WWE SmackDown tonight (September 5, 2025): Location, start time, match card & everything you need to know
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CM Punk is advertised for tonight’s show!
Tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown carries huge anticipation from WWE fans and is set to set the tone for the upcoming Wrestlepalooza. Multiple big names, including John Cena, CM Punk, Tiffany Stratton, and Randy Orton, are being advertised for the show.
The show will serve as the fallout show from the Clash in Paris PLE, which concluded last Sunday, and featured multiple big names.
Additionally, both John Cena and CM Punk are confirmed for an appearance on the Blue brand’s show. Reports point to this being Cena’s final appearance on the Blue brand as well as the potential return of Brock Lesnar and AJ Lee on the show.
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Where will the September 5, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown be held?
The September 5 episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate live from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Announced matches & segments for WWE SmackDown (09/5)
- John Cena’s final appearance in Chicago
- “The Second City Saint” CM Punk set to appear
- John Cena, CM Punk, Tiffany Stratton & Randy Orton are listed as featured superstars
WWE SmackDown Timings & Telecast Details
| Country | Time | Telecast |
| United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico | 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT (Friday) | USA Network |
| Canada | 08 PM ET (Friday) | Netflix |
| United Kingdom & Ireland | 01 AM (Saturday) | Netflix |
| India | 5:30 AM IST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Saudi Arabia | 03 AM AST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Australia | 10 AM AEST (Saturday) | Netflix |
| France | 02 AM CET (Saturday) | Netflix |
| Brazil | 09 PM BRT (Friday) | Netflix |
| Mexico | 06 PM CST (Friday) | Netflix |
When and where will this week’s WWE SmackDown take place?
The September 5 fallout episode of SmackDown is set to air from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Will CM Punk make an appearance tonight in Chicago?
Yes, CM Punk is advertised for this week’s SmackDown and has seemingly confirmed his appearance in a segment with GM Adam Pearce on Raw this week.
Is this John Cena’s final SmackDown appearance?
According to WrestleVotes, there’s a growing sense of anticipation within WWE, with some insiders “quietly expecting” that tonight could mark John Cena’s final appearance on SmackDown. With his farewell tour winding down, it’s becoming increasingly unlikely that one of the remaining dates will feature a SmackDown event.
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