SmackDown
24 October 2025
Commentary: Michael Cole and Corey Graves
Cody Rhodes is walking backstage.
Jimmy Uso stops Cody Rhodes, looking serious.
Jimmy Uso: Cody, I hate to ask this question, but I have to. Did you attack Jacob Fatu?
Cody Rhodes: Jimmy, I’m looking you straight in the eyes. I never attacked Jacob. I’m offended that you think I would do something that low.
Jimmy Uso: I’m sorry. I just want answers about what happened to my cousin. He was loyal to me when I had issues with Solo, and I want to return the favour.
Cody Rhodes: I understand. I’ll help you find the culprit.
Jimmy Uso: Thanks. That means a lot.
Cody Rhodes walks off.
Jimmy Uso stands there in deep thought
Cody Rhodes walks out to the ring.
Cody Rhodes: So… what do you want to talk about?
Do you want to talk about my win against Drew McIntyre last week?
Honestly, I don’t even call it a win. Drew McIntyre had his foot on the rope and the referee didn’t see it.
I want to be a fair sportsman, so I’m giving Drew McIntyre a rematch for my WWE Undisputed Championship at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
We need a real winner between me and Drew McIntyre.
Drew McIntyre appears on the stage.
Drew McIntyre: Fair sportsman? Don’t make me laugh.
You’re only giving me a rematch because everyone knows you cheated, and you don’t want the **WWEUniverse talking about it.
You’re the biggest fake in this company!
You’ve got Nick Aldis and the referees kissing your ass.
At Saturday Night’s Main Event, a new era will begin.
But that’s not why I came out here, Cody.
Let’s talk about who could be suspects in attacking Jacob Fatu.
I think Cody Rhodes has a good motive.
Cody was scared of Jacob Fatu. Scared that he might take his WWE Undisputed Championship. So he cowardly attacked Jacob Fatu.
But I have another suspect: Jimmy Uso.
Roman Reigns told The Usos he needed a break from them.
Heartbreak is a hard thing to deal with, Jimmy.
Then Jey Uso would rather chase the World Heavyweight Championship than listen to you.
Maybe you’re jealous of your cousin… the same cousin you didn’t want in The Bloodline until it benefited you.
Maybe you saw Jacob becoming successful and couldn’t handle the jealousy.
Maybe you took Jacob out.
Cody Rhodes: Enough! Have some respect!
Jimmy Uso suddenly superkicks Drew McIntyre.
Jimmy Uso and Drew McIntyre start brawling.
Officials rush down and separate them
Commercial Break
Hikuleo and Tama Tonga
(accompanied by Tonga Loa, Solo Sikoa, and Jeff Cobb)
vs
Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix
During the match, Jeff Cobb and Tonga Loa distract the referee.
While the referee is distracted, Solo Sikoa enters the ring and hits Rey Mysterio with a Samoan Spike, then quickly leaves the ring.
Tama Tonga takes advantage and goes for the pin.
Tama Tonga pins Rey Mysterio for the win
Backstage – Nick Aldis’ Office
Jimmy Uso walks into the office of Nick Aldis.
Jimmy Uso: I came to WWE SmackDown tonight looking for answers about who attacked my cousin, Jacob Fatu.
All I’ve gotten are accusations that I attacked my own cousin. That made my blood boil. I would never hurt Jacob!
The only person who benefits from Jacob being injured is Drew McIntyre. It made Drew the number one contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
I want my revenge against Drew McIntyre in a match tonight.
Nick Aldis: I understand your theory, Jimmy. I can’t prove it was Drew, but I am looking into it.
But I’m happy to give you that match. How about a Street Fight?
Jimmy Uso smiles.
Jimmy Uso: Sounds good to me
Tiffany Stratton vs Alexa Bliss
After a competitive match, Tiffany Stratton hits her finisher and pinfalls Alexa Bliss for the win.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton
After the match, Jade Cargill storms into the ring and clotheslines Tiffany Stratton.
Jade Cargill then stands tall in the ring, sending a clear message to Tiffany Stratton
Ilja Dragunov is walking backstage with the United States Championship.
LA Knight steps in front of him.
Ilja Dragunov: LA, I’m sorry about the way you lost your title.
LA Knight: Ilja, it wasn’t your fault. I would’ve done the same thing. So congratulations on becoming the United States Champion… yeah!
Ilja Dragunov: That means a lot. I will keep the open challenge going.
LA Knight smiles.
LA Knight: Ilja Dragunov, you’re going to be a good champion.
Ilja Dragunov and LA Knight shake hands
Cathy Kelley is standing by with Jade Cargill.
Cathy Kelley: Jade, why did you attack Tiffany Stratton?
Jade Cargill: I’m declaring right now that I run the women’s division on WWE SmackDown… and I’m coming for the SmackDown Women’s Championship!
Jade Cargill walks off.
Cathy Kelley looks shocked.
United States Championship Open Challenge
Ilja Dragunov stands in the ring with the United States Championship.
Ilja Dragunov:
My first night back after being injured for a year… and I win the United States Championship. What a feeling!
But I said I would keep the Open Challenge going.
So who wants to face me tonight for the United States Championship?
Music hits.
Rusev walks out, accompanied by Lana.
⸻
United States Championship Match
Rusev (with Lana)
vs
Ilja Dragunov (c)
During the match, Finn Bálor’s music suddenly hits.
However, Finn Bálor doesn’t appear.
Rusev looks confused and turns toward the stage.
Ilja Dragunov quickly rolls him up.
Ilja Dragunov pins Rusev for the win.
Winner and still United States Champion: Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov celebrates in the ring.
Rusev looks furious.
Finn Bálor then appears on the stage, laughing at Rusev.
Carmelo Hayes appears on the screen.
Carmelo Hayes:
I thought The Miz was going to be a mentor to me… someone who would make me a better superstar on WWE SmackDown.
But he became obsessed with us becoming SmackDown Tag Team Champions. That’s not something I’m chasing in my career.
I told The Miz straight—I want to be a singles superstar.
The Miz took that rejection really hard. It wasn’t personal.
But he made it personal… when he attacked me.
So Miz, if you want a fight…
I’ll give you a fight.
Carmelo Hayes stares intensely into the camera.
Ilja Dragunov is walking backstage, looking happy after successfully defending his United States Championship.
Suddenly, he comes face to face with Tama Tonga.
The two men stare at each other in silence.
Dragunov grips the United States Championship tightly as the tension rises.
Tama Tonga smirks.
The two continue their intense staredown.
Main Event – Street Fight
Jimmy Uso vs Drew McIntyre
After a brutal Street Fight, Drew McIntyre pinfalls Jimmy Uso for the win.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
After the match, Drew McIntyre grabs a steel chair and continues attacking Jimmy Uso.
Drew repeatedly hits Jimmy with the chair.
Drew McIntyre:
Don’t you dare blame me for your problems in the future!
Suddenly, Cody Rhodes runs down to the ring.
Drew McIntyre turns and hits Cody Rhodes with a Claymore Kick.
Cody crashes to the mat.
Drew McIntyre picks up the WWE Undisputed Championship and raises it high above his head while standing over Cody Rhodes.
WWE SmackDown goes off the air
24 October 2025
Commentary: Michael Cole and Corey Graves
Cody Rhodes is walking backstage.
Jimmy Uso stops Cody Rhodes, looking serious.
Jimmy Uso: Cody, I hate to ask this question, but I have to. Did you attack Jacob Fatu?
Cody Rhodes: Jimmy, I’m looking you straight in the eyes. I never attacked Jacob. I’m offended that you think I would do something that low.
Jimmy Uso: I’m sorry. I just want answers about what happened to my cousin. He was loyal to me when I had issues with Solo, and I want to return the favour.
Cody Rhodes: I understand. I’ll help you find the culprit.
Jimmy Uso: Thanks. That means a lot.
Cody Rhodes walks off.
Jimmy Uso stands there in deep thought
Cody Rhodes walks out to the ring.
Cody Rhodes: So… what do you want to talk about?
Do you want to talk about my win against Drew McIntyre last week?
Honestly, I don’t even call it a win. Drew McIntyre had his foot on the rope and the referee didn’t see it.
I want to be a fair sportsman, so I’m giving Drew McIntyre a rematch for my WWE Undisputed Championship at WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event.
We need a real winner between me and Drew McIntyre.
Drew McIntyre appears on the stage.
Drew McIntyre: Fair sportsman? Don’t make me laugh.
You’re only giving me a rematch because everyone knows you cheated, and you don’t want the **WWEUniverse talking about it.
You’re the biggest fake in this company!
You’ve got Nick Aldis and the referees kissing your ass.
At Saturday Night’s Main Event, a new era will begin.
But that’s not why I came out here, Cody.
Let’s talk about who could be suspects in attacking Jacob Fatu.
I think Cody Rhodes has a good motive.
Cody was scared of Jacob Fatu. Scared that he might take his WWE Undisputed Championship. So he cowardly attacked Jacob Fatu.
But I have another suspect: Jimmy Uso.
Roman Reigns told The Usos he needed a break from them.
Heartbreak is a hard thing to deal with, Jimmy.
Then Jey Uso would rather chase the World Heavyweight Championship than listen to you.
Maybe you’re jealous of your cousin… the same cousin you didn’t want in The Bloodline until it benefited you.
Maybe you saw Jacob becoming successful and couldn’t handle the jealousy.
Maybe you took Jacob out.
Cody Rhodes: Enough! Have some respect!
Jimmy Uso suddenly superkicks Drew McIntyre.
Jimmy Uso and Drew McIntyre start brawling.
Officials rush down and separate them
Commercial Break
Hikuleo and Tama Tonga
(accompanied by Tonga Loa, Solo Sikoa, and Jeff Cobb)
vs
Rey Mysterio and Rey Fenix
During the match, Jeff Cobb and Tonga Loa distract the referee.
While the referee is distracted, Solo Sikoa enters the ring and hits Rey Mysterio with a Samoan Spike, then quickly leaves the ring.
Tama Tonga takes advantage and goes for the pin.
Tama Tonga pins Rey Mysterio for the win
Backstage – Nick Aldis’ Office
Jimmy Uso walks into the office of Nick Aldis.
Jimmy Uso: I came to WWE SmackDown tonight looking for answers about who attacked my cousin, Jacob Fatu.
All I’ve gotten are accusations that I attacked my own cousin. That made my blood boil. I would never hurt Jacob!
The only person who benefits from Jacob being injured is Drew McIntyre. It made Drew the number one contender for the WWE Undisputed Championship.
I want my revenge against Drew McIntyre in a match tonight.
Nick Aldis: I understand your theory, Jimmy. I can’t prove it was Drew, but I am looking into it.
But I’m happy to give you that match. How about a Street Fight?
Jimmy Uso smiles.
Jimmy Uso: Sounds good to me
Tiffany Stratton vs Alexa Bliss
After a competitive match, Tiffany Stratton hits her finisher and pinfalls Alexa Bliss for the win.
Winner: Tiffany Stratton
After the match, Jade Cargill storms into the ring and clotheslines Tiffany Stratton.
Jade Cargill then stands tall in the ring, sending a clear message to Tiffany Stratton
Ilja Dragunov is walking backstage with the United States Championship.
LA Knight steps in front of him.
Ilja Dragunov: LA, I’m sorry about the way you lost your title.
LA Knight: Ilja, it wasn’t your fault. I would’ve done the same thing. So congratulations on becoming the United States Champion… yeah!
Ilja Dragunov: That means a lot. I will keep the open challenge going.
LA Knight smiles.
LA Knight: Ilja Dragunov, you’re going to be a good champion.
Ilja Dragunov and LA Knight shake hands
Cathy Kelley is standing by with Jade Cargill.
Cathy Kelley: Jade, why did you attack Tiffany Stratton?
Jade Cargill: I’m declaring right now that I run the women’s division on WWE SmackDown… and I’m coming for the SmackDown Women’s Championship!
Jade Cargill walks off.
Cathy Kelley looks shocked.
United States Championship Open Challenge
Ilja Dragunov stands in the ring with the United States Championship.
Ilja Dragunov:
My first night back after being injured for a year… and I win the United States Championship. What a feeling!
But I said I would keep the Open Challenge going.
So who wants to face me tonight for the United States Championship?
Music hits.
Rusev walks out, accompanied by Lana.
⸻
United States Championship Match
Rusev (with Lana)
vs
Ilja Dragunov (c)
During the match, Finn Bálor’s music suddenly hits.
However, Finn Bálor doesn’t appear.
Rusev looks confused and turns toward the stage.
Ilja Dragunov quickly rolls him up.
Ilja Dragunov pins Rusev for the win.
Winner and still United States Champion: Ilja Dragunov
Ilja Dragunov celebrates in the ring.
Rusev looks furious.
Finn Bálor then appears on the stage, laughing at Rusev.
Carmelo Hayes appears on the screen.
Carmelo Hayes:
I thought The Miz was going to be a mentor to me… someone who would make me a better superstar on WWE SmackDown.
But he became obsessed with us becoming SmackDown Tag Team Champions. That’s not something I’m chasing in my career.
I told The Miz straight—I want to be a singles superstar.
The Miz took that rejection really hard. It wasn’t personal.
But he made it personal… when he attacked me.
So Miz, if you want a fight…
I’ll give you a fight.
Carmelo Hayes stares intensely into the camera.
Ilja Dragunov is walking backstage, looking happy after successfully defending his United States Championship.
Suddenly, he comes face to face with Tama Tonga.
The two men stare at each other in silence.
Dragunov grips the United States Championship tightly as the tension rises.
Tama Tonga smirks.
The two continue their intense staredown.
Main Event – Street Fight
Jimmy Uso vs Drew McIntyre
After a brutal Street Fight, Drew McIntyre pinfalls Jimmy Uso for the win.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
After the match, Drew McIntyre grabs a steel chair and continues attacking Jimmy Uso.
Drew repeatedly hits Jimmy with the chair.
Drew McIntyre:
Don’t you dare blame me for your problems in the future!
Suddenly, Cody Rhodes runs down to the ring.
Drew McIntyre turns and hits Cody Rhodes with a Claymore Kick.
Cody crashes to the mat.
Drew McIntyre picks up the WWE Undisputed Championship and raises it high above his head while standing over Cody Rhodes.
WWE SmackDown goes off the air
