WWE SmackDown
October 3, 2025
Heritage Bank Center
Cincinnati, OH
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Paul Heyman confronts Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton
The show begins with Cody Rhodes going into the ring and asking the crowd what they wanted to talk about. Paul Heyman, Bron Breakker, and Bronson Reed made their way onto the ring apron. Randy Orton appeared out of nowhere and got in the ring with Cody. Heyman said he didn’t come out to talk to Cody. He came out to talk to Orton because he’s a hard man to get a hold of. Heyman said if Cody loses tonight, Randy is going to look at Cody and say, “If that’s the World Champion, I can do much better than that.” If we beat Randy, Randy is going to look at Cody and say, “Where were you champ?” Either way, Cody and Orton can’t last. Heyman said, ‘That is a prophecy.” Click below to watch the clip.
"That is a PROPHECY"@HeymanHustle is spittin' 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/dRynmI5AHt
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Backstage:
Carmelo Hayes told The Miz their tag team is done. He told Miz that he is being cool about this whole thing because usually he shoots first.
Sami Zayn came to the ring for his United States Open Challenge Match. Carmelo Hayes came out from the entrance way. He told Sami Zayn that we’ve already done this before, but this time I don’t have anybody holding me back and taking my focus away from beating you. The Miz came from behind and hit Hayes with the Skull Crushing Finale. Aleister Black came out to accept the challenge. Click below to watch the clip.
DOWN GOES CARMELO! @Aleister_Blxck saw an opportunity and he took it 🤷@Carmelo_WWE @mikethemiz pic.twitter.com/R62ZhWuejG
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
United States Open Challenge Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs Aleister Black
Black avoided the Helluva Kick and delivered a Meteora for a near fall. Damian Priest came to ringside. With Black distracted, Zayn nailed Black with a Blue Thunder Bomb and pinned him to retain the championship.
Winner and still United States Champion: Sami Zayn
After the match, Priest gave Black the Razor’s Edge through the announce table. Click below to watch the clip.
THROUGH THE TABLE! 😱@ArcherOfInfamy got his revenge… pic.twitter.com/ymfihDfIEF
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Earlier today:
Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre interrupted Sol Ruka and Zaria who were talking to Nick Aldis. Fyre handed them an invitation to join the Secret Hervice. Ruka and Zaria said they aren’t interested in joining, but are interested in the tag team titles. Zaria then challenged them to a match which Aldis agreed to.
The Secret Hervice (Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre) vs Sol Ruka & Zaria
Fyre slammed Ruka to the mat and Green hit her with a kick. Zaria whipped Fyre into the ring barrier. Ruka blocked the Unprettier by Green and gave her the Sol Snatcher to score the pinfall.
Winners: Sol Ruka and Zaria
Click below to watch the clip
.@SolRucaWWE and @ZariaWWE_ did not come to play! 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/Rc0D0xjIik
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Backstage:
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss said Sol Ruka and Zaria looked impressive, but when the time comes for them to face us, they better be ready. Click below to watch the clip.
WOOOOO!@MsCharlotteWWE and @AlexaBliss_WWE were impressed by @SolRucaWWE and @ZariaWWE_ 👏 pic.twitter.com/CbVO82X8u8
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Backstage:
Cody was going to talk to Randy Orton about what Paul Heyman said earlier tonight. Orton cut him off and told him, who cares what Heyman said. Cody told him he has his back and Orton said right back at you as they bumped fists.
Tiffany Stratton – Stephanie Vaquer contract signing for Crown Jewel
Stephanie said she respects Tiffany and recognizes her as a great champion, but she is not going to lose. Tiffany said from the moment WWE signed Stephanie, she couldn’t wait to get in the ring with her, but she is going to beat her at Crown Jewel. They both signed the contract and shook hands.
As Tiffany was making her way up the entrance way, Giulia hit her from behind in the head. Kiana James told Nick Aldis not to notarize the contract yet. She told Stephanie that she’s a star, but she’s not a Superstar yet, but she can give that to her if she accepts her services. She can make her the Women’s Crown Jewel Champion. Tiffany recovered and pulled Kiana out of the ring. Giulia went after Stephanie and attempted a power bomb, but Stephanie blocked it. Giulia and Kiana then left the ring to end the segment. Click below to watch the clip.
Nice try, @kianajames_wwe 😤 pic.twitter.com/eMEmUyxXUx
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Earlier today:
Je’Von Evans was talking to Nick Aldis when Dragon Lee stopped by. He told Evans he was impressed with him last week and it got him thinking about what they can do as a tag team. Los Garza showed up and a match was set up between the two teams.
Jacob Fatu vignette:
Jacob Fatu said he is coming for Drew McIntyre after being disrespected by him last week on SmackDown
Dragon Lee & Je’Von Evans vs Los Garza (Angel & Berto)
Evans gave Angel a spinning kick to the head. Lee tagged in and kicked Berto in the face. Evans gave Angel the OG Cutter while Lee gave Berto the Muscle Buster to pin him,
Winners: Dragon Lee & Je’Von Evans
EVERYBODY is FLYING! 😱 pic.twitter.com/rdv7HCcCNS
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Backstage:
Damian Priest was asked how far is he willing to take his fight with Aleister Black. Kit Wilson showed up in his wheelchair and told Priest that he thinks power is intimidation when really it’s just overcompensation. He is here to overthrow the toxic aggression era and show Priest what true masculinity is. Kit got out of his wheelchair. Priest threw him back in the chair and pushed it down the hallway. Priest challenged Black to a Last Man Standing match on SmackDown next week.
YIKES! 😬@KitWilson_PD picked a fight with the wrong guy…@ArcherOfInfamy pic.twitter.com/OEAmCJXjJy
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton vs Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker (w/ Paul Heyman)
Reed gave Orton the Jagged Edge. He went to the top turnbuckle but Orton followed him up there and gave him a superplex. He went for the pinfall but Breakker broke up the pin attempt. Breakker threw Cody out of the ring and threw him head first into the ring post. Breakker dove off the ring apron onto Cody, sending them into the ring barricade. Orton gave Reed the draping DDT off the ring ropes. Heyman got on the ring apron to distract the referee so Seth Rollins can come in and give Orton the Stomp. Reed climbed to the top turnbuckle, hit him with the Tsunami, and pinned him.
Winners: Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker
After the match, Breakker and Reed wanted to get back in the ring and attack their opponents some more. Rollins told them he’s mine and sent them off. Rollins got a crazed look in his eyes. Heyman told him whatever he’s thinking, don’t do it. Rollins ran back in the ring. He attempted a Stomp on Cody, but Cody blocked it and gave him a Cross Rhodes to end the show.
GET OUT OF THE WAY, @HeymanHustle! pic.twitter.com/fWckNH1uWT
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
BIG mistake, @WWERollins! 😤 pic.twitter.com/eSVtr7evR6
— WWE (@WWE) October 4, 2025
