WWE SmackDown Results – June 27, 2025

Written by John Canton • Published Jun 27, 2025 17:36 EDT
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This week’s WWE SmackDown featured John Cena and CM Punk exchanging words in the main event, plus a big Tiffany Stratton-Nia Jax match.

It was SmackDown at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The SmackDown commentary team was Michael Cole and Wade Barrett, so Cole was filling in for Joe Tessitore for this episode. There was an Arabic commentary team at ringside too. Mark Nash was the ring announcer.

The entrances of Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton took place. After Orton complimented Cody for a great match beating Jey Uso on Raw, there were technical difficulties for the next 30 minutes.

After 30 minutes, at around 1:42 p.m. ET, the show returned. Michael Cole apologized for the 30-minute delay and also apologized for having to show Wade’s face. Wade said that they never had these problems with Joe Tessitore on commentary.

Match #1: JC Mateo (w/Solo Sikoa) defeated Jimmy Uso by pinfall. Jimmy hit a running hip attack and a superkick that knocked Mateo out of the ring. Jimmy hit a suicide dive onto Mateo on the floor. Solo grabbed Jimmy’s foot while the referee was looking at Mateo. Jimmy went up top, Mateo moved out of the way, and Mateo hit the Tour of the Islands slam for the pinfall win.

After the match, Solo Sikoa wanted his brother Jimmy Uso to come back to him. Solo wanted a hug. Jimmy slapped Solo in the face, so Mateo knocked Jimmy down with an attack from behind. Solo set up for the Samoan Spike, but here comes cousin Jacob Fatu with the US Title. Fatu hit a pop-up Samoan Drop on Mateo. Fatu had a staredown with Solo, who bailed to the floor. Fatu went up top and hit a moonsault on Mateo. Solo tried to attack, Jimmy shoved Fatu out of the way, and Jimmy hit a superkick on Solo to knock him out of the ring. Fatu held up his title in the ring.

The #DIY boys, Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa, were all talking to other WWE tag teams (Fraxiom, Los Garza, and Motor City Machine Guns) about how they are the leaders of the tag team division. Ciampa claimed that if the Wyatt Sicks win, then none of them have a shot to win the titles. SmackDown GM Nick Aldis walked in and Gargano complained about Aldis giving the Wyatt Sicks a title shot. Aldis called Andrade over and told Andrade to find a tag team partner for a match against #DIY tonight. The #DIY guys weren’t happy about it.

Giulia was featured in a video package, speaking in Japanese, while the English translations were displayed on screen. Giulia had a warning for Zelina Vega about how she was going to take the Women’s US Title from her. Zelina Vega did a promo in a video package about how if Giulia wants this, then Giulia has to pry it from her cold, dead body. Vega said that she will show Giulia while she is the Women’s US Champion.

Match #2: Women’s United States Championship – Giulia defeated Zelina Vega to win the Women’s US Title. Vega hit a Code Red for two because Giulia got her feet on the ropes for a two count. Good nearfall. Vega went up top, jumped off with a moonsault, Giulia moved, and Giulia hit a running knee. Giulia held the arm and hit another knee to the face. Giulia hit the Northern Lights Bomb on Vega for the pinfall win.

Giulia celebrated as the new Women’s US Champion while Zelina Vega looked sad about the loss.

The announcers were shown, and Michael Cole mentioned that SmackDown will return to its two-hour format next week. That episode is on July 4th, and it’s being taped after Raw this Monday since July 4th is the Independence Day holiday in the US.

Charlotte Flair was backstage with Alexa Bliss. Flair said she doesn’t need friends. Bliss said it wouldn’t hurt for them to be on the same page. Bliss said they could be allies of convenience and told Flair to consider it. Bliss left while Flair was left to think about it.

A clip was shown of Wade Barrett winning the 2015 King of the Ring tournament by beating Neville (aka AEW’s Pac) in the finals.

Wade Barrett was in the ring to host an interview segment for the Queen of the Ring finalists Jade Cargill and Asuka. Jade was asked why she is so confident that she’ll beat Asuka in the Queen of the Ring Finals. Jade said that she doesn’t get nervous about Asuka because she sees an opportunity for why she came to WWE. Jade said that at SummerSlam, she doesn’t plan on taking the title, she plans on taking the whole damn throne.

There were “Asuka” chants from the crowd. Asuka said that Jade is strong, but power is not everything. Asuka said that she has skills and experience. Asuka reminded Jade that she is Asuka and the fans changed. Asuka reminded us that no one is ready for Asuka.

Naomi interrupted with the Money in the Bank briefcase in her hand. Naomi said that they can fight over the crown, but Naomi has all the power, and she can do whatever she wants. Naomi said maybe she’ll cash in after Tiffany and Nia Jax destroy each other. The fans chanted “shut the (censored) up” at Naomi. Naomi said that she has the power to take everything away from Jade Cargill, like she has done in the past. Naomi said that it gives her pleasure to ruin the biggest night of Jade’s career. Naomi was on the apron, so Jade knocked Asuka down, and Asuka got back up to punch and kick Jade. Asuka kicked Jade in the head to end it.

The SmackDown GM, Nick Aldis, and Raw GM Adam Pearce were talking backstage in the office. Pearce said they need to decide something about the Women’s Tag Team Titles. Aleister Black went into the room, but R-Truth walked in, saying he wants to face John Cena tonight. Aldis said that Cena is there for CM Punk, not Truth. Truth said he’s there for Cena and told him not to worry about it. Aldis told Black they’ll talk about his stuff, but Black walked out of the room after Truth.

A clip was shown of Los Garza winning the AAA Tag Team Titles two weeks ago.

Match #3: Andrade & Rey Fenix defeated #DIY – Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano by pinfall. Fenix hit a spinning slam off the shoulders called the Black Fire Driver. Andrade hit The Message double underhook suplex for the pinfall. It was a great match that went about 15 minutes.

A clip of John Cena’s appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert was shown from earlier in the week. The “Let’s Go Cena-Cena Sucks” sign bit was funny. After Cena got the crowd to do it, he told them they are like WWE fans now.

A video package aired about the John Cena-CM Punk rivalry. This video aired on Raw this past Monday, and it included clips of Cena’s great promo from last week’s SmackDown.

R-Truth went into the ring saying he’s Ron Killings, the whole truth. Truth called out John Cena. Aleister Black was standing behind Truth, so when Truth turned around, Black hit Truth with a Black Mass kick. Black told Truth they are even now.

The Street Profits duo, consisting of Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, were interviewed by Byron Saxton. Ford discussed how it took them four years to regain the titles. Dawkins claimed that the Wyatt Sicks are the only threat they have, so they are going to take care of that threat. The Profits shook hands. B-Fab walked up to the Profits, saying if they need her, then she’s got their back.

Aleister Black walked backstage, where he saw Damian Priest, who wondered if Black felt tough. Black told Priest to tell Truth that he should stay away. Black told Priest that his debt to Truth is paid. Priest told Black that if he faced Truth one-on-one, then it might be a lot different. Black said he’s sure it will be and left. Carmelo Hayes walked in to tell Damian Priest to mind his own business before he ends up a casualty. Priest told Melo to walk away, and Melo said that the truth hurts.

Match #4: WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits – Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins defeated Wyatt Sicks – Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy by disqualification. Other tag teams were at ringside. Los Garza grabbed Lumis and pulled him out of the ring. The referee never saw that. Dawkins hit a Pounce on Lumis on the floor. #DIY grabbed Dawkins, so Dawkins fought them, and Los Garza attacked Dawkins, which led to the referee calling for the bell.

After the match, Erick Rowan went into the ring and cleaned house. Fraxiom and the Guns worked together to hit four superkicks on Rowan that knocked Rowan out of the ring. The Guns kicked Rowan to knock him down on the floor. Dallas caught Axiom in the ring and hit Sister Abigail. Ford kicked Dallas and Dawkins clotheslined Dawkins out of the ring. Dawkins hit a somersault dive onto a bunch of dudes on the floor. Ford jumped over the ring post onto the other guys on the floor. That always looks amazing. The Street Profits looked at the Wyatt Sicks on the floor.

Jacob Fatu was shown walking outside with the US Title when he saw his cousin Jimmy Fatu. Jimmy said he didn’t need Jacob’s help, and Jacob said he didn’t need Jimmy’s help last week. Jimmy said he respected Jacob stepping up to Solo. Jacob said that if you just get in when you fit in, then they’ll be alright. They came to an agreement of sorts, as Jacob said, “Yaddadamean,” to end it.

Match #5: WWE Women’s Championship Last Woman Standing Match – Tiffany Stratton defeated Nia Jax by pinfall. They had a very competitive match. Jax hit Stratton with the Annihilator Splash on a chair for a 9 count, but Stratton got up. Naomi ran down to the ring with the Women’s Money in the Bank briefcase. Naomi handed the referee the briefcase, Stratton kicked Naomi to stop the cash in attempt. Stratton hit Naomi with the briefcase, and then hit Jax with the briefcase. Stratton slammed Jax onto Naomi in the ring. Stratton went up top and hit the Prettiest Moonsault Ever onto Jax and Naomi at the same time. Jax was back up at a 9 count. Jax teased suplexing Stratton through two tables on the floor, but that was never going to happen. Stratton hit Jax with two forearms and the MITB briefcase to hit Jax off the apron and through two tables on the floor. The referee counted Jax down for 7…8…9…and 10. Tiffany Stratton is the Last Woman Standing. It went about 19 minutes.

What Happened In The WWE SmackDown Main Event?

John Cena made his entrance as the Undisputed WWE Champion wearing his usual merchandise that said “The Last Time Is Now” on it. The fans were singing “John Cena sucks” for his entrance while Cena had an angry look on his face. After the music stopped, Mark Nash did the special introduction for Cena as the Last Real Champion, and the fans booed Cena again. Cena told Riyadh to get used to it because this is what a winner looks like. Cena said he’s a winner and CM Punk is a loser. Cena said that Punk is out of tricks because Cena is a genius. Cena said that Night of Champions is a formality and CM Punk can do nothing about it.

John Cena’s “Basic Thuganomics” played. CM Punk made his entrance wearing a Chicago Cubs throwback jersey, jorts, a backwards hat, and the words “Drug Free” on his knuckles. I still remember the lyrics to the Basic Thuganomics song. Just saying.

CM Punk said that this is Basic Punkanomics. Punk said that Cena plagiarized his pipebomb, so he’s stealing Word Life. Punk did a rap saying that Cena cut his best promo while he moves in slow mo. Punk said that he’s like a Temu Maclemore with less rhythm. Punk said that Cena called him a player hater, but Cena has buried more talent than The Undertaker. Punk had a line about how WWE rehired Cena’s ex, referring to Nikki Bella, so that’s why Cena is retiring. Punk talked about Cena getting movie roles, but we see Batista act and realize that Cena ain’t that. Punk referenced Hulk Hogan and said that Cena was more problematic. Punk said that millions chant his name while they chant “You Can’t Wrestle” at Cena, so the fans chanted it at Cena. Punk said that in six months, Cena will be gone while Punk will be here. Punk said that Cena will be washing underwear for James Gunn and he said that Cena works for DC, but he’s straight to DVD. Punk mentioned “You Can’t See Me” and he called Cena a bum. Punk mentioned his Pipebomb promo was 14 years ago today. Punk said that Cena is a leach, a phony, a fraud and an ass kiss, 17-time World Champion, but he’s never been in Punk’s class. Punk said that tomorrow night “you’re going to lose to Kendrick, cuz bitch, you’re my Drake.” That led to Punk doing the “You Can’t See Me” hand gesture at Cena.

CM Punk celebrated with the fans while the “Cult of Personality” song played. Cena said nothing in response to Punk. Punk posed with the fans while they sang along with his song. Cena looked disgusted in the ring. That was the end of the show.

That’s all for this week. Thanks for reading.