WWE SmackDown Results 10/3/25
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Booker T)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, The Vision Segment
Cody Rhodes: So, Cincinnati, what do you want to talk about?
– Cody immediately gets cut off by The Vision who show up at ringside. Randy Orton slithers into the ring before Cody could get jumped.
Paul Heyman: Well, there’s plenty we would like to talk about. Thank you for the invitation, glad you asked. What would we like to talk about? You know, I owe you an apology, it was very rude for me to interrupt you that way, I mean, without introducing myself, first. Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. Mr. Reed, Mr. Breakker and I didn’t come out here to talk to you, Mr. Rhodes, no, we came out here to talk to you, Mr. Orton. You’re a hard man to get in contact with. Never take my phone calls, never return my texts. I told The Brons to corner the champion, and then The Viper shall appear. And that wasn’t a prediction, that was a spoiler.
Thank you, Cincinnati, for your most irrelevant opinion. I would love to be a fly on the wall during your strategy session, because at the end of the day, it’s not going to matter. And that’s also not a prediction, that’s also a spoiler. When you lose tonight, if we beat Cody Rhodes, you know and everyone knows, Randy Orton is going to look at Cody Rhodes and say, that’s the Undisputed Champion, I can do so much better than that. If we can beat a legend like Randy Orton, how could Randy Orton not look at Cody Rhodes and say, where were you, champ? Either way, no matter how you look at it, this can’t last. And that’s not a prediction from an Oracle, that is a prophecy.
– We see The Miz arguing with Carmelo Hayes in the backstage area. Miz is livid about Melo not having his back last week. Melo tells Miz that their partnership is over. Melo tells Miz that he’s very lucky that he’s in a good mood, because normally he would shoot first.
First Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Aleister Black For The WWE United States Championship
Hayes came out to accept Zayn’s open challenge. This time Hayes won’t have anybody holding him back, and he’ll show Zayn and the entire world why he’s HIM. The Miz clocks Hayes with The Skull Crushing Finale on the stage. Aleister Black will be taking Hayes place. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Black applies a side headlock. Zayn whips Black across the ring. Zayn drops down on the canvas. Zayn leapfrogs over Black. Zayn with two deep arm-drags. Zayn applies an arm-bar. Black backs Zayn into the ropes. Black with Clubbing Mid-Kicks. Black sends Zayn to the corner. Black drops Zayn with The Big Boot. Black with Four Mid-Kicks.
Black rocks Zayn with a forearm smash. Black whips Zayn across the ring. Zayn kicks Black in the chest. Black ducks a clothesline from Zayn. Black with The Quebrada. Black poses for the crowd. Black has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Black is mauling Zayn in the corner. Zayn transitions into a corner mount. Black sends Zayn crashing to the outside. Zayn gets back in the ring at the count of nine. Zayn springboards off the ropes. Zayn with The Michinoku Driver. Zayn with a Counter Vertical Suplex. Zayn avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Zayn dodges The Black Mass.
Zayn goes for The Blue Thunder Bomb, but Black lands back on his feet. Black with a Pump Knee Strike. Black sweeps out the legs of Zayn. Zayn with The SuperPlex. Zayn ascends to the top turnbuckle. Black kicks Zayn in the face. Zayn is throwing haymakers at Black. Zayn goes for The Flying Crossbody Block, but Black counters with another Mid-Kick for a two count. Black repeatedly kicks Zayn in the face. Forearm Exchange. Black with Repeated Mid-Kicks in the corner. Black avoids The Helluva Kick. Black drops Zayn with The Flying Meteora for a two count. Black is displaying his frustration. Black gets distracted by Damian Priest. Zayn delivers The Helluva Kick. Zayn connects with The Blue Thunder Bomb to pickup the victory. After the match, Priest drags Black out of the ring. Priest delivers The Razor’s Edge through the announce table.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Sami Zayn via Pinfall
– The Secret Hervice interrupted a conversation Nick Aldis was having with Sol Ruca & Zaria. They have no interest in being part of Chelsea’s Secret Hervice. They’re here to prove why they should get a shot at the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles. Zaria proceeds to challenge The Secret Hervice to a match. Nick loves that idea and makes the match official.
Second Match: Sol Ruca & Zaria vs. The Secret Hervice
Zaria and Alba Fyre will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Fyre backs Zaria into the turnbuckles. Fyre rams her forearm across Zaria’s face. Fyre talks smack to Zaria. Zaria launches Fyre to the corner. Zaria levels Fyre with The Body Avalanche. Fyre side steps Zaria into the turnbuckles. Zaria decks Fyre with a back elbow smash. Zaria applies The Hanging Sleeper Hold. Zaria drops Fyre with a Flying Clothesline. Fyre tags in Green. Green fights out of the fireman’s carry position. Zaria blocks The Sunset Flip. Zaria HeadButts Green. Zaria tags in Ruca. Ruca applies The Upside Down. Zaria with The Pump Kick.
Ruca drops Green with The X-Factor for a two count. Back Elbow Exchange. Green tags in Fyre. Green sweeps out the legs of Ruca. Fyre with The Slingshot Dropkick. Green blasts Ruca with The PK. Fyre lands The Suicide Dive. Green rolls Ruca back into the ring. Green hooks the outside leg for a two count. Green transitions into a ground and pound attack. Fyre with The Gourdbuster. The Secret Hervice with Two SuperKicks. Green with a Sliding Flatliner for a two count. Green argues with the referee. Green slaps Ruca in the face. Zaria yanks Fyre off the ring apron. Zaria throws Fyre into the ringside barricade. Ruca denies The Unprettier. Ruca sends Green face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Ruca connects with The Sol Snatcher to pickup the victory.
Winner: Sol Ruca & Zaria via Pinfall
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss. They were impressed with ZaRuca’s performance. Alexa points out the fact that it could be difficult gathering victories if you’re not on the same page with your tag team partner. When the time comes where ZaRuca gets a shot at the Women’s Tag Team Titles, they better be ready. WOOOO!!
– We got a video recap of Roman Reigns return from this past week. The Tribal Chief will be kicking off the show this Monday in Dallas.
– Randy Orton reassures Cody Rhodes that they’re on the same page despite what Paul Heyman had to say earlier in the night.
Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer Contract Signing
Nick Aldis: Ladies and gentlemen, one week from tomorrow, two of our brightest stars will be competing for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship.
Stephanie Vaquer: I respect you. You are a great champion, and I know I’ve only been a champion for two weeks. But Tiffany, I will show you who I am, because I won’t be losing any match. So, next week, may the best women win.
Tiffany Stratton: Stephanie, since the moment you sign, I couldn’t wait to step foot in the ring with you. Tiffany Stratton versus Stephanie Vaquer. We proved that we’re the best when we won these championships. However, in Perth, Australia, at Crown Jewel, there will be only one women walking out of Crown Jewel, and it will be. Because doesn’t matter where we are, Australia, France, Italy, Cincinnati, it is and will always be Tiffy Time.
Nick Aldis: Ladies and gentlemen, Tiffany Stratton versus Stephanie Vaquer for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship, next week, at Crown Jewel: Perth.
Giulia attacks Stratton from behind as she was heading towards gorilla. Kiana James says that they have a business proposal for Stephanie. They know that she’s a star, but she’s not a superstar. Kiana can help Stephanie if she accepts her services. Kiana is very close to taking Giulia to the top of this division. Just imagine what Kiana can do for Stephanie, she could help her become the Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. Stratton pulls Kiana out of the ring. Vaquer goes for The SVB, but Giulia lands back on her feet. Kiana pulls Giulia out of harms way to close this contract signing.
– Earlier today, Nick Aldis had a conversation with Je’Von Evans. Nick wants to keep in touch with Je’Von despite his busy schedule. Rey Fenix gives Je’Von props for his match with Sami Zayn. Los Garza wants to know why Nick is wasting his time with Je’Von and Fenix. Evans says that Los Garza sounds goofy. Nick informs us that Los Garza will indeed battle Evans and Fenix tonight.
– Jacob Fatu Vignette.
Third Match: Je’Von Evans & Rey Fenix vs. Los Garza
Je’Von Evans and Berto will start things off. Evans ducks a clothesline from Berto. Evans rolls Berto over for a two count. Evans with a Springboard Crossbody Block for a two count. Berto drops Evans with a Spinning Enzuigiri for a two count. Berto transitions into a ground and pound attack. Berto poses for the crowd. Berto kicks Evans in the ribs. Evans with knife edge chop. Berto repeatedly stomps on Evans chest. Evans with heavy bodyshots. Berto dropkicks Evans for a two count. Short-Arm Reversal by Evans. Evans with The Bouncy Hurricanrana. Angel tags himself in. Assisted Big Punch. Berto throws Evans into a right hand from Angel. Fenix with a Double Arm-Drag. Fenix with The Tornillo. Berto responds with The Fosbury Flop. Evans follows that with The Stage Dive. Los Garza regains control of the match during the commercial break. Garza transitions into a corner mount. Fenix with a Roll Through Palm Strike. Evans clotheslines Berto to the floor.
Fenix SuperKicks Angel. Angel catches Fenix in mid-air. Berto attacks Evans from behind. Springboard Enzuigiri/PowerBomb/Powerslam Combination for a two count. Angel with clubbing blows to Fenix’s back. Fenix decks Angel with a JawBreaker. Fenix with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Angel with an Inside Out Lariat. Evans and Berto are tagged in. Evans ducks a clothesline from Berto. Evans with The Superman Forearm. Berto kicks Evans in the face. Evans unloads a flurry of kicks. Evans lands The Suicide Dive. Berto with The Hurricanrana for a two count. The referee caught Berto using the middle rope for leverage. Evans rolls Berto over for a two count. Evans with The Running Boot for a two count. Evans delivers The Handspring Corkscrew Kick. Berto launches Evans over the top rope. Fenix tags himself in. Berto with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Fenix nails Berto with The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Evans hits The OG Cutter. Fenix connects with The MMB to pickup the victory.
Winner: Je’Von Evans & Rey Fenix via Pinfall
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Damian Priest. How far is Priest willing to go end this chapter with Aleister Black? Priest is no stranger to people attacking him backstage. Kit Wilson interrupts the conversation. Kit doesn’t care how many times Priest puts him down, because he’s gonna get back up and end The Toxic Aggression Era. Kit rises up from the wheelchair. Priest pushes Kit back into the wheelchair. Priest sends Kit crashing into production equipment. Priest says that he’ll go as far as it takes to conclude this chapter with Aleister Black.
– The MFT’s Vignette. This week, Tala Tonga pledges his allegiance to Solo and The MFT’s.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with The Street Profits & B-Fab. They have another shot at the WWE Tag Team Titles next week. The Wyatt Sicks can play all the mind games they want, because next week they’re not just fighting for the tag titles, they’re fighting for each other. The Wyatt Sicks appears on a monitor. The Wyatt claims that The Profits will choke on the smoke they claim. Their brotherhood will crumble after next week.
– Next week on SmackDown, Sami Zayn will have another US Open Challenge. Damian Priest collides with Aleister Black in a Last Man Standing Match. Plus, Tiffany Stratton & Stephanie Vaquer vs. Giulia & Kiana James.
Fourth Match: Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton vs. The Vision w/Paul Heyman
Randy Orton and Bron Breakker will start things off. Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Orton backs Breakker into the turnbuckles. Orton with a gut punch. Orton uppercuts Breakker. Orton transitions into a corner mount. Orton clotheslines Breakker over the top rope. Breakker regroups on the outside. Breakker kicks Orton in the gut. Breakker with a straight right hand. Breakker with clubbing shoulder blocks. Breakker mocks Orton. Breakker transitions into a corner mount. Orton with the greco roman eye poke. Orton kicks Breakker in the gut. Orton dumps Breakker out of the ring. Breakker drives his knee into the midsection of Orton. Breakker slams Orton’s head on the announce table. Orton avoids The Flying Lariat. Orton with Two Belly to Back Suplex’s onto the announce table. Reed attacks Orton from behind. Reed with a Belly to Back Suplex of his own on the announce table. Reed mocks Roman Reigns. Breakker rolls Orton back into the ring. Breakker tags in Reed.
Reed with a straight right hand. Reed HeadButts Orton. Orton is throwing haymakers at Reed. Reed punches Orton in the ribs. Reed applies a rear chin lock. Orton with heavy bodyshots. Orton with two haymakers. Reed kicks Orton in the gut. Reed sends Orton to the corner. Orton drives Reed shoulder first into the steel ring post. Orton tags in Rhodes. Rhodes with two haymakers. Rhodes with two running forearm smashes. Rhodes follows that with The Disaster Kick. Rhodes dumps Reed out of the ring. Rhodes ducks a clothesline from Breakker. Rhodes clotheslines Breakker over the top rope. Rhodes lands The Suicide Dive. Rhodes goes into the lateral press for a two count. Rhodes applies a key lock. Breakker attacks Rhodes behind the referee’s back. Reed HeadButts Rhodes. Reed with a gut punch. Short-Arm Reversal by Rhodes. Rhodes with a Drop Down Uppercut. Reed catches Rhodes in mid-air. Reed with The World’s Strongest Slam. Reed tags in Breakker.
Breakker with a Running Inside Out Lariat. Breakker barks at Orton. Breakker is choking Rhodes with his knee. Rhodes with heavy bodyshots. Rhodes is throwing haymakers at Breakker. Breakker ducks a clothesline from Rhodes. Breakker with a Northern Lights Toss. Breakker taunts Orton. Breakker tags in Reed. Reed rolls Rhodes back into the ring. Reed applies a nerve hold. Reed drops his weight on Rhodes back. Rhodes with a pair of toe kicks. Reed HeadButts Rhodes. Reed tags in Breakker. Breakker stomps on Rhodes chest. Assisted Double Splash. Breakker catapults Rhodes throat first into the bottom rope. Breakker whips Rhodes across the ring. Rhodes with a knee lift. Breakker drives Rhodes back first into the turnbuckles. Breakker with clubbing shoulder blocks. Breakker tags in Reed. Reed tees off on Rhodes. Reed applies a front face lock. Breakker tags himself in. Breakker punches Rhodes in the ribs. Breakker with another corner mount. Breakker stops Rhodes in his tracks. Breakker tags in Reed.
Reed cuts off Rhodes. Rhodes side steps Reed into the turnbuckles. Rhodes avoids The Senton Splash. Orton and Breakker are tagged in. Orton with two clotheslines. Orton ducks a clothesline from Breakker. Orton Powerslams Breakker. Breakker kicks Orton in the face. Reed tags himself in. Orton ducks a clothesline from Reed. Orton Powerslams Reed. Reed drops Orton with The Jagged Edge. Reed ascends to the top turnbuckle. Orton with a series of haymakers. Orton with The SuperPlex for a two count. Rhodes repeatedly stomps on Breakker’s chest. Breakker dumps Rhodes out of the ring. Breakker drives Rhodes face first into the ring post. Breakker delivers The Flying Pounce through the ringside barricade. Orton hits The Draping DDT. Orton prepares for The RKO. The referee gets distracted by Heyman. Seth Rollins nails Orton with The Curb Stomp behind the referee’s back. Reed connects with The Tsunami to pickup the victory. After the match, Rollins tells The Vision that the job is done. Rollins turns around and sees Rhodes in position for The Curb Stomp. Heyman tells Rollins not to do it. Rhodes avoids The Curb Stomp. Rhodes plants Rollins with The CrossRhodes as the show goes off the air.
Winner: The Vision via Pinfall
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