WWE SmackDown Highlights (November 21, 2025): John Cena's final match tournament continues; Drew McIntyre ambushes Cody Rhodes; AJ Lee & Becky Lynch join opposing teams for WarGames & more

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The upcoming November 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. The show will further intensify the build towards Survivor Series, which is now just a few days away, likely confirming the teams for the women’s WarGames match.

Multiple big names, including Carmelo Hayes, Penta, Chelsea Green, Finn Balor and Bronson Reed, among others, are set to appear on the show.

WWE has also announced multiple matches and segments for the show. The tournament to decide John Cena’s final match will continue on the show with the two final first-round matches. Additionally, the show will also feature a tag team match, along with Chelsea Green’s US title celebration.

Announced matches & segments for WWE SmackDown (November 21, 2025)

• Carmelo Hayes vs Bronson Reed – Last Time is Now Tournament (First Round Match)
• Penta vs Finn Balor – Last Time is Now Tournament (First Round Match)
• Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) vs #DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa) – Tag Team match
• Chelsea Green’s United States title celebration

Last Time is Now Tournament (First Round Matches)

During last week’s show, General Manager Nick Aldis announced two more first-round matches in the ‘Last Time Is Now Tournament’ to decide John Cena’s final opponent, the final two first-round matches.

Penta is set to battle Finn Balor, while on the other hand, Carmelo Hayes will take on The Vision’s Bronson Reed. The winners will advance into the tournament, joining Rusev, Sheamus, LA Knight, Jey Uso, Solo Sikoa, and Gunther in the quarterfinals.

Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) vs #DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tomasso Ciampa) – Tag Team match

After last week’s attack by Tomasso Ciampa on Axiom after the United States title open challenge, where Axiom came up short against the defending Champion Ilja Dragunov. Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) are set to battle #DIY (Tomasso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) in a tag team match.

Chelsea Green’s United States title celebration

Additionally, as confirmed by GM Nick Aldis in a backstage segment last week, the November 21 show will feature a proper celebration for Chelsea Green, who defeated Giulia on the November 7 show to capture the Women’s United States title for the second time.

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