WWE SmackDown Results 11/7/25
Bon Secours Wellness Arena
Greenville, South Carolina
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Corey Graves)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
Cody Rhodes, Aleister Black, Zelina Vega, Nick Aldis Segment
Cody Rhodes: So, Greenville, South Carolina. What do you want to talk about? We can talk about what we just saw, we can talk about Saturday Night’s Main Event. Drew McIntyre introduced this title into the match; he introduced a weapon into the match. This is going to be a fun show, isn’t it? And you guys are here to have a good time, aren’t you? I don’t know, Drew McIntyre, right? For someone who expect us to know every detail of what makes Drew trick, every detail of his career, Drew clearly doesn’t understand that my reluctance to pull the trigger in the past has cost me and cost me, dearly. But with Drew McIntyre, there was no reluctance, there was no hesitation to pull the trigger.
Drew McIntyre is one of the most impressive, strongest, walks into a room and everyone turns their head, but also the most in his own way, self-sabotaging pro-wrestler in the history of the business. And unfortunately, at this point, Drew, I am moving on. Drew McIntyre, you are in the rear-view mirror. And tonight, the business of SmackDown, the business of the WWE Championship, the most important title in all of pro-wrestling, I want to do something different. I would like, if you’re okay with it, tonight, I would like to come out there, I’d like to sit with you guys, I’d like to watch Friday Night SmackDown, and all of us, we can decide who’s next in line for the WWE Championship. Is that okay?
Aleister Black: Well, Cody, if you’re moving out, then I’m moving in. Ever since setting Damian Priest on fire, I have been ready for something new. Oh, you didn’t like me setting Priest on fire? See, I have this chip on my shoulder, Rhodes, and it’s about the size of the WWE Undisputed World Title.
Zelina Vega: It’s too bad that your nightmare begins now.
Zelina slaps Cody in the face.
Nick Aldis: Whoa, whoa, whoa, looks like tensions are running a little high, and some people can’t keep their hands to themselves. So, Greenville, are you thinking what I’m thinking? Aleister Black, if it’s a fight you’re looking for, my friend, you could fight Cody Rhodes in the main event, tonight.
– Ilja Dragunov had an intense standoff with Tama Tonga as he was heading towards the arena.
Ilja Dragunov & DIY Segment
Ilja Dragunov: For the legacy of the United States Open Challenge, who will step up? Because, tonight, my dear friends and enemies, pain shall entertain you.
Tommaso Ciampa: I came out here last week to answer your open challenge, and not only did you deny me, but you had the balls to call me a jackass. I am a 2X NXT Champion, and you call me a jackass? I am a 2X SmackDown Tag Team Champion, nobody calls me a jackass. And now I come all the way here, to Greenville, South Carolina, surrounded by jackasses, to tell you, that title is mine. Ring the damn bell.
Ilja Dragunov: You know what? You know what? You are right, hey, listen to me, you’re right, so I accept the challenge for my United States Championship, from him (Johnny Gargano).
First Match: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. Johnny Gargano w/DIY For The WWE United States Championship
Dragunov immediately gets distracted by Tommaso Ciampa after the bell rings. Gargano attacks Dragunov from behind. Gargano repeatedly stomps on Dragunov’s chest. Gargano poses for the crowd. Gargano is throwing haymakers at Dragunov. Gargano drives Dragunov face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Dragunov blocks The SuperKick. Dragunov with Two German Suplex’s. Dragunov hammers down on the back of Gargano’s neck. Dragunov with The Delayed Gotch Lift Suplex. Dragunov is fired up. Dragunov drags Gargano to the corner. Dragunov ascends to the top turnbuckle. Candice LeRae runs interference. Gargano SuperKicks Dragunov off the top turnbuckle. Gargano with a Running Boot that sends Dragunov tumbling to the floor. Gargano rocks Dragunov with a forearm smash. Gargano slams Dragunov’s head on the ring apron. Gargano rolls Dragunov back into the ring. Forearm Exchange. Gargano with The Apron Enzuigiri. Gargano drops Dragunov with The Slingshot Spear for a two count.
Gargano unloads two knife edge chops. Following a snap mare takeover, Gargano dropkicks the back of Dragunov’s head for a two count. Dragunov applies a waist lock. Gargano with three sharp elbow strikes. Gargano drives Dragunov face first into the top rope. Gargano kicks Dragunov in the face. Chop/Haymaker Exchange. Dragunov kicks Gargano in the gut. Gargano with repeated back elbows into the midsection of Dragunov. Gargano with clubbing shoulder blocks. Gargano applies The Abdominal Stretch. Second Forearm Exchange. Gargano with The Rolling Elbow. Dragunov answers with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Dragunov HeadButts Gargano. Gargano repeatedly kicks Dragunov in the face. Dragunov rocks Gargano with a big forearm smash. Dragunov uppercuts Gargano. Third Forearm Exchange. Dragunov with a blistering chop. Dragunov with a Leaping Boot. Gargano dodges The Rolling Elbow. Dragunov delivers The Constantine Special. Dragunov drives his knee into the midsection of Gargano. Dragunov nails Gargano with The Helluva Kick.
Dragunov with a Diving Knee Drop for a two count. Dragunov stomps on Gargano’s face. Gargano SuperKicks Dragunov in mid-air. Gargano SuperKicks the back of Dragunov’s head. Gargano drills Dragunov with The Reverse Hurricanrana for a two count. Gargano with three knife edge chops. Gargano puts Dragunov on the top turnbuckle. Dragunov blocks The Lawn Dart. Dragunov is lighting up Gargano’s chest. Dragunov HeadButts Gargano. Dragunov with The Senton Bomb for a two count. Gargano denies The H-Bomb. Dragunov with a Leaping Foot Stomp. Dragunov with a Belly to Back Slam. Dragunov goes for The Constantine Special, but LeRae gets in the way. Gargano turns a Suicide Dive into the Tornado DDT on the floor. Gargano rolls Dragunov back into the ring. Gargano hits The One Final Beat for a two count. Gargano is displaying his frustration. Gargano tugs on Dragunov’s hair. Gargano goes for The One Final Beat, but Dragunov counters with The Big Boot. Dragunov drives Gargano face first into the top turnbuckle pad. Dragunov with The Deadlift SuperPlex. Dragunov connects with The H-Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Ilja Dragunov via Pinfall
– We see Nick Aldis talking to Referee Jason Ayers in his office. Sami Zayn knocks on the door. Sami brings up what happened last week with The MFT’s, the numbers game continues. Sami knows that he’s not medically cleared to compete, but he wants to accompany Rey Fenix to the ring. Nick says that he knows that it must be killing Sami to be on the sidelines, and wanting to be there for his friends, and go after The MFT’s, but he’s not medically cleared. If Sami is at ringside, that means he’s a huge liability to Nick Aldis, and the only thing he needs him to do is focus on getting healthy. With all due respect, Nick is not asking. Sami tells Nick that he’s not going to stand by and watch for much longer. R-Truth walks into the office. Truth notices the tumbler for The Last Time Is Now Tournament. Truth wants in the tournament. Truth says that he’s here to put his balls into Nick’s hands. Truth gives Nick two entry balls to be put in the tumbler. Nick tells Truth that he his name is already in the tumbler, he’s in the mix. Truth says that he doesn’t want his balls touching Nick’s anyways and storms out of the office.
– We got a video recap of Jade Cargill becoming the brand-new WWE Women’s Champion at last week’s Saturday Night’s Main Event.
– Coming out of the commercial break, DIY sulks on the production cases. Fraxiom joins the conversation. Nathan Frazer pokes fun at Ciampa for missing out on two United States Open Challenge Matches. Axiom mentions that Johnny Gargano even stole his opportunity, I guess that’s what happens when you’re a jackass.
Jade Cargill Promo
Jade Cargill: Y’all saw what happened to Tiffany, and that goes for every woman in that locker room. Make no mistakes about it, I’m that bitch.
– Charlotte Flair makes her entrance with Alexa Bliss as Jade Cargill was walking up the ramp. The two exchange words. Alexa prevents Charlotte from getting into a brawl with Cargill.
– Coming out of the commercial break, Chelsea Green tells Alba Fyre that she’s looking forward to becoming a double campeon tonight when she regains her Women’s United States Championship. Michin and B-Fab interrupts the conversation. Michin mentions that Giulia has already broken her record for longest reigning champion. Was Chelsea’s ego overlooking Giulia? Michin says that we already know how this match is going to go. Chelsea says that she’s going to win and become the 4th Women’s United States Champion, and then she’s going to be double champion. Newsflash, dummies, Chelsea is going to be the greatest SmackDown champion they’ve ever seen. Jade Cargill was standing behind Chelsea the entire time. Jade wants Chelsea to keep running her mouth. Chelsea says that she thinks Jade looks gorgeous. If Chelsea keeps talking, Jade is going to stomp a hole through her chest. No bueno, Chelsea is busy, and they have to go. Jade tells B-Fab to get out of her way as she was about to enter the Women’s Locker Room. B-Fab doesn’t understand why Jade thinks it’s cool to walk around and talk like this. Jade asks B-Fab if she said something. B-Fab gives her congratulations to Jade, but it’s unnecessary for her to be acting like that. Jade says that she does what she wants, when she wants, and if B-Fab has a problem with that, she can step up and do something about in the ring, next week. B-Fab accepts Jade’s challenge.
Second Match: Charlotte Flair w/Alexa Bliss vs. Nia Jax
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Jax outpowers Charlotte. Charlotte drop steps into a side headlock. Jax whips Charlotte across the ring. Charlotte runs into Jax. Jax talks smack to Charlotte. Jax pie faces Charlotte. Charlotte slaps Jax in the face. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Jax. Charlotte with The Lou Thez Press. Charlotte transitions into a ground and pound attack. Jax HeadButts Charlotte. Charlotte avoids The Body Avalanche. Charlotte with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Charlotte kicks Jax in the face. Jax goes for a PowerBomb, but Charlotte counters with a Hurricanrana. Charlotte dropkicks Jax. Charlotte pops back on her feet. Jax repeatedly slams Charlotte’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Jax flexes her muscles. Charlotte unloads two knife edge chops. Jax reverses out of the irish whip from Charlotte. Charlotte goes for a sidestep, but Jax punches her in the ribs. Jax has complete control of the match during the commercial break. Charlotte with forearm shivers. Charlotte skins the cat. Charlotte kicks Jax in the face.
Charlotte with The Flying Crossbody Block. Charlotte plays to the crowd. Charlotte unloads a series of knife edge chops. Charlotte SuperKicks Jax. Charlotte ducks a clothesline from Jax. Charlotte delivers a chop block. Charlotte with The Walkover Lariat. Charlotte walks over Jax. Charlotte with The MoonSault for a two count. Jax blocks The Figure Four Leg Lock. Jax HeadButts Charlotte. Charlotte goes for The Big Boot, but Jax counters with The SitOut PowerBomb for a two count. Jax drags Charlotte to the corner. Jax goes for The Annihilator, but Charlotte ducks out of the way. Charlotte with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Jax dumps Charlotte to the outside. Charlotte kicks out the legs of Jax. Charlotte gets Jax tied up in the tree of woe. Charlotte with The Slingshot Knee Drop for a two count. Jax kicks Charlotte towards the turnbuckles. Jax goes for The Samoan Drop, but Charlotte lands back on her feet. Charlotte drops Jax with The Tornado DDT for a two count. Lash Legend rocks Alexa Bliss with a forearm smash. Legend is rag dolling Bliss with a Sleeper Hold. Jax levels Charlotte with The Body Avalanche. Jax connects with The Annihilator to pickup the victory.
Winner: Nia Jax via Pinfall
– John Cena Vignette.
Nick Aldis Announcement
Ladies and gentlemen, it’s my honor and privilege to draw the next two matchups in The Last Time Is Now Tournament. The names have been circulated, fate has spoken, and a once in a lifetime career changing opportunity is on the line. The first match that’s been drawn is between two of the most decorated WWE Superstars of all-time, as 2X Grand Slam Champion The Miz takes on “Main Event” Jey Uso. The second matchup will between “The Megastar” LA Knight, and the name that’s in my hand. You know what? I think I’m going to keep this one a surprise.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Nia Jax and Lash Legend. How did this alliance between Nia and Lash came about? Nia asks Cathy if she had her glasses on during the match? Charlotte & Alexa told her that she needed to find a friend, and the jokes on them, because she did. She fought Lash Legend in NXT, and she’s a formidable adversary, and she’s a true badass, that’s why she’s her friend. Can Charlotte & Alexa say that their friend is a former NCAA World Record Holder? Lash calls herself, The One and Only Boujee Bully. And after what she did to Alexa Bliss, she’s clearly everything she says she is. Lash says that she and Nia are going to very top, and tonight is only the beginning.
Third Match: Giulia (c) w/Kiana James vs. Chelsea Green w/Alba Fyre For The WWE Women’s United States Championship
Ethan Page is watching the match in the front row. Green slaps Giulia in the face. Giulia answers with one of her own. Giulia with a side headlock takeover. Giulia is raining down haymakers. Green blocks a boot from Giulia. Giulia HeadButts Green. Giulia with a Vertical Suplex. Giulia goes for The Michinoku Driver, but Green lands back on her feet. Giulia avoids the rollup. Giulia delivers The Arrivederci for a two count. Giulia tugs on Green’s hair. Giulia with a Hair Biel Throw.
Giulia gets distracted by Alba Fyre. Giulia rocks Green with a forearm smash. Giulia sends Green out to the ring apron. Giulia drops Green with a big forearm smash. Giulia stomps on Green’s back. Giulia puts her knee on the back of Green’s neck. Kiana James punches Green behind the referee’s back. Fyre SuperKicks James. Giulia with a Running Boot to James. Green uses the middle rope for leverage to pickup the victory. After the match, Green celebrates in the crowd with Ethan Page.
Winner: New WWE Women’s United States Champion, Chelsea Green via Pinfall
– We see Solo Sikoa talking to The MFT’s backstage. Solo gives The MFT’s their props for last week, but it’s not enough. Sami Zayn is still walking around, The Wyatt Sicks have something belongs to their family, and Ilja Dragunov has something that belongs to this family. Solo says that Tama Tonga is going to bring back the United States Championship. Tonight is about the big man, Talla Tonga, go out there, make a statement, smash Rey Fenix, show everyone not to ever disrespect their family again. Talla screams and he’s ready to fight. The Wyatt Sicks appear when The MFT’s start walking away. Erick Rowan says that now is not the time to strike.
– We see Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss in the trainer’s room. Alexa is favoring her neck. Charlotte apologizes for what happened out there. Charlotte gives Alexa an ice pack. Asuka appears out of now in a doctor’s jacket. Asuka blinds Charlotte and Alexa with the poison mist. Asuka runs away with Kairi Sane.
Fourth Match: Rey Fenix vs. Talla Tonga w/The MFT’s
The MFT’s gets into a brawl with Shinsuke Nakamura and The Motor City Machine Guns before the bell rings. Fenix lands Two Suicide Dives. Tonga catches Fenix in mid-air. Fenix drives Tonga face first into the steel ring post. Tonga throws Fenix back into the ring. Fenix with a Spinning Back Kick. Fenix kicks Tonga in the chest. Fenix thrust kicks the left knee of Tonga. Tonga reverses out of the irish whip from Fenix. Fenix with a beautiful escape out of the corner. Fenix dropkicks the knees of Tonga. Tonga avoids The MoonSault Press. Fenix with clubbing hamstring kicks. Fenix with three overhand chops. Tonga shoves Fenix. Tonga delivers The Slam Dunk. Tonga tells Fenix to get up. Tonga with a Big Boot that sends Fenix crashing into the ringside barricade. Solo Sikoa is loving what he’s seeing. Fenix regroups on the outside. Tonga dumps Fenix face first on the barricade. Fenix slaps Tonga in the chest. Tonga has complete control of the match during the commercial break.
Fenix with rapid fire bodyshots. Fenix is lighting up Tonga’s chest. Fenix ducks a clothesline from Tonga. Fenix goes for a Springboard HeadButt, but Tonga counters with a shoulder tackle. Tonga with a straight right hand. Tonga talks smack to Fenix. Fenix with forearm shivers. Tonga with an Inside Out Lariat. Tonga rocks Fenix with a forearm smash. Tonga with repeated back elbows in the corner. Tonga kicks Fenix in the gut. Tongs sends Fenix to the corner. Fenix side steps Tonga into the turnbuckles. Fenix kicks Tonga in the face. Tonga blocks The SuperKick. Tonga whips Fenix across the ring. Fenix with a Rebound SuperKick. Fenix with a Springboard Spinning Side Kick. Tonga blocks The Sunset Flip. Tonga uppercuts Fenix. Fenix dodges The Big Boot. Fenix with The Apron Enzuigiri. Fenix slams Tonga’s head on the top rope. Fenix with an Enzuigiri from the outside. Fenix delivers The Goodbye Amigo Kick. Fenix with The Flying Crossbody Block for a two count. Fenix SuperKicks Tonga. Tonga catches Fenix in mid-air. Fenix blocks The Chokeslam. Fenix goes for The Hurricanrana, but Tonga counters with a PowerBomb. Tonga connects with The Chokeslam to pickup the victory. After the match, Solo Sikoa prepares for The Samoan Spike. Sami Zayn storms into the ring with a steel chair to make the save.
Winner: Talla Tonga via Pinfall
– Next week on SmackDown, Jade Cargill will battle B-Fab. Plus, The Last Time Is Now Tournament continues as Jey Uso battles The Miz, and LA Knight collides with a surprise entrant.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with The Miz. Cathy wants to address the payback he got on Carmelo Hayes last week. Miz doesn’t call it payback, its perspective, a reminder of exactly what he’s capable of. Everything he touches becomes important, just like the Intercontinental Championship, he made it prestigious, talk shows, he made it must see. Miz made Carmelo Hayes relevant. He beat John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania, which should make their match inevitable, but there’s this farewell tournament that’s getting in the way and opening the door to talents from NXT and outsiders, like it’s a tryout for the WWE Performance Center. Miz says that there shouldn’t be a tournament, especially finally when his final opponent is staring him in the face. Now he has to fight Jey Uso next week. Everything Jey does is a highlight, highlights fade, legacies don’t, and that’s where The Miz lives. The Miz says that he’s going to win this tournament. The critics will cry, the internet will whine, the but the headline will read: The Miz beat John Cena in the main event of WrestleMania, and The Miz ended John Cena’s career, because The Miz is AWESOME!
Fifth Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Aleister Black w/Zelina Vega
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. Side Headlock Takeover/Headscissors Escape Exchange. Rhodes with a waist lock go-behind. Rhodes goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Black holds onto the rope. Arm-Drag Exchange. Black applies a front face lock. Black backs Rhodes into the turnbuckles. Black drives his knee into the midsection of Rhodes. Rhodes with The Delayed Gourdbuster. Black reverses out of the irish whip from Rhodes. Rhodes dives over Black. Rhodes goes for a Powerslam, but Black holds onto the ropes. Rhodes kicks Black in the gut. Rhodes goes for the drop-down uppercut, but Black counters with The Cross-Arm-Breaker. Rhodes rolls Black over for a two count. Rhodes ducks a clothesline from Black. Rhodes goes for The Disaster Kick, but Black counters with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Rhodes regroups on the outside. Black sits down on the canvas. Rhodes kicks Black in the gut. Rhodes repeatedly slams Black’s head on the ring apron. Black slams Rhodes head on the announce table. Black whips Rhodes across the ring. Black scores the elbow knockdown for a one count.
Black stomps on Rhodes back. Black with a knee drop. Rhodes drives Black back first into the turnbuckles. Rhodes with a gut punch. Rhodes with two haymakers. Black kicks Rhodes in the chest. Black uppercuts Rhodes. Black puts his knee on the back of Rhodes neck. Vega uses the middle rope to choke Rhodes behind the referee’s back. Following a snap mare takeover, Black hooks the outside leg for a one count. Black with a Sliding Leg Drop for a two count. Black kicks Rhodes in the ribs. Following a snap mare takeover, Black applies a rear chin lock. Black with a knee lift. Black sends Rhodes to the corner. Rhodes dives over Black. Rhodes Powerslams Black for a two count. Black with a double leg takedown. Rhodes kicks Black across the ring. Rhodes dodges The Running Boot. Rhodes rolls Black over for a two count. Black drops Rhodes with The Big Boot for a two count. Black rocks Rhodes with a forearm smash. Black with a knife edge chop. Black with a Mid-Kick.
Black goes back to the rear chin lock. Black buries his knee into the midsection of Rhodes. Black with a forearm smash. Rhodes runs the ropes. Rhodes with a running forearm knockdown. Rhodes dives over Black. Rhodes with another Powerslam. Rhodes with The Disaster Kick for a two count. Rhodes plays to the crowd. Black denies The CrossRhodes. Black sweeps out the legs of Rhodes. Black with a Vicious Boot for a two count. Black goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Rhodes lands back on his feet. Rhodes hits The Cody Cutter for a two count. Rhodes unloads a flurry of left jabs. Rhodes goes for The Bionic Elbow, but Black counters with The Roundhouse Kick. Black with a Pump Knee Strike. Black with The Bridging German Suplex for a two count. Rhodes avoids The Black Mass. Rhodes goes for The CrossRhodes, but Black counters with a snap mare takeover. Black goes for The O’Connor Roll, but Rhodes holds onto the ropes.
Big Boot Exchange. Rhodes avoids The Roundhouse Kick. Black ducks a clothesline from Rhodes. Both guys are knocked down after a Double Big Boot. Drew McIntyre clocks the referee with The Claymore. Rhodes tackles McIntyre. Rhodes transitions into a ground and pound attack. Black attacks Rhodes from behind. Black and McIntyre gangs up on Rhodes. Damian Priest storms into the ring to make the save. Priest with forearm shivers. Priest launches Black to the corner. Priest tees off on Black. McIntyre pulls Priest off Black. Priest drops McIntyre with The Lifting Flatliner. Priest with a Slam Dunk to Black. Priest clotheslines Black over the top rope. Rhodes attacks McIntyre from behind. All hell is breaking loose in Greenville. Priest sends Vega crashing into the timekeeper’s area. Black rakes the eyes of Priest. Black leaves the ringside area with Vega. Rhodes connects with The Cody Cutter. McIntyre retreats to the outside. Nick Aldis appears on the stage. Nick has had enough of McIntyre’s shenanigans, he gives him an inch, and he takes a mile. Nick is officially suspending Drew McIntyre. Aldis and McIntyre starts bickering on the stage as the show goes off the air.
Match Result: No-Contest
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