WWE SmackDown Spoilers (November 28, 2025): Survivor Series go-home show; WarGames advantage match & more

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This article contains SPOILERS for next week’s SmackDown!
After delivering the November 21 show of Friday Night SmackDown, WWE pre-taped the Survivor Series go-home show of November 28. It was done to give talents some time off for Thanksgiving, before the final PLE of 2025.
The November 21 episode of Friday Night SmackDown aired live from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. WWE pre-taped the November 28 show at the arena immediately after this week’s show, which featured the final two first-round matches in John Cena’s final opponent tournament, the US title open challenge, and the addition of AJ Lee and Becky Lynch in opposing teams for the Women’s WarGames match.
The show also featured the men’s WarGames build, where Drew McIntyre ambushed Cody Rhodes in his vanity van. Meanwhile, Rhodes and The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) aided Carmelo Hayes’ advance in the aforementioned tournament and took out Bronson Reed.
The next week’s episode, as mentioned, will serve as the go-home show for Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. Below are the spoilers for the show, along with the match card and segments.
Matches & segments for 11/28 SmackDown (Spoiler-free)
- The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga) vs Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix & Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) – 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match
- LA Knight vs TBA – The Last Time is Now Tournament Quarterfinals match
- Jey Uso vs Rusev – The Last Time is Now Tournament Quarterfinals match
- Chelsea Green US title celebration
- Survivor Series build-up
Note: The information below contains the actual results from the tapings. Courtesy of PWInsider.
WWE SmackDown 11/28 Spoilers
- Jey Uso defeated Rusev in the quarterfinals of the Last Time is Now Tournament to advance into the semi-finals.
- Chelsea Green finally held her Championship Celebration after rescheduling it during this week’s show. Unfortunately for her, Jade Cargill interrupted the celebration party.
- AJ Lee’s backstage segment
- A WarGames Advantage Match took place for the women’s WarGames match, featuring Charlotte Flair against Asuka. Flair picked up the win.
- The Miz was revealed as Sheamus’ replacement, who withdrew from the tournament due to injury. R-Truth was also involved in the segment. In the second quarterfinal match, The Miz faced LA Knight, with Knight securing the victory to advance to the semifinals.
- The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane), Nia Jax, Lash Legend, and Becky Lynch had a backstage segment.
- The MFTs (Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa & Talla Tonga) battled the team of Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix & Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) in a classic 5-on-5 Traditional Survivor Series Elimination match.
- Chris Sabin scored the first fall by eliminating JC Mateo, followed by Tama Tonga eliminating Shinsuke Nakamura. Rey Fenix evened the score by eliminating Tonga Loa, but Talla Tonga quickly responded by eliminating both Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin. Tama Tonga then eliminated Rey Fenix, leaving Sami Zayn to eliminate Tama Tonga. Talla Tonga was eliminated next, bringing the match to its final moments. Solo Sikoa eliminated Sami Zayn, becoming the sole survivor, winning the match.
- After the match, The Wyatt Sicks confronted Solo Sikoa in the ring. Uncle Howdy made his return, delivering a Sister Abigail to Sikoa, ending the show on a dramatic note.
Is the November 28, 2025, episode of SmackDown pre-taped?
Yes, after the November 21 show of Friday Night SmackDown, WWE pre-taped the Survivor Series go-home show of November 28. It was done to give talents some time off for Thanksgiving, before the final PLE of 2025.
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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