WWE SmackDown Results & Winners (November 7, 2025): Nick Aldis suspends Drew McIntyre after massive brawl involving Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Aleister Black; Chelsea Green captures Women's US title & more
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Lash Legend attacks Alexa Bliss; Ilja Dragunov retains & more!
After the explosive fallout from WWE Saturday Night’s Main Event XLI, all eyes turned to Friday Night SmackDown. The blue brand’s fallout show emanated from the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina.
Multiple big names, including Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill, Jacob Fatu, and Sami Zayn, were advertised for the show. Two singles matches and a US Title Open Challenge had been announced for the show.
The show also featured an appearance from Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes following his successful title defense last Saturday. Get to know what happened this Friday, as we have the complete summary, highlights, results, and winners’ list for the 11/7 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown Summary and Highlights
The American Nightmare
Cody Rhodes recapped Saturday Night’s Main Event, stating that Drew McIntyre had introduced the title, a weapon, into the match. The Champion mentioned McIntyre again, drawing a wave of boos from the crowd. Rhodes said there had been no hesitation to pull the trigger on McIntyre.
Cody called Drew the most self-sabotaging star in the business, declaring that he was moving on and that McIntyre was in his rearview mirror as he looked to do something different. Rhodes revealed that he wanted to sit with the fans in Greenville and watch Friday Night SmackDown, so they could decide what’s next for the WWE Championship.
The lights went out as Aleister Black’s music hit, and he made his entrance accompanied by Zelina Vega. Black stated that ever since setting Damian Priest on fire, he had been looking for something new. He made his way into the ring, saying that he had a chip on his shoulder the size of the Undisputed WWE World Title.
Rhodes moved to confront Black, but Zelina stepped in front of him, declaring that his nightmare had begun now. Vega then slapped Rhodes just as GM Nick Aldis appeared. Aldis announced that if Black was looking for a challenge, he would get it, Rhodes vs. Black was official for the main event.
Grade: B
Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, Ilja Dragunov and Talla Tonga had another staredown before Ilja made his way to issue the open challenge.
WWE US Title Open Challenge: Ilja Dragunov (c) vs Johnny Gargano
Tommaso Ciampa answered Ilja Dragunov’s open challenge, appearing alongside Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae. Ciampa said that he had come out the previous week to answer the challenge, but Ilja had turned him down and called him a “jackass.” Now, he had come out in Greenville surrounded by jackasses. Ciampa then stepped into the ring.
Ilja admitted that Ciampa was right, prompting the crowd to erupt in “Jackass” chants. Dragunov accepted the challenge, but from Johnny Gargano instead. He called out Gargano as Ciampa urged him to take the title, shouting at Ilja to keep ducking him.
The bell rang for the first match of the show, with the two stars meeting inside the ring for the first time. The match was another solid outing from Dragunov, and Gargano met him on pace, but the stacked card meant the match was shorter than usual. In the end, Dragunov retained the title after delivering the H-bomb.
Winner & Still: Ilja Dragunov
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, Sami Zayn pleaded with GM Nick Aldis to allow him to be at ringside for Rey Fenix’s match that night, aiding him against the MFTs, but Aldis refused, reminding him that he still wasn’t medically cleared.
- As Zayn left, R-Truth appeared in full “Ron Cena” mode. He asked to be included in the tournament draw to determine John Cena’s final opponent, jokingly offering to put his balls in Nick Aldis’s hand. Aldis informed him that his name was already in the tumbler, prompting Ron to reply that, in that case, he didn’t want his balls touching Nick’s anyway.
The New WWE Women’s Champion
Jade Cargill stepped into the ring and picked up the mic. She said that what happened to Tiffany Stratton could happen to anybody in that locker room, and made no mistake about it, she was that b*tch! Cargill goes to leave as Charlotte Flair’s music interrupts her, Flair makes the entrance alongside Alexa Bliss, the two face off with Cargill flaunting the title.
The pyros went off as Cargill continued to stare down Flair, who went to face off again, but Bliss stopped her and asked her to focus on the match right now.
Grade: C
Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) mocked Tomasso Ciampa for two weeks in a row being denied a shot at the US title.
- In another segment, Mia Yim and B-Fab showed up, noting that Giulia was actually the longest-reigning WWE Women’s United States Champion. Chelsea Green dismissed the claim, insisting she would win again, combine her reigns, and become the most important champion on SmackDown.
- Jade Cargill appeared behind Green, prompting Chelsea to panic and run off. Jade then ordered B-Fab to move out of her way. As B-Fab and Mia commented on Jade’s new attitude, Cargill snapped back at them, leading to a match being set for the next week.
Charlotte Flair vs Nia Jax
After battling Alexa Bliss last week, Nia Jax took on Bliss’ tag partner and the other half of WWE Women’s Tag Team Champion Charlotte Flair. The size difference was much less prevalent in this matchup, but Jax took over nevertheless, showcasing her power.
However, Flair managed to stay in the match, and a Tornado DDT had Jax in all sorts of trouble until NXT’s Lash Legend appeared, attacking Alexa Bliss, locking in a headlock. Jax capitalized to deliver the Annihilator and pin Flair. Jax and Legend celebrated the win, signalling a new alliance.
Winner: Nia Jax
Grade: C+
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- WWE has finally pulled the trigger on NXT call-ups and is focusing on SmackDown creative, which has improved the show manyfold.
- Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviewed Nia Jax and Lash Legend. Jax claimed she would have beaten Charlotte without Lash’s help, then mentioned Alexa and Charlotte, saying she realized she needed a friend, and now she had a badass one. Legend hugged her, calling herself the “one and only bougie bully,” insisting she was everything she said she was, and promised that they were heading straight to the top, with tonight being just the beginning.
- GM Nick Aldis announced his selections for the first-round matches in John Cena’s final match tournament. The Miz is set to face Jey Uso, while the second matchup would feature LA Knight against a mystery opponent that Aldis chose to keep secret.
Giulia (c) vs Chelsea Green – Women’s United States title match
The bell rang as Green fired a slap, and Giulia responded with one of her own, setting off chaos in the ring. Giulia hit Arrivederci immediately and went for the cover, but Green kicked out after Fyre stepped onto the apron, causing a distraction.
Giulia continued her assault, punishing Green on the ropes, while Kiana James sneaked in a cheap shot. Fyre quickly retaliated, taking James down with a big boot. As Giulia turned to attack Fyre, Green seized the opportunity, rolling her up for a pin using the ropes, and she got it! Chelsea Green became the new Women’s U.S. Champion.
Winner & New: Chelsea Green
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Despite her attempts, Giulia did break Green’s longest reigning Women’s US title reign by two days.
- NXT North American Champion and AAA Mixed-Tag Team Champion alongside Green, Ethan Page was rinside during the match.
- The MFTs were backstage when Solo Sikoa arrived, commending them for their efforts last week but telling them it wasn’t enough. He warned that Sami Zayn was still around, the Wyatt Sicks possessed something that belonged to their family, and so did Ilja Dragunov. Tama Tonga assured him they had it handled, but Solo emphasized that tonight was about the “big man,” about ensuring no one ever disrespected the family again. After they left, the Wyatts emerged from the shadows behind them.
Rey Fenix vs Talla Tonga
Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) and Shinsuke Nakamura attacked the MFTs during their entrance, while Fenix attacked Talla with back-to-back suicide dives. Talla intercepted the third one and sent Fenix back in the ring as the bell rings and the match begins.
The rest of the match was a one-sided beatdown by the much bigger Talla, sprinkled with some rallies by Fenix. Talla in the end delivered a vicious chokeslam to pin Fenix. After the match, Solo ordered Talla for another chokeslam, but Sami Zayn darted into the ring with a steel chair as Talla and Solo retreated.
Winner: Talla Tonga
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, Alexa Bliss was in the trainer’s room being examined. Charlotte Flair applied ice to her neck, but then Asuka handed her the ice and unleashed the poison mist, spraying it all over both women. Asuka and Kairi Sane then left laughing.
Cody Rhodes vs Alesiter Black
In the main event of the show, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes took on Aleister Black in a non-title match after their confrontation during the opening moments of the show. The match quickly picked up pace with both men landing match-ending moves.
Both men landed kicks simultaneously, taking each other down as the referee began the count, but chaos erupted as out of nowhere, Drew McIntyre struck, taking out the official with a vicious Claymore. Rhodes moved to attack McIntyre, but Black intervened, and together they joined forces and began beating down Rhodes.
Damian Priest ran into the ring to assist Rhodes, taking on both McIntyre and Black, slamming them down and sending Black outside the ring. McIntyre tried to attack Priest, with Rhodes helping, while Priest continued his assault on Black. Vega attempted to interfere, but Priest sent her into the timekeepers’ area. Black targeted Priest’s injured eye.
Meanwhile, Rhodes took down McIntyre with a Cody Cutter. GM Nick Aldis, furious, appeared and announced that McIntyre was suspended for his actions. McIntyre argued with Aldis as the show came to an end.
Result: No-Contest
Grade: B
Match Insights & Backstage Moments:
- Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviewed The Miz. He scoffed at the notion that his Skull-Crushing Finale on Carmelo Hayes was payback, insisting he was only making Hayes relevant. He complained that there shouldn’t be a tournament to determine John Cena’s final opponent; it should be him. Miz said he had to face Jey Uso, full of fire and passion, but he would defeat Uso, win the tournament, and leave the critics crying, while the headline would read that The Miz ended John Cena’s career because he was awesome.
- WWE should call up Lola Vice to join Damian Priest and counter Zelina Vega in the feud.
WWE SmackDown Results 11/7
- WWE US Title Open Challenge: Ilja Dragunov (c) pinned Johnny Gargano
- Lash Legend attacked Alexa Bliss
- Nia Jax pinned Charlotte Flair
- Chelsea Green defeated Giulia (c) – Women’s United States title match
- Talla Tonga pinned Rey Fenix
- Cody Rhodes vs Alesiter Black ended in a no-contest
- GM Nick Aldis suspended Drew McIntyre
Who won in the main event of WWE SmackDown tonight?
The main event clash between Cody Rhodes and Aleister Black ended in a no-contest as Drew McIntyre took out the referee with a Claymore. This led to a brawl where Damian Priest also joined in, and the segment ended with GM Nick Aldis suspending McIntyre for his actions.
What is the next main roster PLE after Crown Jewel 2025?
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