The gates have opened in The O2 Arena for Friday’s episode of “WWE SmackDown.”
WWE returns to London, and superstars on the blue brand are fighting for prizes. The WWE United States Championship is on the line, as titleholder LA Knight will look to thwart the challenge of Braun Strowman. Could there be interference from Jacob Fatu? Last week, Fatu lost a No. 1 contender match to Strowman via disqualification after Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga interfered.
That isn’t the only title at stake on “Friday Night SmackDown.” The Street Profits will put the WWE Tag Team Championship at stake against Pretty Deadly. This is another match that could have outside interference, given the turmoil within the show’s tag team division.
There will also be a contract signing for one of the marquee matches on the “WrestleMania 41” card. Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins will all meet in the ring, and they are expected to trade verbal shots and potentially physical ones. During the March 24 episode of “WWE Raw,” Punk hinted at wanting a guarantee before he signs the contract. This segment could have major implications for “WrestleMania 41.”
You can also expect to see WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, who continued her war of words with Charlotte Flair last week. Before the two meet on “The Grandest Stage of Them All,” Stratton and Flair are expected to make appearances.
We’ll also see if Damian Priest can finally get a measure of revenge on Drew McIntyre. Ever since McIntyre cost Priest during the men’s Elimination Chamber match, “The Scottish Warrior” has ambushed the former Judgment Day member.
“WWE SmackDown” will be airing in its usual time slot in the United States via tape delay. Spoiler results will be updated here beginning at 4 p.m. ET.
‘WWE SmackDown’ Spoiler Results (March 28, 2025)
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes made his entrance to get the show started. Rhodes was introduced by the debuting ring announcer Mark Nash.
Rhodes was discussing his upcoming “WrestleMania 41” match against John Cena when Randy Orton made his walk down the ramp. Orton said he isn’t one to be sentimental, but he’s proud of Rhodes.
Orton said Rhodes changed the wrestling industry when he left WWE to gamble on himself. Rhodes was emotional hearing this from his close friend and mentor. Orton mentioned Rhodes winning a Hell in a Cell match against Seth Rollins with a torn pectoral. He also praised “The American Nightmare” for defeating Roman Reigns at “WrestleMania 40.”
Orton said that once they both handle their business at “WrestleMania 41,” he will be going after the Undisputed WWE Championship. Orton said he won’t kick him low like John Cena did.
Drew McIntyre interrupted the promo. McIntyre said he was sick of the love fest. “The Scottish Warrior” questioned what Orton has done lately to earn a title opportunity. McIntyre told Orton to get to the back of the line.
McIntyre said Rhodes should’ve listened to him and joined The Rock. McIntyre said he would be challenging for a world title at “WrestleMania” if not for “Temu Undertaker” Damian Priest.
McIntyre got in the ring and said maybe Kevin Owens is right about Orton. He said Orton’s back is hanging by a thread, and if he provokes him, then he’ll break it. Rhodes heard enough, and he attacked McIntyre. Orton went for the RKO, but McIntyre escaped the ring.
Orton vs. McIntyre was announced for the show.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Street Profits (c) vs. Pretty Deadly
Angelo Dawkins and Kit Wilson got the match started. Wilson was shoved to the corner but managed to pull off a double-team move with Elton Prince before a commercial break.
Back from the break, Dawkins hit his spinning suplex. He lifted Wilson up, while Ford climbed the top turnbuckle. Wilson shoved Dawkins into Ford, who was knocked off the ring apron. Dawkins rebounded and hit a spinebuster on Prince.
Ford went for the frog splash on Prince, but Wilson shoved his partner out of the way and took the splash. Pretty Deadly charged at the champions and ran them over with tackles. They hit a double-team neckbreaker on Dawkins, but Ford broke up the pin attempt.
Wilson was thrown over the top rope, but he held on. Dawkins ended up carrying him in an electric chair drop position. Ford completed the Doomsday Blockbuster for the win.
Winners and still WWE Tag Team Champions: The Street Profits
The Secret Hervice Challenged
Zelina Vega was approached by Katana Chance and Kayden Carter backstage. Chance and Carter said they had Vega’s back after her match last week against Piper Niven. Chelsea Green, Niven, and Alba Fyre of The Secret Hervice walked in. Niven and Fyre were challenged by Chance and Carter.
The Secret Hervice vs. Katana Chance and Kayden Carter
Carter and Chance double-teamed Fyre outside the ring. Chance was lifted up by Carter, and she hit a crossbody on Fyre. Niven then got on the ring apron and hit a cannonball on Carter and Chance.
Carter landed a running kick on Fyre, followed by a springboard leg drop. Carter went for the pin, but she didn’t see the blind tag. Niven hit a senton on Fyre by accident.
Niven was dropped by a Samoan drop. Chance got on Carter’s shoulder and hit a splash on Niven. Carter dove on Fyre outside the ring.
Chelsea Green distracted the referee, allowing Niven to hit the Piper Driver on Carter for the win.
Winners: The Secret Hervice
After the match, all members of The Secret Hervice attacked their fallen opponents. Vega ran down to make the save, hitting a tornado DDT on Niven. Green ambushed Vega, who rebounded momentarily, but Fyre kicked her out of a Code Red attempt. Niven then hit a senton on Vega.
WWE United States Championship Match: LA Knight (c) vs. Braun Strowman
Strowman’s power advantage played a factor early on. The challenger dropped Knight with a hip toss. The challenger sent Strowman over the top rope and hit a series of baseball slides. Strowman scored a big boot on the champion before another ad break.
The action returned to the ring, and Knight landed a bulldog off the middle rope. Strowman charged in, but he ran into the corner. This allowed Knight to lift the challenger up for a German suplex. The champion then dropped his trademark elbow.
Knight went for BFT, but he was slammed to the mat. With the champion outside of the ring, the challenger went for Strowman Express, but he was attacked by Jacob Fatu. This match ends in a DQ, and LA Knight remains the United States champion.
Winner via DQ: Braun Strowman
Knight tried stopping the post-match assault, but he ended up taking a running hip attack. Fatu took out Strowman with two Mighty Moonsaults.
Jimmy Uso Vows to Defeat Gunther on ‘WWE Raw’
Jimmy Uso told Jackie Redmond that he would slap Gunther again, just as he did this past Monday. He then walked into The Miz and Carmelo Hayes. Miz said that Uso and his brother Jey are just sidekicks to The Bloodline. Uso threatened to slap Miz before challenging him to a match.
Jacob Fatu Argues With Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga
Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga were upset with Jacob Fatu for not cluing them in on his interference in the WWE United States Championship match. Fatu said Sikoa and Tonga never communicated with him when they got involved in his business last week. Fatu said he’ll accomplish his goal with or without Sikoa and Tonga.
Naomi Plays Victim in Jade Cargill Feud
In a vignette, an emotional Naomi tried to justify pushing Jade Cargill onto a parked car. Naomi said Bianca Belair chose Cargill over her. Naomi said Cargill should proceed with caution if she gets in her way.
Cargill told “WWE SmackDown” General Manager Nick Aldis that when she sees Naomi, it’s on sight. Michin and B-Fab encouraged Cargill to handle her business with no mercy when she finds Naomi.
Naomi Attacks B-Fab and Michin
Before Michin’s match with Charlotte Flair could happen, Naomi attacked B-Fab and Michin in the ring. Naomi threw B-Fab into the barricade and then the announce table before Cargill made her way out. Naomi escaped through the crowd.
Flair made her entrance and had a staredown with Cargill.
Charlotte Flair vs. Michin
Flair wasted little time landing a big boot on her opponent. She went for a pin, but Michin kicked out. The show went to a commercial break.
Michin rebounded with a tornado DDT. She went for Eat Defeat, but Flair countered with a German suplex. Flair was dropped by a head kick. Michin missed a cannonball in the corner.
Michin lifted Flair up and dropped her with a sitout powerbomb. Flair landed a series of chops, but her big boot attempt found air. This allowed Michin to hit a backdrop.
Michin scored Eat Defeat on Flair, but her opponent got her foot on the bottom rope during the pin attempt. Michin went to kick Flair outside the ring, but her foot caught the steps. In the ring, Flair locked up Figure Eight for the win.
Winner: Charlotte Flair
Tiffany Stratton Sends Message to Charlotte Flair
Backstage, Tiffany Stratton spoke to Jackie Redmond. Stratton said Flair loves to hear herself talk. She said it’s Flair who has everything to lose in their “WrestleMania 41” match.
Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre
McIntyre shoved Orton off from a headlock attempt and landed a shoulder tackle. He mocked Orton by asking him how his back is feeling. McIntyre gloated too much, and he ended up eating nine punches in the corner before being tossed into the ring post.
“The Scottish Warrior” sent Orton crashing onto the announce table. He was trying to suplex his opponent through the table, but Orton countered and hit his trademark back suplex.
Back from a commercial break, McIntyre had an armlock on his opponent. He delivered chops to the chest of “The Viper.” Orton was thrown into the corner, but he fought back, landing two clotheslines. He then scored his signature draping DDT.
Orton was measuring McIntyre for an RKO, but Kevin Owens walked out. This distracted Orton, allowing McIntyre to land the Claymore for the win.
Winner: Drew McIntyre
Owens sent Orton outside of the ring and went for a Package Piledriver on the announce desk. Orton slipped out and tripped Owens onto the table. Orton went to deliver a punt kick, but Owens ran away through the crowd.
Rey Fenix Makes WWE Debut Next Week
A video package played announcing that Rey Fenix will make his WWE debut on “Friday Night SmackDown” next week.
Jimmy Uso vs. The Miz
The Miz gained control early, using his knee to choke Uso on the middle rope. The action quickly spilled to the outside. Uso delivered a right hand to Miz, who went over the barricade.
Miz went for Skull Crushing Finale in the ring, but Uso rolled through. The two engaged in a pin battle before Uso was planted with a DDT. Miz then landed a series of kicks.
Uso was able to drop Miz, and he landed the Uso Splash.
Winner: Jimmy Uso
Damian Priest Attacks Drew McIntyre
Drew McIntyre told Jackie Redmond that when nobody gets involved in his business, he wins. As McIntyre was exiting through the parking lot, Damian Priest attacked him.
Priest sent a random car owner through a table. Priest raked McIntyre’s eyes and hit South of Heaven onto a car. The glass windshield shattered.
Contract Signing With Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins
Roman Reigns was the first to make his entrance for the “WrestleMania 41” triple threat match contract signing. He made his way to the ring with his “Wiseman,” Paul Heyman.
The crowd in London sung a tune to Reigns’ name. Even Heyman hit a high note. “The OTC” said he’s in London to be acknowledged and to sign the contract. Reigns put pen to paper before Rollins’ music hit.
Rollins said he doesn’t know why Reigns is in such a rush to leave. He reminded “The Tribal Chief” of their time together with The Shield. Reigns said the team of him and Rollins died a long time ago. Reigns questioned what Rollins has done for the company that he hasn’t.
Rollins said he’s been cleaning up Reigns’ messes for years. He believes Reigns biggest mistake was allowing CM Punk to escape his grasp at the conclusion of a steel cage match on the March 10 episode of “WWE Raw.”
CM Punk made his way out and delivered a Duke Nukem line. He said he’s here to chew bubblegum and sign a contract. Punk was looking through the contract, which upset Reigns because of how long he was taking to sign the deal.
Heyman then told Punk that the triple threat match will headline “WrestleMania 41.” Reigns took credit for Punk getting the opportunity and told “The Second City Saint” to acknowledge him. “WWE SmackDown” closed with Punk revealing that his “WrestleMania 41” main event is not the favor Heyman still owes him.