We noted before how it was revealed that WWE would be taping New Year’s edition of Raw this year on December 28th, opposed to last year’s show which aired live.

Now Pwinsider has revealed that the same will be the case for the SmackDown episode the next day as well and it will be taped on December 29th.

Not only that but the PPG Paints Arena, where the event will take place, is advertising two big matches for the special New Year’s edition of the Blue Branded Show as well.

The first match which is being advertised will see the current SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch facing Charlotte Flair in what appears to be a nontitle match.

The WWE Champion AJ Styles is also being advertised to defend his Championship in a Fatal Four Way match against The Miz, Daniel Bryan and Samoa Joe for the show.

This card is obviously subject to change, and it’s very much possible that any of these championships end up changing hands before the New Year’s episode 3 months from now.

However, considering the recent low ratings, it’s also possible that the company will actually go on and broadcast these matches on SmackDown to try and produce good TV ratings.