Tonight’s WWE Smackdown, airing on October 3, 2025, promises an action-packed nightlife from Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. On the show, the uncontroversial WWE champions “American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and “Vipper” Randy Orton take on the vision (“Unpredictable Badas” Bronbreaker and “Big” Bronson lead) in TAG team matches. Plus, WWE US champion Sami Zayn will defend his title in an open challenge match.
The show begins with 8pm ET on the US network and is available to international fans on streaming platforms such as Netflix. Ringside News provides live-to-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Please look forward to this page, Update the latest results as the action unfoldsjoin in the conversation in the comments below!
WWE SmackDown Results (10/3/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show welcomes us with Michael Cole and WWE Hall of Fame Booker as Cody Rhodes’ music hits and Cody moves towards the ring.
Cody starts by asking the fans what they want to talk about. WWE Hall of Fame Paul Heyman has suspended and says they have a lot to talk about. Paul thanks Cody for the invitation. Paul was joined by Bron Blakeker and Bronson Reed. Randy Orton heads towards the ring to join Cody. Paul then introduces himself and says he didn’t come here to talk to Cody. Paul says they came there to talk to Mr Orton.
Paul says Randy is a difficult person to get. Paul says you won’t answer my calls or texts. Paul tells Bron and Bronson that if they corner the champion, Viper will come out. Paul says it was a spoiler, not a prediction. Paul says he has another spoiler. Paul says he wants to be a flies on the wall to hear their strategy. Paul says the fact is that you’ll lose tonight. Paul says he wants to know when you lose tonight and if they defeat Cody, Randy sees Cody and says it’s an indisputable champion. Paul says Randy Will says I can do much better than that. Paul says what else can he say if he defeats a legend like Randy, besides where Randy became the champion. Paul says this won’t last long. Paul says it’s not a prediction, it’s a prediction. Paul, Bron and Bronson then leave.
Then we see Carmelo Hayes walking, and Miz wants to stop him and know if Hayes wants to explain himself. Miz says you saw him while he was pinned. Hayes says you should have been kicked out. Miz says he took three finishers. Hayes says this has been done. Hayes says he is kind as he usually shoots first.
Sami Zain then heads to the ring for the first match of the night. After that, Hayes goes his way and says he’s here because they’ve done this before. Hayes then says tonight that no one will cloud his vision or get in the way. Hayes says you know how great he is and you know how great he is. Hayes says he’s the best he’s ever had. Hayes says it’s time to show why he’s him. Miz then attacks Hayes and crushes his skull on stage. Miz then goes behind and Aleister Black comes out and picks up the microphone. Black says that’s a shame. Black says the US title challenge. Black says he’ll take it.
WWE US Championship Open Challenge Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Aleister Black
The match begins with both men locking up and a black cinch in the side headlock. Sami then strikes arm resistance and follows it with a second drag. Sami then hits the drag on the wraparound arm and transfers it to the arm bar. Black kicks on the break, and Sami goes down and grabs his nose. Black hits more kicks in the corner. Black pounds Irish whip and boots as Sami comes out of the corner. Black then kicks more to the chest and head. Black hits the forearm and Sami hits a kick. Black avoids clotheslines and hits the quebrada. Black sits and looks at Sami. Black hits his forearm and Irish whip. Black then slams his forearm into the corner and chases it with a suppression for the nearby fall. The black is tightened with the lock on the reverse chin.
Black bumps into the clothesline and he will be in the fall nearby. Black then sets up a suppression and Sami blocks it. Sami then hits his own suppression. Sami then hits the boots on the corner, and the black gets closer. Black hits another kick into the chest. Sami then hits several black and black forearms and hits her knees to stop Sami. The black then hits the elbows of the back for the nearby fall. Black taps his knees on his head. Black bumps into the forearm and Sami fights back. They then go back and forth, and Kuro hits the butt of his head. Black hits more kicks in the corner. Black misses the kick and Sami hits a few chops in the corner. Sami then hits a few punches into the corner.
Sami then kicked the black and he stomped over the black, putting on top rope and black on the floor. Sami then sets up and hits for the Arabian press. Sami then goes up and leaps over the black and rolls. Sami then hits autumn near the Doba driver. After that, Sami goes to black land with suppression on her feet. After that, replace the waist lock. Sami then grabs the ropes of O’Connor Roll. Black then hits for a series of kicks and a fall near the German suppression. Black misses the spinning back heel kick, while Sami seeks a blue lightning bomb, while Black approaches a sweep of knee and leg. Black goes to the turnbuckle, but Sami stops the black with her forearm. Sami then sets up the SuperPlex and hits. The judge checks both men.
Sami then steps in first. Black hits a kick and Sami gets an internal cradle for the nearby fall. Black is almost fall on his own roll-up. Sami then hits the sunset flip, but Black rolls and slams her knees, hitting the nearby fall. Black hits the forearm and chop. Black hits his forearm and kicks. Black hits more forearms and kicks. The judge then pulls the black out of the corner. Black then places Sami on the turnbuckle and punches Sami. Black then sets up for the Superplex, but Sami blocks it and punches the black. Sami then hits several forearms on his back, and the sunset slams the fall power bomb nearby. Sami then goes up to the top and Black stops Sami with a kick. Afterwards, Sami falls out of the turnbuckle and Black falls close by, and Black slaps on the knee.
Black then kicks Sami to the head and Sami responds with a few chops. After that, you’ll need to replace some forearms. Black hits several kicks in the corner. Black then hits his running forearm against the corner. Sami then goes to Helba’s kick, but Kuro moves, goes to the turnbuckle for Meteora, and Sami kicks out. Black waits for Sami to stand up, but Damien Priest appears at the ringside, with Sami kicking Helba. Sami then strikes a Blue Thunder bomb for victory.
Winner of Open Challenge Match and still WWE US champion Sami Zayn!
After the match, the priest grabs black and smacks him with the edge of a razor through the table.
Next, we see Nick Aldis, general manager at Smackdown, talking to Sol Ruca and Zaria. Chelsea Green appears and Nick says he is here to talk about Sol and Zaria. Chelsea then says they can work for her. Sol says they are not interested. Sol says they defeated them in the NXT. Zaria says they are trying to prove themselves as tag team champions. Chelsea says this is a great opportunity for them. Why not turn this lifelong opportunity into a match? Nick then officially makes the match. Chelsea and Alba then attack.
Chelsea and Albafir head into the ring for the next night’s match, followed by Zaria and Soluluka.
Tag Team Match: Chelsea Green and Secret Helvis Alba Fire vs. Zarka (Zaria and WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion and WWE Women’s Speed Champion Sol Luka)
The match begins with Zaria and Alba lock up. Alba then paints the corner eyes. Zaria grabs Alba and sends her to the turnbuckle and follows it with a splash. Zaria whips Irish but she misses the splash. Zaria goes to the turnbuckle and lifts Alba up and suffocates him. Zaria then hits the clothesline from the turnbuckle and green tag. Zaria turns green, and the green becomes a flip of the sunset, but Zaria blocks it and picks up her. Zaria hits the headbutt and she tages with Sol. Sol was tightened with a modified tarantula with a rope, and Zaria kicked. Sol then hits in autumn near the X-factor.
Alba is then tagged and Green Trip Sol. Alba then hits a kick. Green tages and kicks Sol. Alba then attacks a suicide dive at Zaria. After that, the greens will soon be fall. Green hits several punches with Sol. Alba then tages her and she goes back to Green and tag. Alba then hits Gurdbuster and Green hits a kick. Alba then hits a thrust kick. The greens hit the punches and sliding flatliners to welcome the nearby fall. Zaria then pulls Alba away from the apron and sends it to the turnbuckle. Green then goes to non-Prettiher, but Sol sends Green to the turnbuckle and hits Solsnatcher for victory.
Tag Team winner, Zaruca (Zaria and WWE NXT Women’s North American Champion, WWE Women’s Speed Champion Sol Ruca)!
Kathy Kelly then interviews them as Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss walk behind. Cathy asks about Sol and Zaria. They say it was impressive. Flare sometimes says that you don’t always get along well. Flair says they have come a long way and when they face them they are better prepared. Flair asks Alexa to do it in woos, but Alexa doesn’t. Cathy does that and Alexa and Flair leave. Then we see Stephanie Verker walking behind us as the contract signing comes next.
You will then get a video package that examines the revival of Roman rule in the main event at Raw last Monday night. It will then be announced that Roman will be born this Monday night.
Afterwards, you can see Randy Orton stretching in the locker room. Cody then says that Randy won’t listen to what Paul said. Randy says he won’t listen to Paul. Cody then tells Randy that he has Randy’s back, and Randy says he has Cody’s back.
Smackdown general manager Nick Aldis is in the ring to host the official contract signing for the Women’s Crown Jewel Championship. He then puts out Tiffany Stratton first, and Stratton goes her way towards her ring. Stephanie Verker then heads towards the ring. Stephanie is not sitting, so Tiffany is standing up. Stephanie says she respects Tiffany and she is a great champion. After that, Stephanie says that while she may be the champion for just two weeks, she will show who she is. After that, Stephanie won’t lose the match, so the best woman might win. Tiffany tells Stephanie that from the moment she was signed, she couldn’t wait to get into the ring with her. Tiffany says he has proven himself the best in winning these titles. Tiffany says in Crown Jewel, only one woman leaves and that becomes her. Tiffany says it doesn’t matter where they are. Tiffany then signs the contract.
Stephanie then signed the contract and is official. Then they shake hands. Tiffany then turns back up the aisle, and Julia attacks Tiffany from behind. Kiana James says there is a business proposal for Stephanie. She then tells Stephanie to be the first person to tell you you’re a star, but you’re not a superstar. Kiana says that if she accepts her service she can give it to her. Kiana says her fees are high, but the level of fame you gain is valuable. Kiana then brings Julia to the top and says she’s outstriking Tiffany as the best champion in SmackDown. Imagine what Kiana can do for Stephanie. Kiana says she can make her a Crown Jewel Champion. Tiffany then pulls Kiana to the floor, Julia escapes from SVB, and Kiana pulls her to the floor.
Later, seeing Nick Ardis be with Javon Evans, he sets up a showdown and he tells Evans to stay in touch. Ray Phoenix then talks about Jevon’s match last week, and he suggests what will happen if they go to one. Afterwards, Humbert and Angel appear, and Angel tells Lee that Evans is a rookie. He then says they have already defeated them. Evans says if he wants to run his mouth, he’ll turn it back and Nick will make the match official.
Jacob Fatu then cuts the promotion and says he’s tired of anyone crying lying in the BS story. Fatu says he closed Drew’s butt. Fatu says he likes people to talk until the situation gets tough. Fatu says what he is going to do if someone disrespects him. Fatu says he will wake their butts up. Fatu tells Drew that you haven’t come to him. Fatu says he’ll go to the top.
Jevon Evans and Ray Phoenix will advance towards the ring for the next night’s match, followed by Ross Garza.
Tag Team Match: “The Young OG” Legacy Ros Garza (Angel and Belt) by Je’von Evans and Rey Fenix Vs. Ghost
The match begins with Evans and the belt, and Evans hits a nearby fall springboard roll-up. Evans then hits Springboard Crossbody for the nearby fall. The belt then misses the kick, but hits the second kick, and he becomes the fall nearby. The belt punches Evans. The belt then chops and Evans chops back. The belt then hits several kicks. Evans then hits a punch, and the belt hits a dropkick, and he almost becomes autumn. Evans then defeats the head scissors from Things Shot. Angel then tags him, and the belt sends Evans to the apron. Angel hits a super kick. Angel and Belt then hit auxiliary slams. Ray then hits a double head scissor, followed by a twisted plancha in the Angel. Berto then hits the Fosbury flop on Rey. Evans then plays plancha on all three men.
Evans then sends Angel back into the ring, and he will be in the nearby fall. Angel then slams the chop and he sends Evans’ eyes to the top rope. The belt then tag him and he kicks Evans. The belt then places Evans in the turnbuckle and places him in the tree of sadness. The belt then hits a kick to the middle, and Evans falls to the mat. The belt then hits the kick and Angel tages it. Angel runs down his knees and his belt kicks onto his back. Angel will soon be fall. Angel kicks Evans and stops making tags. Evans then hits the lateral press, with Ray tagging him to hit some clothesline loans, but Angel hits a pop-up kick in the chest, causing him to hit the nearby fall.
The Angel then splashes over Irish whips and horns. Angel then punches Ray from the turnbuckle. Ray then escapes and hits the jump uppercut. Lay then sets up for the muscle buster, and Evans washes the top rope and belts on the floor. Lay then hits a back heel kick. Angel then catches Ray, and the belt lifts Evans to the top and hits a springboard round kick. Angel then hits a power slam on Ray for the nearby fall. The Angel then hits several forearms with the ray.
Ray then hits the jawbreaker but misses the kick. Ray then hits a jump roll kick. The Angel then hits the clothesline, with both men down. Belt and Evans then tagged them, and Evans hit the kick. The belt then hits a kick. Evans then hits a few belt and Angel kicks. Evans then hits a flip dive on top of the ring post. The Angel then blocks the flip of the sunset and grabs the rope, but the judge sees it and stops the count. Evans then slaps the flying knee for the nearest fall. Evans then hits a rebound spinning kick. Ray then tags and Belt kicks Evans. Ray then hits a jumpside kick. Ray then hits the muscle buster and Evans hits the Angel’s springboard cutter. Lay then wins.
Tag Team winners, “The Young OG” Je’von Evans and Rey Fenix, will be playing!
Afterwards, when he sees Damian’s priest walking behind, Kathy Kelly stops him from asking about Aleister Black. Cathy asks how far he is going. The priest says that Black sneaked that he had attacked him earlier. The priest says he is the outcome. Kit Wilson is in a wheelchair and asks the priest whether he thinks the threat is power. Kit tries to silence him, but he marks the end of an era of toxic masculinity. The kit will then start up. The priest says he is positively masculine, and he pushes the kit into the wheelchair and pushes the lamp down. The priest says he will take it as long as he has to. The priest then challenges Black in the final man’s match at SmackDown.
Afterwards, you will see Solosikoa in the room. Solo talks about Tara Tonga and his time in Japan. Solo says he helped him win his first championship. Solo says that it was a sight to be seen. Solo says there’s a monster inside you. Solo says you need to pull it out and show who you are. Solo says your loyalty will be rewarded as long as you are part of the group. Tara later says she loves solo. Solo says there’s something missing to complete this family. Solo says everyone is notifying him.
Later, she sees Kathy Kelly interviewing Street’s Profits and she posts a title match for their tag next week. B-fab says they are on the same page. Angelo says this isn’t worth giving up. Montes says they are not only competing for the title of the tag, but also fighting for each other. Wyatt Sids then appears on the monitor in the back. Rowan says you might go to this fight as a brother, but when things fall, do you consider yourself as a family? Gacy says your home is burning with flames around you. Nikki then says that he is nothing more than a pile of ashes. Rowan. Then they say to you from their family. Rowan then tells them to run.
It was then announced next week that Wyatt Sids faced street profits in tag titles, and that Sami Zain is taking an open challenge for the US title.
Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton proceed towards the ring for the evening’s main event, with the vision continuing.
Tag Team Match: Uncontroversial WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and “The Viper” Randy Orton vs. The Vision (“The Predictable Badass” Bron Breaker and “Big” Bronson Reed)
The match begins with Bron and Randy, with both men locking up. Randy then hits a punch with a break, followed by an uppercut. Randy then hits a few punches from the turnbuckle. Randy then hits the clothesline and sends Bron to the top rope and floor. After that, it takes time for Bron to return to the ring. Bron then hits a kick and a punch. Bron then taps his shoulder in the corner. Bron then hits a punch with the turnbuckle. Randy then places his thumb on his eyes, and he kicks Bron and sends him to the floor. Randy then takes Bron to the floor and sets up on the apron for a backdrop driver, but Bron slaps the knee. Bron then sends Randy to the announcement desk, where he does a wide jump clothesline setup, which he misses. Bron then lands just before the announcement desk, and Randy hits the backdrop driver onto the table. Randy then sets up the second one and hits. Reed then hits Randy from behind and hits a backdrop driver into the announcement desk.
Bron then sends Randy back into the ring and punches Randy with the lead tag. The lead then hits the headbutt. Randy then hits a kick and makes some punches to the lead. Reed then punches and cinches with the lock on his reverse jaw. Randy then smacks her elbow and punch. The lead then hits the Irish whip, but when Orton moves, it hits the ring post. Cody then tages, he punches the lead and follows it with some flying forearms and a beautiful disaster. Cody then sends the lead to the floor. Cody then washes Bron over the top rope and Cody attacks a suicide dive with the lead. After that, Cody will soon be fall. Cody tightens the double wrist lock. Cody then kicks the lead and the referee gets distracted by the lead. This allows Bron to hit Cody from behind.
The lead then hits a headbutt and some punches. Cody then hits a kick and a drop-down punch. Reid then kicks Cody out of the rope and hits the strongest slam in the world. Reed then hits Cody’s boots and he tages him with Bron. Bron then hits the clothesline. Bron then suffocates Cody in the corner. The bron is then engraved on the lock on the front, and Cody hits several forearms. Bron then makes sure Cody doesn’t make tags. Bron then hits the backdrop suppress. Reed then tags and he chases Cody to the floor. Cody is then sent back to the ring, and the lead works on the neck.
The lead then works behind. Cody then hits a kick, but the lead responds with a punch. Bron then tags and he kicks Cody. Bron then rides onto Reed’s back, and Reed hits a splash on Cody. Bron then catapults Cody’s throat into the rope below. Cody then hits a kick, but Bron makes sure Cody doesn’t make a tag. Bron then sends Cody to the turnbuckle and hits him against the shoulder. Reed then tags, punches and kicks Cody. Bron then tags and he punches Cody. Cody then escapes and Bron grabs his ankle to prevent the tag. Cody then kicks Bron out and Reid takes in the tag to stop Cody. Reed then lashes out an Irish whip and he misses the shoulder of the horn. Reed grabs Cody, but Reed misses a senton on his back. Cody then tags Randy and Bron tages him. Randy hits two clotheslines Ronnaines and rings the clothesline to hit the power slam. Randy then bumps into the boots.
Reed then tags and Randy ducks the clothesline and hits another power slam. The lead then hits a Death Valley driver with Randy, and he goes up to the top. Randy then stops the lead with a punch. After that, Randy hits more punches and he goes up to the top for the superplex. He then approaches autumn. Cody then kicks Bron, but Bron and Cody go to the floor. Bron then sends Cody to the ring post. Bron then goes to the apron and tackles the flying shoulder that passes through the ringside wall. Randy then hits a drape DDT and searches for RKO’s push-ups. Randy then punches the mat and Paul goes to the top. Seth Rollins then hits a blackout with Randy, and the lead pulls Randy into tsunami position due to the tsunami.
Winners of Tag Team, Vision (“Unpredictable Badas” Bron Breaker and “Big” Bronson Reed)!
After the match, Rollins raises Reed and Blakeker’s hands. The vision then appears to go, but Rollins decides he’s not finished. Heyman then tries to talk to him, but Rollins appears to stomp Rhodes’ curb. Rhodes then sees Rollins coming and hits him with a crossroad. Rhodes then grows taller as the show approaches.
Matches and key moments scheduled for WWE SmackDown on October 3, 2025
- WWE US Championship Open Challenge Match: Sami Zayn (c) vs. TBD
- Tag Team Match: Uncontroversial WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes and “The Viper” Randy Orton vs. The Vision (“The Predictable Badass” Bron Breaker and “Big” Bronson Reed)
- “WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and WWE Women’s World Champion “La Primera” Stephanie Verker will be the official WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Match
- Damien’s Priest joins singles action
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion “Queen” Charlotte Flair and Alexablis appear
