Randy Orton strikes; former Champion returns & other potential spoilers for WWE SmackDown tonight (September 26, 2025)

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Tonight’s episode of SmackDown will shape up the Crown Jewel 2025!
Tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will feature the aftermath of Wrestlepalooza PLE, while kicking off the build-up to the upcoming Crown Jewel show.
Multiple stars, including Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre, and Sami Zayn, are being advertised for the show. The WWE Women’s title will also be contested in a triple-threat match tonight.
Ahead of tonight’s fallout show, here are the top three potential spoilers that might be in store for fans on WWE SmackDown in Orlando, Florida.
4. The Street Profits demand a title shot
In a backstage segment last week, B-Fab tried to broker peace between The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) before leaving with Michin.
Bo Dallas then appeared, trying to play mind games with Dawkins, before Ford got in his face. Erick Rowan, out of nowhere, attacked both Ford and Dawkins from behind to end the segment. The attack will likely force Ford and Dawkins to mend ways and demand a title shot from GM Nick Aldis.
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3. Former Champion returns

During last week’s show, Solo Sikoa cut a promo about how Tonga Loa was the last one standing by his side. He mentioned that as the son of Haku, Tonga had a legacy to uphold, and Solo felt he had let him down by not ensuring he became a champion.
However, Solo assured him that as long as Tonga trusted him and stayed within the family, his loyalty would be rewarded. Tonga then placed a hand on Solo’s shoulder and told him he loved him. Sikoa might make his return tonight and could also decide to act on his unfinished business with Sami Zayn.
2. Randy Orton strikes

Despite his best efforts, Drew McIntyre failed in his attempt to pin Cody Rhodes and capture the Undisputed title in the main event of Wrestleplaooza. Before his match with Rhodes, McIntyre was feuding with Randy Orton.
The feud was seemingly put on hold, and after the loss, Orton might decide to strike again at McIntyre and reignite the feud.
1. Tiffany Stratton retains

WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is set to defend the title in a triple-threat match against Nia Jax and Jade Cargill. The winner of the match will battle Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in a ‘Champion vs Champion’ match for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship.
While WWE has once again brought back Nia Jax into the mix, it seems highly unlikely that they will decide to take the title away from Stratton, who is having an amazing year with multiple title defenses and zero losses. A match between her and Vaquer would be an exciting matchup, which means Tiffany is likely going to retain tonight.
When and where will the September 26 episode of SmackDown?
The September 26 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to air live from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will feature the aftermath of the Wrestlepalooza PLE.
What matches and segments have been announced for the show?
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Jade Cargill vs Nia Jax – WWE Women’s title triple-threat matchB-Fab & Michin vs Kiana James & Giulia – Tag team match
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