WWE SmackDown is scheduled for November 21, 2025, at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Due to Thanksgiving falling the following week, WWE has given the roster a break from SmackDown on November 28th, which resulted in two episodes being taped in Denver. Updates will be added to this article as more spoilers emerge.
Next week’s episode has been upgraded to include a traditional Survivor Series elimination match. Sami Zayn will captain his team, including Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, and the Motor City Machine Guns, against Solo Cicor and team MFT. Additional matches with spoilers are detailed below.
The Last Time is Now tournament saw a match between Rusev and Jey Uso, with Jey Uso coming out victorious to advance. Chelsea Green finally celebrated a championship win after altering her plans earlier in the week, although Jade Cargill canceled her own celebration.
WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announced The Miz as Sheamus’ replacement, with R-Truth also featured in the segment. The tournament continues with a match between the LA Knights and The Miz, where The Miz filled in for the injured Sheamus, but LA Knight secured the win.
Backstage moments included the Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax, Rush Legend, and Becky Lynch. The WarGames Advantage match featured Charlotte Flair versus Asuka, a WrestleMania rematch that decided which side would hold the advantage during WarGames. Charlotte Flair won, giving her team the upper hand.
In a typical Survivor Series match, the Motor City Machine Guns, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Rey Fenix battled Solo Cicor, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Tara Tonga, and JC Mateo. Leading moments included Chris Sabin defeating JC Mateo, Tama Tonga overcoming Nakamura, and multiple eliminations by Tara Tonga. Solo Chicor was the last survivor after eliminating Sami Zayn.
The show ended with a dramatic ring confrontation between Wyatt Thicke6 and Solo Sicore, accompanied by the return of Uncle Howdy lining up Solo Cicor and Sister Abigail.
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Fan Take: This development is exciting for WWE fans because it sets the stage for intense Survivor Series showdowns and tournament drama that can shift ongoing rivalries and alliances. The inclusion of surprise replacements and surprise returns adds unpredictability, keeping the sport dynamic and fans deeply engaged.
