WWE SmackDown Results 11/21/25
Ball Arena
Denver, Colorado
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Commentators: (Michael Cole & Corey Graves)
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Transcription by Josh Lopez
The Vision, The Usos, Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre Segment
Paul Heyman: Ladies and gentlemen, my name is Paul Heyman. I have a vision for WarGames, and I shall bestow that wisdom upon each and every single one of you. In WarGames, five of your heroes, five main events superstars, will be locked, locked, inside a double cage where Bron Breakker is gonna take a bite out of every one of their asses. Five, five heroes, five WarGames participants, five main eventers will be locked inside a double cage where they will be Tsunami, Tsunami, Tsunami, Tsunami, Tsunami by The OTT, “The Original Tribal Thief” Bronson Reed. Five, five heroes, five main event superstars are gonna learn about WarGames, they’re gonna learn you need a strategy, an evil strategy, a ruthless strategy, a violent strategy, a strategy that proves you’re a miserable rotten excuse of a human being, the lowest form of scumbag on planet earth, something so putrid, that the devil himself would sell his soul to you, so that when you die and go to hell, there’s no competition in running the joint. To with I give you such a man, ladies and gentlemen, my privilege to introduce you to, The Maverick, Logan Paul.
Logan Paul: Hey, yo, Denver, why don’t you shut your mouth, because I got a lot to say. In fact, I have five things. The first thing is.
– The Usos join the conversation.
Jey Uso: Logan Paul, don’t nobody wanna hear what you got to say. Hey, OG, you sure your mind right, you’re out here running your mouth, like, we just ain’t drop your whole crew on Monday Night Raw.
Paul Heyman: First of all, first of all, you made a bad mistake, you just pissed off Logan Paul. Secondly, let me just get this straight, when I created The Bloodline, I did so, so that Roman Reigns family could eat, so that the two of you didn’t have to live off of him anymore. Now, the first thing I taught you in The Bloodline was, the numbers game always wins. One, two, three, four, one-two. You’re out numbered, it means you’re about to get your asses whipped or are you just that freaking stupid?
Jimmy Uso: Oh, they get it. You see, OG, we learned from you, we learned from the best. This is SmackDown, and you actually think that The Usos would show up alone?
– Cody Rhodes music hits. We pan to the parking lot where Drew McIntyre demolished Cody inside his Nightmare Family Tour Bus. The Usos makes a b-line out of the arena. Cody is busted open to close this segment.
– Coming out of the commercial break, Nick Aldis and The Usos are checking on Cody Rhodes outside of Ball Arena. Drew McIntyre drives by in his SUV and tells The Usos that he’ll see them at WarGames.
First Match: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs. JD McDonagh For The WWE United States Championship
Collar and Elbow Tie Up. McDonagh backs Dragunov into the turnbuckles. The referee calls for a clean break. McDonagh with a forearm shiver across the ribs of Dragunov. Dragunov drops McDonagh with The Big Boot. Forearm Exchange. Dragunov with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Standing Switch Exchange. Misfired Vertical Suplex’s. McDonagh backs Dragunov into the ropes. McDonagh with a knife edge chop. McDonagh tugs on Dragunov’s hair. McDonagh drives Dragunov face first into the middle rope. Dragunov regroups on the outside. McDonagh drives Dragunov back first into the ringside barricade. McDonagh rolls Dragunov back into the ring. McDonagh hooks the outside leg for a two count. McDonagh with a falling elbow strike. Dragunov with a chop/forearm combination. McDonagh hammers down on the back of Dragunov’s neck. McDonagh with a Belly to Back Suplex. Dragunov brings McDonagh down to the mat. Dragunov with clubbing crossfaces. McDonagh with a forearm smash. McDonagh dodges The Step Up Enzuigiri. McDonagh with a Running Leg Drop.
McDonagh with a forearm shiver across the back of Dragunov. McDonagh follows that with a hammer elbow. McDonagh applies a rear chin lock. Dragunov backs McDonagh into the turnbuckles. Dragunov slaps McDonagh in the chest. McDonagh with a reverse hammer throw into the turnbuckles. McDonagh with a Pendulum BackBreaker for a two count. Palm Strike Exchange. Dragunov uppercuts McDonagh. Dragunov hulks up. McDonagh with Kawada Kicks. Dragunov unloads a series of chops. Dragunov ducks a clothesline from McDonagh. Dragunov delivers The Constantine Special. Chop Exchange. McDonagh and Dragunov are trading back and forth shots. Dragunov with Two German Suplex’s. Dragunov hammers down on the back of McDonagh’s neck. Dragunov with The Gotch Lift Suplex. Dragunov dives over McDonagh. Dragunov ducks a clothesline from McDonagh. Standing Switch Exchange. Dragunov goes for The Constantine Special, but McDonagh counters with The Standing Spanish Fly for a two count.
McDonagh drags Dragunov to the corner. McDonagh transitions into a ground and pound attack. Forearm Exchange. Dragunov punches McDonagh in the back. Dragunov goes for a PowerBomb, but McDonagh lands back on his feet. McDonagh with The Vertical Suplex to the floor. Dragunov regains control of the match during the commercial break. Dragunov with The SuperPlex. McDonagh tugs on Dragunov’s hair. McDonagh drills Dragunov with The BrainBuster for a two count. Dragunov avoids The MoonSault. Dragunov with a Leaping Boot. Dragunov with a Spinning Slam. Dragunov goes for The Torpedo Moscow, but McDonagh counters with The Busaiku Knee. McDonagh drags Dragunov to the corner. McDonagh connects with The MoonSault for a two count. Dragunov denies The Devil Inside. Dragunov HeadButts McDonagh. Dragunov goes for a PowerBomb, but McDonagh lands back on his feet. McDonagh HeadButts Dragunov. Dragunov hits The Torpedo Moscow. Dragunov PowerBombs McDonagh. Dragunov plants McDonagh with The H-Bomb to pickup the victory.
Winner: Still WWE United States Champion, Ilja Dragunov via Pinfall
– We got a video recap of the various events surrounding the Women’s WarGames Match. Last week on SmackDown, Charlotte Flair didn’t want any part of Rhea Ripley’s Team. On Monday, we saw Charlotte change her mind and help Alexa Bliss fight off The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax and Lash Legend. We see Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss walking around the backstage area. Alexa is really proud of Charlotte. Charlotte is only doing this for Alexa, it doesn’t mean she trusts Rhea Ripley. Alexa opens the door, and we see Rhea and Iyo Sky sitting on the couch. Alexa urges Charlotte to get in the room. Alexa tells Charlotte that she needs to have a conversation with Rhea. Alexa says have fun as she walks away. Rhea wants Iyo to give her a second as well.
– Cathy Kelley had a backstage interview with Nick Aldis. Unfortunately, Aldis has no medical update on Cody Rhodes, he’s getting checked out by the WWE Medical Team at this moment. Aldis sees The Vision lurking in the background. Paul Heyman is trying to calm down Bron Breakker. Aldis doesn’t know what Heyman has got planned for tonight, but he knows it’s not good. Aldis wants to be clear about a couple of things. The only reason Bronson Reed is allowed in his building tonight, is because he has a match in The Last Time Is Now Tournament, and Aldis hands are tied, just like they’re tied in the situation with Drew McIntyre, because Heyman wanted him on his WarGames Team. This isn’t WarGames, this is SmackDown, and as far as Drew McIntyre is concerned, he’s persona non grata on this show. Heyman has deep respect of Aldis, especially because he’s the General Manager, and they got off on the wrong foot. Heyman understands that McIntyre is persona non grata, he’s not in the arena, he’s not in the locker room, he’s outside, and not only that, Heyman asked him to leave, because they respect the suspension Aldis levied against him. Heyman has no cause to have beef with Aldis. As for Bronson Reed, the only help he needs is finding an opponent stupid enough, like, Carmelo Hayes to step in the ring with him. Heyman tells Aldis to have a great show. Aldis refuses to shake Heyman’s hand.
– Ilja Dragunov runs into Tama Tonga in the backstage area. Tama tells Dragunov it’s coming and walks away. Tommaso Ciampa joins the conversation. Ciampa says that Dragunov doesn’t need to worry about Tonga, because the guy taking the United States Championship away is staring him dead in the eye. Ciampa says that Draugnov is lucky, because if he wasn’t preoccupied with Fraxiom, he would be the United States Champion right now. Dragunov calls Ciampa a jackass. Johnny Gargano tells Ciampa to lock in, they need to focus on their match.
– Back In The Saddle by Aerosmith & YUNGBLUD is the official theme song for WrestleMania 42.
Second Match: Bronson Reed w/Paul Heyman vs. Carmelo Hayes In A First Round Match In The Last Time Is Now Tournament
Hayes with forearm shivers. Reed launches Hayes to the corner. Hayes ducks a clothesline from Reed. Hayes unloads two knife edge chops. Reed shoves Hayes. Reed drops Hayes with a clubbing sledge. Reed HeadButts Hayes. Reed slaps Hayes in the chest. Reed with a straight right hand. Hayes fires back two knife edge chops. Reed rocks Hayes with a forearm smash. Reed is choking Hayes with his boot. Reed with a Running Knee Strike. Reed talks smack to Hayes. Reed whips Hayes across the ring. Reed scores the elbow knockdown. Reed transitions into a ground and pound attack. Reed HeadButts Hayes. Reed poses for the crowd. Reed goes for a PowerBomb, but Hayes counters with The DDT for a two count. Hayes hits The Fade Away for a two count. Hayes dropkicks Reed off the ring apron. Reed regroups on the outside. The Vision appears at ringside. Reed regains control of the match during the commercial break.
Reed with a straight right hand. Reed whips Hayes back first into the turnbuckles. Reed applies a rear chin lock. Hayes decks Reed with a JawBreaker. Reed ducks a clothesline from Hayes. Reed with a Belly to Back Suplex for a two count. Reed goes for another Belly to Back Suplex, but Hayes lands back on his feet. Hayes SuperKicks Reed. The referee gets distracted by Bron Breakker. Hayes ducks a clothesline from Reed. Logan Paul trips Hayes from the outside. Reed with an elbow drop for a two count. Reed HeadButts Hayes. Reed goes for a Running Senton Splash, but Hayes ducks out of the way. Hayes with The Rolling Crucifix for a two count. Hayes with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Hayes thrust kicks the left knee of Reed. Hayes with a Running Pump Knee Strike. Hayes with The Springboard Clothesline. Hayes is fired up. Hayes with a Running Boot. Hayes with The Guillotine Leg Drop.
Hayes hits The Slingshot DDT on the ring apron. Hayes with The Frog Splash for a two count. Hayes goes for The First 48, but Reed counters with The World’s Strongest Slam. Reed with a Senton Splash. Reed goes for The Tsunami, but Hayes ducks out of the way. Hayes delivers The First 48 that sends Reed tumbling to the floor. Hayes lands The SomerSault Plancha. Hayes rolls Reed back into the ring. Hayes nails Reed with The Flying DDT for a two count. Hayes dives over Reed. Reed with an Inside Out Lariat. Hayes wisely exits the ring. Breakker goes for The Super Spear, but Jey Uso counters with a SuperKick. The Usos and The Vision starts brawling around the timekeeper’s area. Reed sends Hayes crashing face first into the announce table. Cody Rhodes drives Reed face first into the steel ring post. Rhodes connects with The CrossRhodes on the floor. Rhodes rolls Hayes back into the ring. Reed was unable to break up the referee’s ten count.
Cody Rhodes: Drew McIntyre, I said I was done with you, and now I don’t want to be done at all. And your friends, Bronson, you’re probably the best in that group, but you won’t figure it out until you’re looking up at the lights. Bron Breakker, where’s he at? Historically speaking, a Steiner is never better than a Rhodes. Logan Paul, get your drone up, do a flip, none of us care. And Brock Lesnar, Brock Lesnar, don’t forget the last person who beat you here was me, and not once, but twice. Mr. Heyman, look at me, if I learned anything from that WrestleMania Photo, you’ve represented every one of those guys on screen, you know what I’ve discovere? It’s our relationship, you build them, and I’ll beat them. WarGames, the match beyond, it’s not just a match, it’s my damn birthright, and I will see you in San Diego.
Winner: Carmelo Hayes via Count-Out
– Alba Fyre runs into Kiana James and Giulia in the backstage area. They want to know where Chelsea Green is. Chelsea is seen hiding in The Kabuki Warriors locker room. Giulia has unfinished business with Chelsea. Chelsea is not feeling good about tonight, the moon isn’t mooning, she doesn’t feel it’s right to do the championship celebration. Chelsea says that she’s the greatest Women’s Champion of all-time, and it’s her duty to give the WWE Universe the best celebration possible. Chelsea wants Alba to reschedule. Chelsea turns around and sees Jade Cargill. Jade tells Chelsea that she has no problem showing her what a real champion looks like. Chelsea proceeds to walk away.
– The 2026 Elimination Chamber PLE will take place at The United Center on February 28th.
– Coming out of the commercial break, we see Sami Zayn talking to Rey Fenix, Shinsuke Nakamura and The Motor City Machine Guns. He’s had enough of The MFT’s. Sami says that The MFT’s have a big problem in their hands. They’re looking at an international collation of the best wrestlers in the world. Sami says that The MFT’s made a mistake lighting up a fire inside The King Of Strong Style. Sami puts over Rey Fenix as one of the best luchadors in the world. Sami says that The MFT’s are going down in the Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match next week.
Third Match: DIY w/Candice LeRae vs. Fraxiom
Tommaso Ciampa and Nathan Frazer will start things off. Frazer ducks a clothesline from Ciampa. Frazer is throwing haymakers at Ciampa. Frazer with a knife edge chop. Axiom made the blind tag. Ciampa reverses out of the irish whip from Frazer. Running Forearm Party. Frazer drops Ciampa with The DDT. Axiom thrust kicks the midsection of Gargano. Frazer kicks Gargano in the chest. Axiom dropkicks Gargano to the floor. Fraxiom delivers The Dive Train. Axiom rolls Ciampa back into the ring. Frazer tags himself in. Axiom with The Frog Splash. Frazer follows that with a Frog Splash of his own for a two count. Gargano dumps Axiom out of the ring. Ciampa tags in Gargano. Gargano with southpaw haymakers. Gargano poses for the crowd. Frazer with heavy bodyshots. Gargano hammers down on the back of Frazer’s neck. Gargano goes for a Belly to Back Suplex, but Frazer lands back on his feet. Axiom tags himself in. Frazer kicks Gargano in the face. Gargano ducks a clothesline from Frazer. Gargano shoves Frazer towards the corner. Gargano SuperKicks Axiom in mid-air.
Ciampa pulls Frazer out of the ring. Ciampa throws Frazer into the steel ring steps. DIY Pose. Ciampa kicks Frazer in the face. Axiom kicks Gargano in the gut. Axiom with a chop/forearm combination. Gargano rocks Axiom with a forearm smash. Gargano tags in Ciampa. DIY repeatedly stomps on Axiom’s chest. The referee tells Gargano to get out of the ring. Ciampa flexes his muscles. Ciampa kicks Axiom in the face. Ciampa with a straight right hand. Ciampa unloads two knife edge chops. Axiom rocks Ciampa with a forearm smash. Ciampa bodyslams Axiom. Ciampa stomps on Axiom’s face for a one count. Axiom with a chop/forearm combination. Ciampa applies a side headlock. Axiom whips Ciampa across the ring. Axiom dropkicks Ciampa. Ciampa tags in Gargano. Gargano stops Axiom in his tracks. Axiom with three overhand chops. Gargano kicks Axiom in the face. Axiom knocks Ciampa off the ring apron. Axiom dives over Gargano. Axiom tags in Frazer. Frazer with a Springboard Double Axe Handle Strike. Frazer with a running chop. Gargano reverses out of the irish whip from Frazer. Frazer dives over Gargano. Frazer ducks under two clotheslines from Gargano. Frazer with a flying forearm smash. Frazer SuperKicks Ciampa off the apron.
Frazer with The Standing Shooting Star Press for a two count. Frazer goes for The Phoenix Splash, but Gargano ducks out of the way. Gargano tags in Ciampa. DIY hits The Shattering Machine for a two count. Ciampa chops Frazer. Ciampa pulls Frazer off the ropes. Frazer crawls under Ciampa’s legs. Frazer rolls Ciampa over for a two count. Ciampa dropkicks the left knee of Frazer. Ciampa stomps on the left hand of Frazer. Ciampa with a Pump Knee Strike. Frazer answers with a Step Up Enzuigiri. Frazer tags in Axiom. Ciampa drops Axiom with a Pump Knee Strike in mid-air. Ciampa tags in Gargano. SuperKick/Fairy Tale Ending Combination for a two count. Cimapa launches Frazer over the top rope. Ciampa ducks a clothesline from Axiom. Axiom SuperKicks Ciampa. Gargano with The Apron Enzuigiri. Gargano ascends to the top turnbuckle. Axiom with The Step Up Enzuigiri. Axiom with The Avalanche Spanish Fly. Axiom plays to the crowd. Axiom knocks Ciampa off the apron. Frazer lands The SomerSault Plancha. Axiom prepares for The Golden Ratio. LeRae pulls off Axiom’s mask behind the referee’s back. Gargano rolls Axiom over with a handful of tights to pickup the victory.
Winner: DIY via Pinfall
Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley Segment
Rhea Ripley: Look, whatever went down between us, it was to prove who was the best, I wanted to the best, you wanted to be the best. I’m not saying we won’t get back to that point, but for WarGames, I’m willing to put it all to the side. And I don’t know whether you know it or not, Charlotte, but after everything we’ve been through, I’ve always respected you. And honestly, if someone would’ve asked me, who is someone that you would want to go to war with, who is someone that you want to stand side by side with, I’d say Charlotte Flair.
Charlotte Flair: Yes. Yes, you can.
Rhea Ripley: Great, then you can trust me, too.
Charlotte and Rhea shake hands.
– We got a clip from Tim Rinaldi’s Sit-Down Interview with John Cena. Cena reflects on rapping on the bus during a European Tour, and that caught the attention of one Stephanie McMahon. That moment brought him to The Doctor Of Thuganomics version of John Cena. Cena was able to become more authentic. The full Rinaldi interview will be released on WWE’s YouTube Channel the week on John Cena’s Last Match at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
– WWE LJN Action Figures will be available in stories starting Black Friday.
Fourth Match: Finn Balor vs. PENTA In A First Round Match In The Last Time Is Now Tournament
Balor tried to jump Penta before the bell rings. Penta is throwing haymakers at Balor. Penta is fired up. Balor with a double leg takedown. Balor transitions into a ground and pound attack. Balor with another double leg takedown. Balor stomps on the midsection of Penta. Balor with a straight right hand. Balor with a knife edge chop. Balor stomps on Penta’s chest. Balor with a gut punch. Balor whips Penta across the ring. Penta ducks a clothesline from Balor. Penta with a Running Hurricanrana. Penta sweeps out the legs of Balor. Penta with The Delayed Corner Handstand Dropkick. Balor kicks Penta in the gut. Balor slams Penta’s head on the top turnbuckle pad. Balor punches Penta. Balor sends Penta to the corner. Penta side steps Balor into the turnbuckles. Penta drops Balor with a Modified SlingBlade. Penta lands The SomerSault Plancha.
Balor regains control of the match during the commercial break. Balor has Penta perched on the top turnbuckle. Penta is throwing haymakers at Balor. Penta HeadButts Balor. Penta with The Flying Crossbody Block. Balor kicks Penta in the chest. Balor with a straight right hand. Balor whips Penta across the ring. Penta kicks Balor in the chest. Penta with two clotheslines. Penta sends Balor to the corner. Balor dives over Penta. Penta with a reverse leg sweep that sends Balor face first into the middle turnbuckle pad. Penta SuperKicks the back of Balor’s head for a two count. Penta goes for The Penta Driver, but Balor lands back on his feet. Penta blocks The Slop Drop.
Penta goes for The Running Death Valley Driver, but Balor counters with The Slop Drop for a two count. Balor toys around with Penta. Penta blocks a boot from Balor. Penta with two overhand chops. Penta with The Tilt-A-Whirl BackBreaker. Penta blocks a boot from Balor. Penta with The Modified Muscle Buster for a two count. Penta hammers down on Balor’s ribs. Penta delivers The Sacrifices. Balor rolls Penta over for a two count. Balor with The SlingBlade. Balor blasts Penta with The Shotgun Dropkick. Balor goes for The Coupe DeGrace, but Penta ducks out of the way. Penta with The La Magistral for a two count. Penta hits The Penta Driver for a two count. Balor drives Penta back first into the turnbuckles. Penta connects with The Mexican Destroyer to pickup the victory.
Winner: PENTA via Pinfall
– Breaking News: Due to a shoulder injury, Sheamus can no longer participate in The Last Time Is Now Tournament. Nick Aldis and Adam Pearce will determine who will be LA Knight’s opponent in The Quarter-Finals next week on SmackDown.
Solo Sikoa Promo
PENTA, congratulations. Tonight, tonight was your night, but come Monday, your time is up, and my time is now. Because next week, I am going to make an example out of Sami, Sami’s five against my five, his boys against my family. And he really thinks he has a chance. Sami, you really think you’ve got a chance against my family tree? Boy, you don’t stand a chance. Rey Fenix, we’re about to put his ass in the dirt, ten feet under. Shinsuke Nakamura, sending his ass back to Japan. And The Motor City Machine Guns, you ain’t got enough ammo to take out of my family tree. And Sami, Sami, when the smoke clears out, and it’s just you and me, I am going to put you away, for good.
Women’s WarGames Segment
Rhea Ripley: Oh, I could hear you guys. At MSG, The Kabuki Warriors, Nia and Lash, they didn’t realize that we were as united as we were, and that’s a real big problem for them, because it’s moments like those that you find out who is real and who is fake. And if I’m going to war with someone, I want to make sure that I am going in there with the right people. People like my friend over here, Iyo Sky, someone who is as skilled as they are dangerous. And I know if anything were to go down, she would be the first one to come in swinging. And then we have Alexa and Charlotte, two of the most decorated women within this division. And look, we may not be the best of friends, but at the end of the day, I know that I can trust them, and they can trust me. But with that being said, that’s only four people, and in WarGames, you’re gonna need five. So, I would like to introduce to you guys, tonight, our fifth member.
– AJ Lee music hits. The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax and Lash Legend attacks Rhea, Charlotte, Alexa and Iyo from behind. Becky Lynch blindsides AJ as she was running down to the ring. Becky is raining down haymakers. All hell is breaking loose in Denver. Legend drops Charlotte with The Pump Kick. Spinning Back Fist/Roundhouse Kick Combination to Iyo. Rhea HeadButts Legend. Rhea SuperKicks Asuka. Becky trips Rhea from the outside. Nia levels Rhea with The Body Avalanche. The Kabuki Warriors kicks Iyo out of the ring. Nia connects with The Annihilator. Becky shakes hands with Asuka. Becky is joining The Kabuki Warriors WarGames Team as the show goes off the air.
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