WWE SmackDown Results 9/26/25
Kia Center
Orlando, Florida
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Booker T)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Cody Rhodes & Paul Heyman Segment
Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. There is so much for me to talk about, and all we have tonight together is two hours. For those of you that watch Unreal, that means anyone back in gorilla right now is going, oh, my god, Heyman is gonna go two hours, but I’m not. Everyone can relax, I won’t choose the subject tonight, instead, I will paraphrase, a pseudo, facto, wannabe secondary champion, and I will ask you, Orlando. So, what do you want to talk about? Would you like to talk about the World Heavyweight Champion, Seth Freakin’ Rollins? Okay, his greatness is above your paygrade. Well, I would love, love to talk about The OTC, “The Tribal Chief” Roman Reigns, but it’s disrespectful to speak of the injured, when he got his ass stretchered out of Paris by “Big” Bronson Reed. So, hey, how about this, shall we talk about The Dog that is going to main event WrestleMania, 5, 10 straight years, the man that will lead WWE into the 2030’s, may even the 2040’s, Bron Breakker? Is that what we should talk about or perhaps we should talk about the conspiracy theories and the rumors regarding, Brock Lesnar? Well, since that seems to be the prevailing sentiment.
Cody Rhodes: Did all of us get a chance to watch that Wrestlepalooza recap? Did we see it? Oh, Mr. Heyman, I made a mistake last week. I called you a goon. And I think you know me pretty well. I don’t think you’re a goon, you’re one of the smartest men I know. And you love to disrupt, you love to stir it up, and you have an entire locker room stirred up, so I’ll go ahead and ask the question. Tell me about Brock Lesnar? No, no, no, I can’t just come out here without evidence, I suppose. We saw that same package, if you don’t mind, our friends in the truck, there it is. Now, here’s what concerns me. I know Brock Lesnar, and I don’t know him as well as you, but does that look like the face of somebody if it was just a one-night thing? So, I’ll be more precise, I love to know who I’m talking to. Am I talking to The Oracle, am I talking to a Wiseman or am I talking to The Advocate?
Paul Heyman: You’re talking to the goat. And as the greatest of all-time, I respect the fact that you’re confronting me about, Brock Lesnar, because you know, as well as everybody else knows, that when Brock Lesnar is here, everyone is in danger. A little bit of good news for you, Brock Lesnar is not here this evening. But Mr. Rhodes, what makes you think that you’re not in danger, right now?
– The Vision circles around the ringside area.
Cody Rhodes: I guess it’s about time. I keep hearing how you’re the future of the industry. I keep hearing how dangerous you both may be, that you’re gonna inherit all of this, and maybe you’re right. Bron, I’ll start with you, I’m sure that Mr. Heyman tells you all the time that you’re a WrestleMania Main Event waiting to happen. And I beat ya, he tells him the very same thing. And at your age, I would kill to be a Heyman Guy, but here’s a little unsolicited advice. I grew up the son of the booker, I’ve been around people like him, I studied Verne, I saw Bill Watts, I saw Eric, I saw it all. And you could always tell what they were doing it for, you could always tell why they were doing it. This one, nobody’s figured him out, yet. Who’s Paul Heyman loyal to? But one thing I can guarantee, it ain’t you. Alright, alright, okay, T-Book, hold the watch. The way you’re looking at me, the way you’re eyeing me up, it looks like you guys want to fight, huh? Probably not a good decision on my part, but what the hell?
Rhodes gets into a brawl with The Vision. Reed goes for a Bodyslam, but Rhodes lands back on his feet. Rhodes goes for The CrossRhodes, but Breakker counters with a Flying Lariat. The Vision gangs up on Rhodes. Randy Orton storms into the ring to make the save. Orton tees off on Reed. Orton is throwing haymakers at Breakker. Breakker blocks The RKO. Orton nails Reed with The RKO. Rhodes clotheslines Breakker over the top rope. Orton stands tall in the ring with Rhodes to close this segment.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with The Street Profits. They’re not here to talking about tension. Clash In Paris took a lot out of them, but they’re past that. It’s making them hungry for what’s theirs. Angelo Dawkins says that they have each other’s backs, sometimes family fight, but at the end of the day, the goal remains the same. Whoever doubts their brotherhood, The Profits are still here and they want the smoke.
First Match: The Street Profits vs. Carmelo Hayes & The Miz In A Number One Contenders Match For The WWE Tag Team Championship
Montez Ford and The Miz will start things off. Ford immediately gets distracted by Hayes. Miz rolls Hayes over for a two count. Miz ducks a clothesline from Ford. Miz with The O’Connor Roll for a two count. The referee caught Miz using Hayes for leverage. Miz drives his knee into the midsection of Ford. Miz slams Ford’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Miz tags in Hayes. Double Toe Kick. Double Knife Edge Chop. Hayes applies a side headlock. Ford whips Hayes across the ring. Rollup Exchange. Ford with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Ford tags in Dawkins. Ford drops down on the canvas. Dawkins drops Hayes with a shoulder tackle. The Profits with a Double Flapjack on top of Hayes. The Profits clotheslines Miz over the top rope. Dawkins goes for The Pounce, but Hayes counters with a Blindside Dropkick. The Profits have complete control of the match during the commercial break.
Miz reverses out of the irish whip from Ford. Ford dives over Miz. Ford knocks Hayes off the ring apron. Miz kicks the left knee of Ford. Miz drops Ford with The DDT for a two count. Miz slams Hayes head on the top turnbuckle pad. Assisted Awesome Clothesline. Hayes with The Springboard Clothesline for a two count. Hayes tags in Miz. Following a snap mare takeover, Miz with a Running Boot. Hayes with a Running Leg Drop. Miz hooks the outside leg for a two count. Miz talks smack to Dawkins. Ford with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Miz tags in Hayes. Hayes knocks Dawkins off the apron. Hayes is raining down haymakers. The referee is trying to calm down Dawkins. Hayes sends Ford to the corner. Hayes with a knife edge chop. Ford decks Hayes with a back elbow smash.
Ford is displaying his fighting spirit. Hayes stops Ford in his tracks. Hayes eats another back elbow smash. Ford dumps Miz out of the ring. Hayes goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Ford lands back on his feet. Ford uses his feet to create separation. Miz wisely pulls Dawkins off the apron. Hayes hits The First 48. Hayes prepares for Nothing But Net. Miz tags himself in. Hayes stops Miz in his tracks. Miz and Hayes starts bickering with each other. Ford tags in Dawkins. Dawkins rocks Miz with a forearm smash. Dawkins with two clotheslines. Miz reverses out of the irish whip from Dawkins. Dawkins leapfrogs over Miz. Dawkins with a Corkscrew Elbow. Dawkins with The 360 Stinger Splash. Dawkins follows that with a Spinning Enzuigiri. Dawkins delivers The Silencer. Dawkins tags in Ford. Dawkins nails Miz with The Cash Out. Ford connects with From The Heavens to pickup the victory. After the watch, The Profits had a standoff with The Wyatt Sicks.
Winner: The Street Profits via Pinfall
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Jade Cargill. What’s her mindset going into this triple threat match with it being so unpredictable? Jade is so sick tired of Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax, that it’s gonna feel so good when she becomes the brand-new WWE Women’s Champion. Stephanie Vaquer joins the conversation. Jade tells Stephanie that a storm is coming her way at Crown Jewel. Stephanie is looking forward to it.
– Tyrese Haliburton was a special guest on Stephanie McMahon’s “What’s Your Story?” Podcast.
Second Match: Michin & B-Fab vs. Giulia & Kiana James
B-Fab and Kiana James will start things off. James takes a swipe at Michin after the bell rings. Fab blocks a boot from James. Fab with forearm shivers. James reverses out of the irish whip from Fab. James clotheslines Fab. Fab with a single leg dropkick. Fab with a Sliding Lariat for a two count. Fab applies a front face lock. Michin tags herself in. Fab with a Spinning Heel Kick. Fab sweeps out the legs of James. Michin with a Running Cannonball Strike for a two count. Michin taunts Giulia. James rocks Michin with a forearm smash. James tags in Giulia. Giulia with a Running Boot. Giulia with Two Hair Biel Throws. Giulia stomps on Michin’s back. Giulia slaps Michin in the face. Giulia whips Michin across the ring. Michin runs around Giulia. Michin dropkicks Giulia. Michin slaps Giulia in the face. Giulia reverses out of the irish whip from Michin. Michin with a Running Hurricanrana.
Michin tags in Fab. Michin applies The Upside Down. Fab drops Giulia with The Big Boot for a two count. Fab applies a front face lock. Michin tags herself in. Double Irish Whip. Giulia holds onto the ropes. Giulia regroups on the outside. Fab with a Flying Clothesline off the steel ring steps. Giulia rocks Fab with a forearm smash. Giulia avoids The Baseball Slide Dropkick. Giulia launches Michin over the announce table. Michin rises back on her feet. Michin with a Missile Dropkick off the announce table. Giulia and James regains control of the match during the commercial break. James with clubbing shoulder blocks. Giulia tags herself in. Fab decks James with a back elbow smash. Giulia HeadButts Fab. James with a Running Boot. Giulia with The Missile Dropkick for a two count.
Giulia tags in James. James with a straight right hand. James talks smack to Fab. Fab fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Fab avoids The Elbow Drop. James stops Fab in her tracks. Fab knocks Giulia off the ring apron. Fab side steps James into the turnbuckles. James continues to run interference. Fab with a Leaping Side Kick. Fab tags in Michin. Michin drops James with a shoulder tackle. Michin kicks Giulia off the apron. Michin SuperKicks James. Michin with a Dropkick/Spinning DDT Combination for a two count. Giulia with a forearm to Fab. Fab reverses out of the irish whip from Giulia. Fab nails Giulia with The Pump Kick. James SuperKicks Fab. Michin rolls James over for a one count. James denies Eat Defeat. Michin HeadButts James. James rakes the eyes of Michin. Michin delivers Eat Defeat. Giulia tags herself in. Giulia connects with The Arriverderci. Giulia plants Michin with The Northern Lights Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Giulia & Kiana James via Pinfall
– Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss had a backstage confrontation with Sol Ruca & Zaria. Zaria demands a shot at the Women’s Tag Team Titles. Charlotte says that Zaria hasn’t done anything to deserve a title shot. Zaria says that’s pretty rich coming from Charlotte of all people. Sol Ruca says that Zaria didn’t mean that, and she doesn’t think before she speaks sometimes. ZaRuca starts bickering with each other. Alexa knows that ZaRuca are pretty talented, but at the end of the day, they’re not ready, and they need to get in line before demanding title shots.
– WWE Crown Jewel Championship Video Package.
Drew McIntyre, Nick Aldis, Jacob Fatu Segment
Drew McIntyre: You know, it just occurred to me when I walked out here, this is the same arena I returned to WWE in 2017. I sat right there at Takeover. It’s the same arena that I beat Randy Orton in front of a bunch of screens for my second WWE Championship, right there. It’s the same arena I should’ve walked out, for the first time in front of live fans, WWE Champion. But I’m not champion because of Cody Rhodes. I had Cody beat on Saturday. I could see it in his eyes, everybody could feel it, but Cody was one step ahead, wasn’t he? He’s a master chess player. Think back to the match, Exhibit A: The referee took a full six seconds to finally count a pinfall I had.
Exhibit B: I had Cody dead to rights for a Claymore. I was gonna put his head right through the announce table, because that’s the only way you’re gonna take out Super Cody. And what happened? The referee got between us, and why, why, is it a DQ? But let me ask you this, if I Claymore’d Cody’s head into those stee steps, is it a DQ? No, he protected him, he gave him a second chance, and it cost me the damn championship. Do the referees work for WWE or do they work for Cody Rhodes? I don’t blame the ref. Ryan Tran, I forgive you, you have a family to provide for. I blame Cody Rhodes, he’s got all the power. And with great power, comes great responsibility, and even greater corruption, and that’s exactly what’s going on here.
Nick Aldis: You know something, Drew, a lot of things you said makes sense. I actually see a lot of this from your point of view. But you and I know, this is wrestling, you win some, you lose some. Sometimes you’re the hammer, sometimes you’re the nail, it wasn’t your night. Don’t make excuses, I’ve known you a long time, you’re better than that. And speaking of, I saw you kick the table, but I don’t know where that boot came from, because it didn’t come from our medical team.
Drew McIntyre: The WWE Medical Team, what a shock, it might as well be the Cody Rhodes Medical Team. I’ve got my own medical team. Nick, all I want is what’s mine.
Nick Aldis: Oh my god, Drew, stop, enough with the excuses, okay. You’re trying to suggest that the reason you’re not WWE Champion is because of corruption? It’s insane, okay. I have to draw the line somewhere, because that’s not what happened. The referee decision was final, that’s it, that’s all of it, that’s all I have to say about it. If you want to stay out here, go ahead, but I’m done, enjoy the rest of your night.
Drew McIntyre: Really, you’re gonna walk away from me, Nick? You know this is BS, everybody knows this is BS. I’m the champion without a championship. They all know in the locker room that I’m the most dangerous on this mic.
– Jacob Fatu comes down to the ring. Fatu snatches the microphone out of McIntyre’s hand.
Jacob Fatu: Man, shut yo ass up. And you know what, just to double back a tap in with something else, stop bitching. You come out here every week, you cry, you complain, you’re blaming everybody for your own doing. Matter of fact, why don’t you sit your peg leg ass down?
Drew McIntyre: Who the hell do you think you are? Yeah, you’ve been on a great run the past year, but I’m Drew Freakin’ McIntyre, and you wanna come out here and try to punk me out? If I wasn’t hurt right now.
Jacob Fatu: If you wasn’t hurt, what? Because you must’ve forgot, Jacob Fatu is all gas, no brakes with it, Yadadamean?
McIntyre HeadButts Fatu. Fatu SuperKicks McIntyre. Fatu attacks McIntyre with his walking boot to close this segment.
– We see Tiffany Stratton talking to Stephanie Vaquer in the backstage area. Stephanie says that she may or may not see Tiffany in Perth, Australia. Tiffany respects Stephanie, but when it comes to them being in the ring together, Stephane will be on the ground, and Tiffany will be standing as your brand-new Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. Stephanie says that we’ll see about that.
– Sami Zayn thanks Rey Fenix for the awesome match they had a couple weeks ago. Sami is unsure about who will answer the US Open Challenge? It could be someone from Raw or SmackDown. Plus, they’re in Orlando, maybe it’s someone from NXT. Fenix wishes Sami good luck.
Solo Sikoa Promo
Solo Sikoa: JC Mateo, an Olympic Athlete who’s won many of championships across the world. Pound-for-pound, the baddest and strongest guy that I know. But you mean more than that to me. You see, when Jacob was acting like he was bigger than the family, who stepped in to check him, you did. Who believes in me? You do, and I love you for that. Anyone that gets out of line, you put them back in their place, because your loyalty will be rewarded as long as you’re in my family tree.
JC Mateo: I love you, Solo.
Third Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Je’Von Evans For The WWE United States Championship
Josh Briggs is watching this match in the crowd. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Zayn applies a side headlock. Evans whips Zayn across the ring. Zayn drops Evans with a shoulder tackle. Evans drops down on the canvas. Evans leapfrogs over Zayn. Zayn with three arm-drags. Evans regroups in the corner. Zayn helps Evans get back on his feet. Strong lockup. Wrist Lock Exchange. Evans backs Zayn into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. Evans with a knife edge chop. Back to the collar and elbow tie up. Stalemate in the corner. Zayn unloads three knife edge chops. Evans showcases his speed and agility. Evans with a straight right hand. Evans with The Springboard Clothesline for a one count. Evans follows that with The Bouncy Hurricanrana. Evans dropkicks Zayn to the floor. Evans prepares for The Stage Dive. Zayn with an Inside Out Lariat. Zayn has complete control of the match during the commercial break.
Zayn is lighting up Evans chest. Evans slides out of the hammer throw from Zayn. Evans launches Zayn over the top rope. Evans lands The Stage Dive. Evans rolls Zayn back into the ring. Zayn ducks a clothesline from Evans. Zayn goes for The Blue Thunder Bomb, but Evans lands back on his feet. Evans ducks a clothesline from Zayn. Evans with The Handspring Corkscrew Kick for a two count. Evans puts Zayn on the top turnbuckle. Zayn rocks Evans with a forearm smash. Zayn with a blistering chop. Zayn sends Evans crashing into the canvas. Evans hits The Top Rope FrankenSteiner for a two count. Zayn with The Exploder Suplex into the turnbuckles. Zayn goes for The Helluva Kick, but Evans counters with The Running Knee. Evans goes for Hold It In The Row, but Zayn ducks out of the way. Evans dodges The Helluva Kick. Evans delivers The OG Cutter for a two count. Evans drags Zayn to the corner. Evans with The Roundhouse Kick. Evans dives over Zayn. Zayn nails Evans with The Helluva Kick. Zayn connects with The Blue Thunder Bomb to pickup the victory. After the match, Zayn hugs Evans.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Sami Zayn via Pinfall
– Nia Jax runs into The Secret Hervice in the backstage area. Chelsea Green offers Nia an opportunity to be her next Slaygent. Nia rips that job opening flyer in half. Nia tells Stephanie Vaquer that she can drop her right where he stands, but she would rather wait for Crown Jewel when she’s the brand-new WWE Women’s Champion.
– Kit Wilson yells at Damian Priest for dislocating his shoulder last week. Wilson repeatedly shoves Priest and continues to call him toxic. Kit trips over his wheelchair. Priest says that bitches be tripping. Aleister Black asks Priest if he was looking for him. As Priest turns around, Black delivers The Black Mass. Black knows that this issue is far from issue. Black wishes Priest a happy birthday as he walks away.
Fourth Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax In A Triple Threat Match For The WWE Women’s Championship
Jax throws Stratton into Cargill after the bell rings. Jax HeadButts Cargill. Jax drops Cargill with a Leaping Body Block. Jax bodyslams Stratton on top of Cargill. Jax poses for the crowd. Cargill runs into Jax. Jax ducks a clothesline from Cargill. Jax runs into Cargill. Stratton with a Double Dropkick. Cargill kicks Stratton in the gut. Cargill sends Stratton chest first into the canvas. Cargill with a running clothesline for a two count. Jax tugs on Cargill’s hair. Stratton slides out of the ring. Stratton pulls Jax off the ring apron. Stratton with a running forearm smash. Cargill reverses out of the irish whip from Stratton. Stratton cartwheels over Cargill. Stratton dropkicks Cargill towards the corner. Stratton with a Double Back Handspring Elbow Smash. Jax clotheslines Stratton. Jax goes for a Bodyslam, but Cargill lands back on her feet. Stratton goes for a Running Double Foot Stomp, but Cargill rolls her over for a two count. Stratton with a Running Boot for a two count. Stratton repeatedly stomps on Cargill’s chest. Cargill with a Counter Vertical Suplex for a two count.
Jax pulls Cargill out of the ring. Jax throws Cargill into the ringside barricade. Jax slaps Cargill in the chest. Jax taunts the Orlando crowd. Jax slams Cargill’s head on the announce table. Cargill with forearm shivers. Stratton lands The Suicide Dive. Cargill with The Fallaway Slam on the floor. Cargill pops back on her feet. Cargill rolls Stratton back into the ring. Jax drives Cargill face first into the steel ring post. Jax slaps Stratton in the face. Jax levels Stratton with Two Body Avalanches. Cargill delivers The Pounce. Cargill with forearm shivers to Stratton. Cargill avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Cargill with The Pumphandle Facebuster for a two count. Jax drags Cargill to the corner. Cargill peppers Jax with forearm shivers. Stratton goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Cargill counters with The Rear Naked Choke. Stratton rolls Cargill over for a two count. Jax with The Flying Leg Drop. Stratton with a Basement Dropkick. Stratton follows that with The Swanton Bomb. Cargill nails Stratton with The Pump Kick. Stratton wisely falls on top of Jax for a two count. Forearm Exchange. Jax with a running double clothesline. Jax stacks Strattonon top of Cargill. Stratton avoids The Annihilator.
Stratton with another basement dropkick. Cargill denies The PME. Cargill gets Stratton tied up in the tree of woe. Cargill repeatedly stomps on Stratton’s chest. Jax attacks Cargill from behind. Jax with The Running Hip Attack for a two count. Jax ascends to the top turnbuckle. Cargill rocks Jax with a forearm smash. Jax with Two HeadButts. Cargill and Stratton with The Double SuperPlex. Stratton with The Rolling Senton. Stratton hits The PME for a two count. Second Forearm Exchange. Cargill drives her knee into the midsection of Stratton. Cargill goes for The Pop Up PowerBomb, but Stratton counters with The Hurricanrana. Cargill catches Stratton in mid-air. Cargill connects with Jaded for a two count. Jax yanks the referee out of the ring. Jax mocks Stratton. Cargill kicks Jax in the face. Cargill clears the announce table. Jax fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Jax throws Cargill into the steel ring steps. Cargill is busted open. Cargill blocks The Vertical Suplex. Cargill delivers The Samoan Drop on the ring steps. Cargill is fired up. The referee attends to the nasty cut Cargill has above her right eye. Cargill drops Jax with The Eye Of The Storm. Stratton dropkicks Cargill to the floor. Stratton goes into the lateral press for a two count. Stratton with an Elbow Drop. Stratton connects with The PME to pickup the victory. After the match, Stratton had a standoff with Stephanie Vaquer as the show goes off the air.
Winner: Still WWE Women’s Champion, Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall
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