WWE SmackDown will be broadcast tonight, November 28, 2025, from Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. taped up Blue brand edition. With Survivor Series just one night away, WWE jumped into action by airing the traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series elimination match on SmackDown in place of the premium live event. We’re adding tournament drama, title tension, and a few Black Friday surprises to this homecoming episode.
The show begins at 8pm ET on USA Network, and international viewers can stream the show via Netflix. Ringside News provides complete live match-by-match updates and key moments as the night unfolds. Please update this page frequently Let us know in the comments section below.
WWE SmackDown Results (11/28/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights
SmackDown began with a video recap of last week’s Women’s War Games storyline and follow-up from Raw. Joe Tessitore and Corey Graves welcomed viewers, and backstage shots showed Asuka, Charlotte Flair, and Team MFT.
Backstage, Kathy Kelly caught up with L.A. Night. Although he was annoyed to hear that he would be competing against a mystery opponent again, he kept calm, saying he knew she was just a messenger, and even yelled at his mother in the crowd.
Jey Uso vs. Rusev
Jey Uso then appeared from the audience. Ring announcer Mark Nash introduced Jey Uso as he made his way to ringside, clapping his hands with the commentary team along the way. Inside the ring, Jey got the crowd excited. Corey Graves said that even though it looks fun on TV, experiencing Jay’s entrance live is something else.
Rusev then appeared from the stage. As he was leaving, he looked into the camera and said he was coming to get John Cena. Michael Cole stated that the winner of this match will face the winner of RA Night vs. Mysterious Opponent in the semi-finals. As the match entered a commercial break, Rusev took control from the start.
Back from the break, Rusev trapped Jey Uso in a bearhug, but Jey escaped with a headbutt and right hand. He tried to lift Rusev up but was unable to wake him up. Rusev goes for Accolade, but Jey escapes and sends him out of the ring. Jey then rolled Rusev into the ring with a suicide dive and hit a Samoan drop for a two count. Jay also pursued with a spear, aiming for further danger. Rusev fought back with a Makika Kick and almost clinched the victory. Locked Accolade in again, but Jey reached the ropes. Rusev mocked John Cena’s taunt, but Jey fought back with an elbow, a Spear, and a Uso Splash from the top rope for the win.
Winner: Jey Uso
Backstage, The Miz met with Nick Aldis and asked him to reenter the tournament. Aldis explained that the next opponent must be chosen at random. Before the draw was complete, R-Truth interrupted by using his own draw ball, but Aldis insisted on using his own draw ball. After Truth left, Aldis pulled out a name and The Miz was revealed as the chosen participant. Miz celebrated and left, but Truth returned joking about the situation.
Kathy Kelly interviews Damian Priest and says that his eye has healed and he is ready to deal with Aleister Black. He mentioned Black and Zelina Vega’s strange tactics, saying they were unnecessary. Zelina appears and reminds Priest of how easily they got to him, mentioning the previous attack that left him with burns to the face. Behind him, he could see Aleister Black watching.
Rhea Ripley then came in and asked Black if he was ready for Wargames. She said she needs to motivate Charlotte Flair, but she plans to return and share ideas with him. Before leaving, Black tells her he knows where to find him. The segment ended heading into the next commercial break.
Chelsea Green Celebration
Chelsea Green appeared with Secret Harvis for a special in-ring celebration. The ring was decorated with the flags of Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Chelsea declared that she was here not only to be crowned and applauded, but to start her second term as U.S. Women’s Champion, claiming to be the first and fourth person to win the title twice.
She declared herself the greatest women’s champion in the history of WWE, the United States, and all of North America. Chelsea then asked the crowd to join her in raising their voices and flags for a huge pyro show in her honor. The moment was interrupted as she began the countdown.
WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill burst into the ring and immediately finished off Alba Fire with a big boot. Chelsea tried to escape, but was captured by Cargill, who released Jaded before she could get back up. As Cargill music played, she emerged from the ramp and a pyro, originally intended for Chelsea’s celebration, went off behind her.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair were seen talking when Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY entered the room. Flair confidently stated that he was going to tear Asuka apart. AJ Lee then comes in and tells the group that he believes they will win the wargames. After she left, the others agreed that they liked her.
commercial break
After the break, Kathy Kelly caught up with Jade Cargill and asked her why she attacked Chelsea Green and Alba Fire. Jade said she has a problem with people who talk too much and made it clear that her actions were a warning to other members of the women’s locker room. As she was leaving, she walked past B-Fab and asked if he had anything to say. B-Fab remained silent. Michin shows up and says he might have something to say with Jade.
The Miz returned to the arena and appeared for his next match.
The final episode is a tournament – The Miz vs. LA Knight
The match started with LA Knight landing a series of right hands and a clothesline followed by a stomp in the corner. When Knight got on the apron, The Miz caught him with a kick, followed by slamming Knight in the face into the ring apron and hitting him with a knee to the face. Back in the ring, Miz attempted a whip on Knight, but Knight countered with a spinning neckbreaker. Knight charged at Miz, but Miz threw Knight over the top rope and sent him crashing to the floor. Outside, Miz threw Knight into the barricade as the show went into a commercial break.
Matches and key moments scheduled for WWE SmackDown on November 28, 2025
- Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match:
Sami Zayn, Rey Fenix, Shinsuke Nakamura, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Solo Score, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Tara Tonga & JC Mateo - Last time was a tournament match:
- LA Knight vs. Mystery Opponent (originally Sheamus spot)
- Jey Uso vs. Rusev
- single match: Jade Cargill vs. B-Fab
- segment: Sami Zayn speaks live in Albany
- Women’s War Games Advantage Match
- Chelsea Green’s U.S. Championship Celebration
November 28, 2025 8:05pm
