WWE SmackDown before Survivor Series Results & Winners (November 28, 2025): Uncle Howdy flatlines Solo Sikoa; Jade Cargill crashes Chelsea Green's title celebration & more
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The Survivor Series go-home set the stage for the final PLE of 2025.
The November 28 episode of Friday Night SmackDown served as the go-home show for the 2025 edition of Survivor Series. Stars set to clash on the PLE met for the final time on the Blue brand this Friday.
Multiple big names, including Solo Sikoa, Sami Zayn, Chelsea Green, Shinsuke Nakamura, Charlotte Flair, and Jey Uso, among others, made appearances on the show. The promotion had announced multiple matches and segments for the Survivor Series go-home show, including a five-on-five Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match.
Get to know what happened this Friday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winners’ list for the 11/28 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Summary and Highlights
Jey Uso vs Rusev – The Last Time is Now Tournament Quarterfinals match
In the first match of the show, Jey Uso battled Rusev in the third quarterfinals of the Last Time is Now Tournament. Rusev took control early, and despite getting hit with the Spear, he kick out at one with ease. However, Jey too fought out of the Accolade and rallied back when Rusev was going for the AA to hit the Spear followed by The Uso splash to pin Rusev and advance into the semi-finals.
Winner: Jey Uso
Grade: C
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Jey winning the match isn’t surprising given the push he recieves by WWE, but Rusev should have won the match given his history with Cena. At the very least, WWE should decide a proper direction for him.
- Cathy Kelley interviewed LA Knight backstage, explaining that Nick Aldis still hadn’t told him who his opponent would be. When he learned he’d be facing yet another mystery opponent, he grew flustered and insisted he should have advanced. He said the tournament was starting to irk him and warned that whoever the mystery opponent was, they were getting hit with a BFT for the three the hard way.
- Backstage, The Miz was trying to convince GM Nick Aldis to put him in the match against LA Knight. R-Truth came out and has another ‘take my balls’ shenanigans and Miz capitalized replacing the sheet and when Aldis finally drew out a name from the tumbler it turned out to be Miz.
Chelsea Green’s US title celebration
Damian Priest was interviewed backstage by Cathy Kelley. He said his eye had healed and that was behind him, insisting he was still the same and nothing about him was changing, despite Aleister Black and Zelina Vega thinking otherwise. Zelina Vega then walked in, questioning where the “punishment” was and why Priest seemed to be the only one getting punished.
Damian asked if her “big bad husband” had sent her, but she said she came on her own because he was busy with more important matters. And if Priest really wanted punishment, Black would happily oblige. A spotlight flickered on in the background, revealing Aleister Black standing there. Rhea Ripley arrived moments later, embracing Damian and mentioning she had an idea to run by him later.
Back in the ring, Chelsea Green made her entrance accompanied by Alba Fyre, with “Miss North America” sash around her and the two titles on each shoulder to kick off the US title celebration. Green called herself as the most dangerous United States Champion, claiming it was an honor to be the greatest women’s champion not just in WWE or U.S. history, but across the entire the North American continent.
She said she wanted to start her celebration with an extremely expensive pyrotechins display in her name. She then counted down from five, to suit the “greatest women’s champion in the North Americas. However, Jade Cargill appeared instead of the pyros going off and took out Fyre with a big boot, Green was then hit with Jaded as Jade left. As Jade walked off, the pyros finally went off, startling both Green and Fyre.
Grade: D
Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Not sure what it would mean for Cargill’s title reign just beefing with every mid-card talent. Maybe it might change after Survivor Series.
- Backstage,
- Backstage, Cathy Kelley asked why Jade Cargill attacked Gree. Jade said she had an issue with anyone running their mouth, and if anyone else had a problem, they were welcome to step up. B-FAB brushed past her, as Jade to ask if she had a problem, but B-Fab wisely backed off. Michin walked up to check on her B-Fab, and remarked that no one seemed willing to stand up to Jade, so it might just have to be her.
- Backstage, The babyface women’s WarGames team was hyping up Flair, AJ Lee said she was confident they would win and promised to make it happen. Charlotte Flair intially was doubtful as her last outing with Asuka ended in a massive injury, but added that she planned to secure the advantage for their team.
LA Knight vs The Miz – The Last Time is Now Tournament Quarterfinals match
In the fourth quarterfinals of the Last Time Is Now Tournament, LA Knight battled The Miz, who officilay replaced an injured Sheamus with some clever shenanigans. However, Miz was unable to capitalize on the second opportunity, despite hitting the Skull Crushing Finale and even locking in the STF.
Knight managed to reach to the ropes to break the hold, as Miz tried to stack up Knight, using the ropes but referee Charles Robinson caught him. Miz then went for the Skull Crushing Finale again, but Knight turned it around to hit the BFT and pin Miz to secure the semi-final spot against Jey Uso.
Winner: LA Knight
Grade: C
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, Becky Lynch gave them a “pep talk” to her WarGames team that mostly involved scolding the others for not winning as consistently as she does. Nia Jax cut her off, saying the night wasn’t about Becky, it was about Asuka beating Charlotte Flair to earn the advantage. Asuka then reminded them that the last time she defeated Charlotte, Charlotte ended up out for an entire year.
- A promo aired where Solo Sikoa and Sami Zayn hyped up the traditional 5 vs 5 Survivor Series Elimination match in the main event of the go-home show.
Women’s WarGames Advantage match: Charlotte Flair vs Asuka
Charlotte Flair from the babyface team and Asuka from the heel team battled in singles action to decide which of the team will walk in tommorow with the advantage in the women’s WarGames match. The two women know each other very well and the match ended up being leaps ahead of the previous bout on the go-home show.
In the final moments of the match, Asuka accidentally misted a crew member ringside, as Flair ducked. Back in the ring, Asuka managed to catch Flair in the Asuka lock, but Charlotte fought out of the hold to hit the Natural Selection and pin Asuka, bagging the advantage for her team in the WarGames match.
Winner: Charlotte Flair
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- The two women have a lot of history together and battled in singles action for the first time since December 2023.
- Ilja Dragunov was interviewed backstage, saying the United States Championship Open Challenge had always been, and would always remain, open to anyone worthy of stepping up. He began to address Tama Tonga when Tommaso Ciampa walked in, telling him the only person he should be worried about was him, pulling out Axiom’s mask and explaining that he took it from “Fraxiom” last week and would take the title next. Dragunov admitted he had a point and said he’d think about it, “jackass.”
The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga) vs Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix & Motor City Machine Guns – 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match
The main event of the show featured a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match, between the team of Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix & Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) who took on The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga).
Chris Sabin eliminated JC Mateo. Tama Tonga eliminated Shinsuke Nakamura. Rey Fénix eliminated Tanga Loa. Talla Tonga eliminated Alex Shelley, then went on to eliminate Chris Sabin as well. Finally, Tama Tonga eliminated Rey Fénix. This left Zayn alone against the three men, but he managed eliminate Tama Tonga, while Talla Tonga was eliminated by count-out.
Solo and Sami battled in the end and Sikoa picked up the win after hitting the Samoan Spike. However, the celebration was halted as the lights went out and Wyatt Sicks (Erik Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis & Nikki Cross) appeared on the apron, Uncle Howdy appeared behind Solo and took him out with the Siste Abigail DDT to end the go-home show.
Winner: The MFTs (Solo eliminated Zayn, becoming the sole survivor to win the match)
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- WWE has finally kicked off the much anticipated feud between The MFTs and the Wyatt Sicks. It would be interesting to see what cranage this feud brings.
- This week’s SmackDown didn’t feature the US title open challenge, to make space for other important matches.
- Asuka vs Flair and the tradition Survivor Series matches were the highlight for tonight, setting up the stage for the final main-roster PLE.
WWE SmackDown 11/28 Results
- Jey Uso pinned Rusev – Last Time Is Now Tournament (Quarterfinals)
- Jade Cargill crashed Chelsea Green’s U.S. Title Celebration
- LA Knight defeated The Miz – Last Time Is Now Tournament (Quarterfinals)
- Charlotte Flair defeated Asuka – Women’s WarGames Advantage match
- The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga) defeated Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix & Motor City Machine Guns – 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match
- Uncle Howdy returned to attack Solo Sikoa
Who won in the main event of WWE SmackDown tonight?
The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga) defeated Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix & Motor City Machine Guns in a 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match to win in the main event. Solo eliminated Sami last to bag the win.
What is the next main roster PLE after Crown Jewel 2025?
Survivor Series: WarGames is the next and final PLE of 2025 from the main roster.
When and where will Survivor Series 2025 take place?
The 39th edition of Survivor Series will take place on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Petco Park in San Diego, California.
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