Troops 2015 - The Recap

Jojo sings "The Star Spangled Banner."

Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose and The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) show up to start the show. They're proud to be here tonight, and Roman thanks the United States military for their service. Suddenly, The League of Nations (Sheamus, Alberto Del Rio, King Barret, Rusev) shows up and scoffs at Roman saying the United States of America is the greatest nation in the world. King Barrett joins in, making fun of American food, and Del Rio bashes American television and country music. Sheamus then puts Ireland on a pedestal, then Roman Reigns makes another "tater tot" joke at Sheamus' expense before daring The League of Nations to get in the ring with him and his crew. They get in, when suddenly The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman) shows up. They are soon met by The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley), Ryback and Kane. This immediately starts an 8-on-8 brawl all around the ring, which quickly spills into it.

Carson Daly, Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Christina Aguilera, and Pharrell Williams of The Voice thank the American troops.

Rusev speaks Bulgarian and Lana speaks Russian before the next match.

Jack Swagger beats Rusev in a Boot Camp Match with the Patriot Lock.

The WWE Superstars spend time with America's armed forces at the Navy Seals Museum.

Joel McHale of The Soup thanks America's troops.

Harrison Ford, who has played American heroes throughout his career, thanks America's armed forces.

Florida Governor Rick Scott is seen in the front row.

Mark Henry squashes a patriotically-dressed Bo Dallas.

The 2015 U.S. Women's Soccer Team thanks the American military.

Eva Longoria salutes America's military.

Train performs their new single "Merry Christmas Everybody."

Members of the military wish a happy holiday for their families back home.

Wesley Snipes thanks the American military.

Kevin Owens shows up and talks about how much better Canada (and Quebec) is compared to the United States, and even speaks Quebecois before the next match.

Ryback beats Kevin Owens by count-out when Owens walks out of the match near the end of the ten count.

Navy Ensign Travis Akers and his wife Anna spend their third anniversary with the WWE Superstars and Divas. They are also front row for tonight.

Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg thank the American armed forces for their service.

Howie Mandel performs.

Joe Manganiello thanks America's armed forces for their service.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens director J.J. Abrams thanks America's armed forces for their service.

Paige and Team BAD (Naomi, Tamina, Sasha Banks) beat Brie Bella, Alicia Fox, Charlotte and Becky Lynch with a Banks Statement on Alicia Fox.

WWE Superstars and Divas spend time at the Naval Air Station at Jacksonville, Florida.

Toby Keith thanks the American military for their service.

Neil Patrick Harris thanks the American military for their service.

Train performs "Drops of Jupiter."

John Shockley and Ben Rassmussen of USAA are in the crowd tonight.

Cris Collinsworth of Sunday Night Football thanks the American armed forces for their service.

Roman Reigns, Dean Ambrose, Ryback, Kane, The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and The Dudley Boyz (Bubba Ray and D-Von Dudley) beat The League of Nations (Sheamus, Rusev, King Barrett) and The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper, Erick Rowan, Braun Strowman).

Tribute to the Troops 2014 - The Recap

The show starts with a star-studded tribute to America's military.

Hulk Hogan shows up to start the show. After thanking America's miltary, The Miz and Damien Sandow show up, and Miz says "You're welcome," before going into a spiel about starring in The Marine 3. This spiel ends when John Cena shows up, apologizes for The Miz's behavior, then says the American armed forces are the real deal compared to The Miz, who is "as metrosexual as Ryan Seacrest, except Seacrest would kick his butt." Miz fancies himself to Bob Hope on a USO tour, but Cena reminds him Hulk is in the ring with him. Miz chalks this up to Cena being jealous, but Cena makes it painfully clear that Miz just sucks. Miz tries to beat up Cena, but Cena knocks him out of the ring. When Sandow confronts Cena, he just does his stunt double duties. After this, J&J Security (Joey Mercury and Jamie Noble), Seth Rollins, Kane, Luke Harper and Big Show show up and surround Cena and Hogan. They fight them off as best they can until Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan show up. The good guys quickly stand tall and work as a team to toss Big Show out of the ring.

Angelina Jolie talks about the recently released movie, "Unbroken," which she has also directed. She thanks the American military.

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) beat Gold & Stardust (Goldust and Stardust).

Florida-Georgia Line perform.

Naomi wins the Divas Santa's Helper Battle Royal.

The WWE Superstars and Divas make life brighter for the men and women at Fort Benning.

Dean Ambrose beats Bray Wyatt in a Boot Camp Match after Wyatt mouths off at Sgt. Slaughter, giving Slaughter half a mind to hand Ambrose a steel toe boot, allowing him to set up the elbow drop onto Wyatt through the table for the win.

Rusev and Lana show up. Rusev says he has crushed the best America has to offer as they continue their American-bashing. At one point, most of the American armed forces members stand up as they chant "USA." Lana goes on to say that America would be a true superpower if Russian President Vladimir Putin was their leader. All of a sudden, Daniel Bryan returns. He says that no matter what, Americans fight for what they believe in, and if Rusev doesn't like it, he can go back to Russia. Rusev challenges Daniel Bryan after this, and in response, D-Bry says Americans can come from anywhere, like over the wall or down from the sky. Four American soldiers show up, dropping down from the ceiling and jumping over the barricade, to surround the ring apron. Daniel Bryan enters the ring, and after some time, Rusev and Lana retreat, and Daniel Bryan and the soldiers start a "YES!" chant.

Florida-Georgia Line perform "Cruise."

John Cena, Dolph Ziggler, Ryback and Erick Rowan beat Seth Rollins, Kane, Big Show and Luke Harper.

Tribute To The Troops 2013 - The Recap

Daniel Bryan beats Bray Wyatt by disqualification when Luke Harper and Erick Rowan interfere. CM Punk shows up and takes them out, then Vickie Guerrero shows up and tells Bray Wyatt to get out. It's Harper and Rowan vs Bryan and Punk!

Bray Wyatt interferes in The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper and Erick Rowan) vs. CM Punk and Daniel Bryan. John Cena comes to the rescue, and Vickie Guerrero returns as cross as ever, making the battle against The Wyatt Family a six-man tag match! Cena is now involved, and Bray Wyatt is back in the fold for the third time around.

John Cena, CM Punk and Daniel Bryan beat The Wyatt Family (Bray Wyatt, Luke Harper and Erick Rowan).

Bruce Willis and Ryan Seacrest thank the troops.

Michelle Beadle interviews Colonel N. Charles Hodges. The interview makes it pretty clear what the show is about.

Santino Marella introduces Daughtry, who perform "Waiting For Superman."

R-Truth beats Fandango.

Alec Baldwin and Will Ferrell thank the troops.

The Bella Twins (Brie and Nikki Bella) introduce comedian Jeff Dunham, who also performs at the event. He also meets Big Show, who becomes ripe for a joke.

Big Show beats Damien Sandow...then the locker room comes out to celebrate.

BUT WAIT...THERE'S MORE!

The Usos (Jimmy and Jey Uso) and Rey Mysterio defeated The Shield (Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns).

Brie Bella wins the Divas battle royal.

Kofi Kingston beat Dolph Ziggler.