WWE is promoting next week’s episode of SmackDown Live on the USA Network well in advance and for good reason.

First up is the segment that has been revealed which is Shane McMahon appearing on Miz TV in order to speak with The Miz. This will likely be about how Miz wants to be tag team partners with McMahon.

The matches that have been announced include Jeff Hardy vs. Samoa Joe in a singles match as well as Rusev challenging Shinsuke Nakamura for the United States Title.

WWE taped this episode after Tuesday’s episode of SmackDown Live in Fresno, CA at the Save Mart Center. We’ll have the full spoilers and confirmed match listing posted on the home page shortly. This episode will air on Christmas night and is expected to do poor viewership numbers due to the Holliday.

Last year, WWE aired Monday Night RAW live on Christmas night and did poor viewership. However, this year, WWE decided to tape both RAW and SmackDown Live in advance in order to give their stars time off to enjoy the special time of the year with their families.