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Tonight's SmackDown takes place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and is the go-home show for TLC.

SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch defends against Charlotte Flair and Asuka in the first-ever women’s tables, ladders, and chairs match on Sunday. Tonight, Flair takes on Asuka in a WrestleMania rematch. In their first match, Flair ended Asuka’s undefeated streak. Lynch is also scheduled to be in attendance for tonight’s rematch.

Ahead of defending the WWE Championship against AJ Styles on Sunday, Daniel Bryan will face 205 Live's Mustafa Ali in a non-title match tonight.

Last week, Samoa Joe interrupted Jeff Hardy vs. Randy Orton with a public service announcement. He mocked Hardy’s past personal issues and substance abuse problems. Hardy responds to Joe’s public service announcement tonight.

The Bar will defend the SmackDown Tag Team titles against The Usos and New Day at TLC. However, tonight they’ll have a different kind of battle. The Bar take on The Usos in a rap battle, which will be hosted by The New Day. Plus, Mandy Rose goes one-on-one with Naomi.

Our live coverage begins at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

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WWE Champion Daniel Bryan came down to the ring to start SmackDown. He apologized for calling the people sheep last week. He claims that’s offensive to sheep. Sheep don’t ruin the planet like humans. He noted the people take and take especially in Las Vegas. He said the people are more like parasites. The crowd chanted “Daniel Bryan Sucks”. He said the old Daniel Bryan is dead and so is the Yes Movement.

Bryan said the parasites are now attached to a couch in the house that AJ Styles built. He promised to defeat Styles Sunday at TLC. Mustafa Ali heard enough and came out. He tried to introduce himself but Bryan stopped him. He noted he knows who Ali is.

Bryan called Ali the heart of 205 Live and an incredible performer. Bryan noted Ali reminds him of himself. He said the fans don’t deserve to see Bryan vs. Ali. Ali wondered what happened to Bryan. Ali noted he use to look up to him. He said the old Bryan would want a fight. Ali wants a fight.

The fans broke into a “Fight” chant. Bryan asked Ali what kind of car he drives. Ali drives a SUV. Bryan called Ali a small little man. Ali explained he’s got a family but Bryan slapped him. Ali fought back and hit a hurricanrana on Bryan. He followed up with a huge dive to the floor.

WWE Champion Daniel Bryan defeated Mustafa Ali in a non-title match

Bryan was firmly in control and worked over Ali’s leg. Bryan hit the Yes kicks but Ali ducked and scored a near fall. Ali attempted a plancha but Bryan moved. Ali was able to land on his feet but Bryan sent him into the ring post.

During the commercial break, Ali hit the Spanish fly on Bryan. Bryan applied the Yes lock but Ali made the ropes. Bryan caught Ali in the Tree of Woe and hit a running dropkick. He then hit a back suplex but Ali landed on his feet. Ali fired back with hard chops. In an awesome sequence, Ali sent Bryan into the corner but he ran up the turnbuckle into a back flip and landed on his feet. At the same time, Ali ran forward and hit a tornado DDT off the second turnbuckle for a near fall.

Finish came when Ali missed the 054 and Bryan hit Ali’s leg against the ring post. Bryan then locked on the heel hook for the win. After the match, Bryan attacked Ali on the ramp way. Bryan locked on the heel hook again.

The New Day came out in suits to host the 2nd Annual SmackDown Live Rap Battle. Woods said they’re hosting for obvious reasons. The Bar was wearing red Adidas track suits with gold chains. Big E noted The Bar requested the rap battle so they're probably up to shenanigans.

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Asuka defeated Charlotte Flair by disqualification

Becky Lynch sat at ringside during the match.

Asuka worked over the leg but Flair fought back. Asuka caught Flair with a vicious German suplex. Flair regained control and attempted a moonsault. Asuka got her knees up and applied the Asuka Lock.

Flair dropped backwards to break the Asuka Lock. Asuka re-applied the hold but Flair made the ropes. They traded shots in the middle of the ring. Asuka gained control and worked over Flair’s arm. She applied a triangle but Flair countered into a powerbomb for a near fall.