BREAKING: New matches & Cody Rhodes appearance confirmed for WWE SmackDown (October 17, 2025)

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Published at :October 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM

Modified at :October 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM

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The Crown Jewel fallout show of SmackDown will emanate from San Jose!

In the aftermath of Crown Jewel 2025, WWE will deliver the October 17 episode of SmackDown. The fallout show of WWE Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

Ahead of the show, General Manager Nick Aldis, via WWE’s social media channels, has given fans a sneak peek of what’s in store for tonight.

Cody Rhodes will address the Crown Jewel title loss

A grudge match between Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu was already announced for this show, and fans were expecting the aftermath from the Crown Jewel PLE.

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is scheduled to make an appearance on the fallout show. Rhodes is set to address the loss against Seth Rollins, where the men’s Crown Jewel title was on the line. The Undisputed Champion, who is used to getting pinned, will address the fans tonight.

In a backstage segment last week, NXT’s Sol Ruca and Zaria caught up with WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, once again putting forth their demand for a title shot.

Ruca and Zaria have got their wish as they are now set to battle Flair and Bliss for the Women’s Tag Team titles on this week’s fallout show.

BREAKING NEWS@RealNickAldis gives us a preview of tomorrow night’s SmackDown in San Jose!📺 FRIDAY 8ET/7CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/nOnd17F30E
— WWE (@WWE) October 16, 2025

Also Read: All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (October 17, 2025)

Announced matches & segments for WWE SmackDown (October 17, 2025)

Cody Rhodes to address his Crown Jewel loss
Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (c) vs Zaria & Sol Rucan – WWE Tag Team titles match
Drew McIntyre vs Jacob Fatu
Crown Jewel aftermath
Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Tiffany Stratton, Sami Zayn, Jade Cargill & Jacob Fatu are listed as featured superstars

When and where will the October 17, 2025, show of SmackDown take place?

The October 17 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to air live from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.

Where can fans tune in to catch all the action on the Blue brand?

Fans can tune in to the USA Network in the US and on Netflix internationally, excluding some markets, to catch all the action.

Will the show have a special start time for international fans like last week?

No, unlike the October 10 show of SmackDown, the next week’s show will revert to the original time of 8 PM ET.

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