WWE SmackDown Results 9/12/25
The Norfolk Scope
Norfolk, Virginia
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Commentators: (Vic Joseph & Booker T)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Brock Lesnar & R-Truth Segment
R-Truth: Norfolk, Virginia, make some noise. What’s up? I’ll tell you what’s up.
Brock Lesnar: Man, shut up.
R-Truth: You know what? I’m gonna go a different route. I’m gonna be the first WWE Superstar, in this WWE ring, in front of this WWE Universe, live on TV to say, Brock, welcome back. Now, with that being said, I used to be scared of you, Brock. I ain’t scared of you no more.
Brock Lesnar: I don’t even know who you are. And you better have a damn good reason for coming out here and interrupting me.
R-Truth: You’ve been disrespecting John Cena, my childhood hero, my older brother, for the past 25 years.
Brock Lesnar: How old are you? And what is your name?
R-Truth: R-Truth! I’m done with the disrespect, Brock.
Brock Lesnar: Time out, I’m here for one thing tonight, I’m looking for John Cena. Do you know where John Cena is tonight?
R-Truth: No, I don’t.
Brock Lesnar: Then why are you in my ring, right now?
R-Truth: Because I’m here to defend my older brother, my childhood hero, John Cena.
Brock Lesnar: So, John Cena is your brother?
R-Truth: My older brother.
Brock Lesnar: And your name is R-Truth?
R-Truth: My name is Ron Cena.
Brock Lesnar: So, you don’t know where John is?
R-Truth: No, I don’t.
Brock Lesnar: And so why are you here right now?
R-Truth: I’m here to stop the disrespect, Brock. You see, John Cena is built different now, dog. He went crazy this year. You ain’t see him. Brock, he made a little kid cry. So, I’m telling you now, Super Cena is coming for you, dog. And he’s fueled with horse hustle, loyalty, respect, and two drops of that kid’s tears. So, he won’t be running from The Beast, he’ll be feeding on him.
Brock Lesnar: And you’re his brother?
R-Truth: I’m his younger brother.
Brock Lesnar: From another mother?
R-Truth: No, we got the same daddies.
Brock Lesnar: And you’re R-Truth or Ron Cena?
R-Truth: Yes.
Brock Lesnar: Okay. Did you know that you’re missing a tooth?
R-Truth: I’m missing a tooth?
Brock drops Truth with The F5.
– Sami Zayn is giving Rey Fenix a shot at the United States Championship. They both had parallel careers, traveled all around the world, but their paths have never crossed. Sami is very grateful to carry on the tradition of the United States Championship Open Challenge, and he knows that they’ll give Norfolk a hell of a match. Fenix tells Sami that he’s very appreciative for this opportunity.
Solo Sikoa Promo
Did you know what I had to sacrifice to get that championship in my hands, Sami? I sacrifice love, loyalty, my own flesh and blood, just to prove what? Just to prove what, for it to be taken out of my hands? I’ve lost my Bloodline, I’ve lost The Ula Fala, and I’ve lost my United States Championship. Change is going to happen, and it is going to happen sooner than later, because I am going to lead this family, and I’m going to take back what I lost. I have been living in the shadows of others for way too long. It is time for others to live in the shadow of me and my family tree.
First Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Rey Fenix For The WWE United States Championship
Fenix applies a side headlock. Zayn whips Fenix across the ring. Zayn drops down on the canvas. Zayn leapfrogs over Fenix. Zayn with three deep arm-drags. Zayn applies a wrist lock. Fenix kicks the left hamstring of Zayn. Fenix with a Lucha Libre Arm-Drag. Zayn sends Fenix out to the ring apron. Fenix with a shoulder block. Fenix with a Slingshot Hurricanrana. Fenix is playing mind games with Zayn. Zayn regains control of the match during the commercial break. Zayn whips Fenix across the ring. Zayn with The Tilt-A-Whirl BackBreaker for a two count. Zayn applies a chin bar. Fenix with heavy bodyshots. Zayn reverses out of the irish whip from Fenix. Fenix launches Zayn over the top rope. Fenix with a Springboard Dropkick. Fenix plays to the crowd. Fenix with The Corkscrew Pescado. Fenix rolls Zayn back into the ring. Fenix with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count.
Fenix with forearm shivers. Fenix hammers down on the back of Zayn’s neck. Zayn goes for The Blue Thunder Bomb, but Fenix counters with a Tilt-A-Whirl Headscissors Takedown for a two count. Zayn reverses out of the irish whip from Fenix. Fenix with The Rebound SuperKick for a two count. Fenix drags Zayn to the corner. Fenix goes for The MoonSault, but Zayn ducks out of the way. Fenix avoids The Helluva Kick. Fenix drops Zayn with The Roll Through DDT for a two count. Fenix has complete control of the match during the second commercial break. Fenix ascends to the top turnbuckle. Zayn slaps Fenix in the chest. Forearm Exchange.
Fenix denies The Avalanche Attitude Adjustment. Fenix with The Flying Double Foot Stomp for a two count. Fenix with a Double Springboard MoonSault Press for a two count. Fenix goes for a Vertical Suplex, but Zayn lands back on his feet. Zayn blocks The SuperKick. Zayn goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Fenix lands back on his feet. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Zayn. Fenix goes for The Handspring Back Elbow, but Zayn counters with The Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Fenix decks Zayn with a JawBreaker. Zayn responds with The Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Fenix counters with The Roll Through Hurricanrana for a two count. Fenix delivers The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Zayn avoids The Springboard Spinning Back Kick. Zayn with another Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn connects with The Helluva Kick to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Sami Zayn via Pinfall
– B-Fab runs into Giulia and Kiana James in the backstage area. They’re here to remind B-Fab that they made an example out of Michin last week. B-Fab heard that Giulia and Kiana were jumping Michin from behind, because she’s been busy dealing with The Street Profits drama. B-Fab is not busy at the moment. Kiana asks B-Fab what audacity does have to speak to her client like that? Giulia says that it’s okay as long as B-Fab can back it up in the ring, tonight.
– The Wyatt Sicks Vignette. Where do The Street Profits go from here? They put The Profits to the test at Clash In Paris, they didn’t get the job done. Erick Rowan sees that there’s cracks in their brotherhood, and he hates to see that. Sometimes you can’t appreciate what you have till it’s gone. They have a choice to make, don’t let the disease consume them. They’re not the ones to blame, they just sowed the seeds. So, where do The Profits go from here? Follow The Buzzards.
Second Match: Giulia (c) w/Kiana James vs. B-Fab For The WWE Women’s United States Championship
Fab attacks James before the bell rings. Giulia knocks Fab off the ring apron with a Running Boot. Giulia repeatedly throws Fab into the ringside barricades. Giulia rolls Fab back into the ring. James is putting the boots to Fab. James grabs Fab from behind. Giulia nails Fab with The Arrivederci. Giulia gets Fab in position for The Bow & Arrow Stomp. Michin attacks James with a kendo stick. Giulia tells Michin to bring it. Giulia avoids the kendo stick shot, and retreats to the outside.
Match Result: No-Contest, But Still WWE Women’s United States Champion, Giulia
– We got a video recap of the big announcement that WrestleMania 43 will be taking place in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in 2027.
Aleister Black Promo
After I decided to dig my heel into your jaw, when I tricked you into thinking that I was a wounded animal, I knew I poisoned you enough with venom. It might not be tomorrow, it might not be next year, but the venom will run its course. Understand this, Priest, I am both sickness and cure. You can keep fighting this, and live by your code, and I will remain to be the sickness or not, then you show the entire world how destructive, hateful and talented I know you are. Priest, the consequence is yours. Keep fighting, and you can die by that code. As I’ve said before, violence against violence, and I, Priest, I should be its prophet.
Third Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill For The WWE Women’s Championship
Stratton dodges The Pump Kick after the bell rings. Stratton with forearm shivers. Cargill lifts Stratton up in the air. Stratton ducks a clothesline from Cargill. Cargill blocks the deep arm-drag. Cargill whips Stratton across the ring. Stratton dropkicks Cargill. Cargill catches Stratton in mid-air. Cargill goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Stratton lands back on her feet. Stratton ducks under a backhand from Cargill. Cargill Powerslams Stratton for a two count. Cargill goes for a Vertical Suplex, Stratton counters with a high knee strike. Stratton side steps Cargill into the turnbuckles. Stratton with a rolling single leg takedown for a two count. Stratton dumps Cargill out of the ring. Stratton with The Slingshot Pescado. Stratton is fired up. Stratton rolls Cargill back into the ring. Stratton ascends to the top turnbuckle. Cargill rocks Stratton with a forearm smash. Cargill with The SuperPlex. Cargill with The Ten Bests Of The Bodhran. The referee admonishes Cargill. Cargill slaps Stratton in the chest. Cargill repeatedly stomps on Stratton’s chest. Cargill is choking Stratton with her boot. Cargill slams Stratto’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Cargill dumps Stratton out of the ring.
Cargill slams Stratton’s head on the barricade. Cargill flexes her muscles. Cargill punches Stratton in the back. Cargill kicks Stratton in the back. Cargill applies a rear chin lock. Stratton with elbows into the midsection of Cargill. Cargill pulls Stratton down to the mat. Stratton with a drop toe hold into the middle rope. Stratton with a Running Hip Attack. Cargill responds with The Black Hole Slam for a two count. Cargill transitions into a ground and pound attack. Cargill goes back to the rear chin lock. Stratton gets back to a vertical base. Cargill whips Stratton across the ring. Cargill with The Fallaway Slam. Cargill pops back on her feet. Stratton side steps Cargill into the turnbuckles. Stratton drops Cargill with The SpineBuster. Stratton with two short-arm clotheslines. Cargill blocks The Cartwheel Alabama Slam. Cargill goes for a PowerBomb, but Stratton counters with The Hurricanrana. Stratton with a Double Back Handspring Elbow. Following a snap mare takeover, Stratton with a running basement dropkick. Stratton with The Swanton Bomb for a two count. Cargill fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Cargill SuperKicks Stratton. Stratton sweeps out the legs of Cargill.
Stratton goes for a Baseball Slide Dropkick, but Cargill counters with a Wheelbarrow FaceBuster into the ring apron. Stratton dodges The Pump Kick. Stratton with The Rolling Senton. Cargill denies The PME. Cargill hits The Blue Thunder Bomb for a two count. Cargill goes for The Chokeslam, but Stratton rolls her over for a two count. Stratton with The Alabama Slam. Stratton goes for The PME, but Cargill ducks out of the way. Cargill nails Stratton with The Pump Kick. Forearm Exchange. Stratton side steps another pump kick from Cargill. Cargill rocks Stratton with a forearm smash. Cargill muscles Stratton over the top rope. Second Forearm Exchange. Cargill SuperKicks Stratton. Stratton sends Cargill shoulder first into the steel ring post. Stratton with a Basement Dropkick on the apron. Cargill avoids The Orihara MoonSault. Cargill Spears Stratton through the timekeeper’s barricade, but both ladies were unable to break up the referee’s ten count. After the match, Nia Jax attacks Cargill from behind. Jax tosses Cargill around the ringside area. Jax hits The Samoan Drop on the floor. Jax HeadButts Stratton. Jax rolls Stratton back into the ring. Jax with The Pop Up HeadButt. Jax drags Stratton to the corner. Jax plants Stratton with The Annihilator.
Match Result: Double Count-Out, But Still WWE Women’s Champion, Tiffany Stratton
– Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre were standing outside of Nick Aldis Office. They’ve been patiently waiting for their shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship. Nick tells Chelsea that Charlotte Flair’s injury was legitimate. Chelsea says that it’s giving collusion, so she’s being protected. Chelsea tells Nick that if he doesn’t do his job, this locker room is going to find out why they call her, The Hot Mess. Nick tells Chelsea that they can fight the winners of Charlotte/Alexa vs. The Culling match this Tuesday at NXT Homecoming. The Miz stops Aldis in his tracks. Miz bought into the notion that Carmelo Hayes got them another shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles. Nick subtly hinted that his conversation with Melo was about the United States Championship.
– We got a video package on the John Cena/Brock Lesnar Rivalry.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Sami Zayn. Sami doesn’t have enough words to describe how good Rey Fenix is. Carmelo Hayes joins the conversation. Melo knows that they haven’t always gotten along, but since Sami is dishing out open challenges, he’s calling his shot. Melo’s got next. Sami tells Melo to make sure he doesn’t miss. The Miz is pissed off. Miz says that Melo can do anything in the WWE, but he needs someone to guide him along that path, and he’s that guy. Melo reminds Miz that he was a US & Tag Team Champion at the same time; it’s not the end of the world. They’re still boys for now.
Fourth Match: Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. McIntyre backs Orton into the turnbuckles. McIntyre kicks Orton in the gut. McIntyre with a straight right hand. McIntyre slams Orton’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. McIntyre with a hammer throw. Orton explodes out of the corner with a clothesline. Orton with two uppercuts. Orton transitions into a corner mount. Orton clotheslines McIntyre over the top rope. McIntyre regains control of the match during the commercial break. Orton with a Vertical Suplex. Orton delivers The Garvin Stomp. Orton with a knee drop. McIntyre wisely kicks the left knee of Orton. McIntyre drops Orton with a shoulder block. McIntyre with a running back elbow smash. McIntyre hyperextends the left knee of Orton. McIntyre drops his elbow on the left knee of Orton. McIntyre applies The Figure Four Leg Lock. Orton reverses the pressure. McIntyre grabs the bottom rope which forces the break. Orton is throwing haymakers at McIntyre. Orton ducks a clothesline from McIntyre. Orton with a Belly to Back Suplex.
McIntyre regroups on the outside. Orton slams McIntyre’s head on the announce table. McIntyre rakes the eyes of Orton. McIntyre with a Belly to Back Suplex onto the announce table. McIntyre delivers another chop block. Orton gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Orton is favoring his left knee. McIntyre drags Orton back to the center of the ring. McIntyre with repeated elbow drops on the left knee of Orton. McIntyre applies a leg lock. McIntyre stomps on the left knee of Orton. McIntyre is picking Orton apart. McIntyre and Orton are trading back and forth shots. McIntyre kicks the left knee of Orton. McIntyre bodyslams Orton into the ropes. Orton scurries to the outside. McIntyre with two haymakers. McIntyre rolls Orton back into the ring. Orton with the greco roman eye poke. Orton slams McIntyre’s head on all four corner pads. Orton uppercuts McIntyre. McIntyre with a reverse hammer throw into the turnbuckles. Orton blocks The Figure Four Leg Lock.
Orton sends McIntyre shoulder first into the steel ring post. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from McIntyre. Orton goes for The Powerslam, but McIntyre holds onto the ropes. Orton launches McIntyre over the top rope. McIntyre slams Orton’s head on the top rope. Orton Powerslams McIntyre. McIntyre blocks The Draping DDT. Orton with Two Belly to Back Suplex’s onto the announce table. Orton rolls McIntyre back into the ring. McIntyre delivers The Claymore. Orton wisely exits the ring. McIntyre rolls Orton back into the ring. Orton hits The RKO. McIntyre falls to the floor. McIntyre drives Orton back first into the ring apron. Orton kicks McIntyre in the chest. Orton is busted open. Orton nails McIntyre with The Draping DDT. Orton prepares for The Punt. The referee stops Orton in his tracks. Orton goes for The Punt, but McIntyre ducks out of the way. McIntyre shoves Orton towards the referee. McIntyre connects with The Claymore to pickup the victory. After the match, McIntyre dumps Orton out of the ring. McIntyre is loading up another Claymore against the announce table. Cody Rhodes storms into the ring to make the save. Rhodes transitions into a ground and pound attack. Rhodes tees off on McIntyre. Rhodes delivers The Cody Cutter.
Cody Rhodes: Drew McIntyre, the champ is back. We can do this dance. I’ll see you, my friend at Wrestlepalooza.
Winner: Drew McIntyre via Pinfall
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