WWE SmackDown Results: A Night of Thrills and Upsets on November 14th, 2025
The stage was set for another electrifying episode of WWE SmackDown, with the highly anticipated John Cena's "Last Time is Now" Tournament taking center stage. The tournament, which brings together Raw Superstars on SmackDown, proved to be a thrilling ride, filled with surprise upsets and heart-pumping matches.
In the first-round action, Jey Uso emerged victorious over The Miz in an intense match that saw both competitors put their bodies on the line. Despite being interrupted by the Miz during his entrance, Jey Uso delivered a brilliant performance, selling a DDT from the Miz and ultimately securing the win with a spear and splash.
Meanwhile, Ilja Dragunov successfully defended his United States Title against Axiom in an exciting match that showcased both competitors' skills. Despite not receiving an entrance, Axiom made a strong impression early on, hitting a sickening Tornado DDT on Dragunov. However, the Russian powerhouse came back with the Torpedo Moscow and won with an H-Bomb.
In another high-flying match, Zack Ryder made his highly anticipated WWE return in a surprising upset loss to LA Knight. Despite being tearful during his entrance, Ryder failed to capitalize on the momentum, ultimately falling victim to the BFT.
However, it was not all doom and gloom for the returning Ryder, as he showed that even when he's down, he can still get back up and pop for the crowd. In a heartwarming moment, Corey Graves mocked Ryder as "a guy who plays with toys in his free time," but fans quickly turned on him, chanting "woo, woo, woo!"
On the women's side, Jade Cargill solidified her position as the new WWE Women's Champion by defeating B-Fab in a squash match. After battling back from an early onslaught, Cargill delivered a devastating Jaded for the win.
In a shocking turn of events, Cody Rhodes emerged victorious over Bronson Reed in a match that saw the two competitors face off just days before WarGames. Despite being called "insane" by Corey Graves for facing Reed so soon after, Cody proved that he's willing to put it all on the line for his fellow Vision-mate.
As the night drew to a close, Sami Zayn took down Solo Sikoa in an intense match, using his newfound medical clearance to deliver a series of hard-hitting moves. With the MFTs surrounding the ring, Zayn and his allies emerged victorious, setting up what promises to be a thrilling Survivor Series match.
In other news, Charlotte Flair refused to participate in WWE WarGames 2025, citing "too much bad blood" with Rhea Ripley. The rivalry between these two superstars continues to heat up, with fans chanting "count me out" in solidarity with Flair.
As the ratings continue to climb, it's clear that SmackDown remains one of the most popular shows on WWE television. With its mix of high-stakes matches and shocking moments, this episode will go down as one of the best of the year.
Match Grading:
* Jey Uso vs The Miz: C+
* Ilja Dragunov vs Axiom: B+
* Zack Ryder vs LA Knight: B
* Jade Cargill vs B-Fab: B-
* Cody Rhodes vs Bronson Reed: C
The Bottom Line: WWE SmackDown remains a force to be reckoned with, delivering an electrifying episode that saw surprises and upsets galore. With the stakes higher than ever, fans can't wait to see what's next for these talented competitors.
The stage was set for another electrifying episode of WWE SmackDown, with the highly anticipated John Cena's "Last Time is Now" Tournament taking center stage. The tournament, which brings together Raw Superstars on SmackDown, proved to be a thrilling ride, filled with surprise upsets and heart-pumping matches.
In the first-round action, Jey Uso emerged victorious over The Miz in an intense match that saw both competitors put their bodies on the line. Despite being interrupted by the Miz during his entrance, Jey Uso delivered a brilliant performance, selling a DDT from the Miz and ultimately securing the win with a spear and splash.
Meanwhile, Ilja Dragunov successfully defended his United States Title against Axiom in an exciting match that showcased both competitors' skills. Despite not receiving an entrance, Axiom made a strong impression early on, hitting a sickening Tornado DDT on Dragunov. However, the Russian powerhouse came back with the Torpedo Moscow and won with an H-Bomb.
In another high-flying match, Zack Ryder made his highly anticipated WWE return in a surprising upset loss to LA Knight. Despite being tearful during his entrance, Ryder failed to capitalize on the momentum, ultimately falling victim to the BFT.
However, it was not all doom and gloom for the returning Ryder, as he showed that even when he's down, he can still get back up and pop for the crowd. In a heartwarming moment, Corey Graves mocked Ryder as "a guy who plays with toys in his free time," but fans quickly turned on him, chanting "woo, woo, woo!"
On the women's side, Jade Cargill solidified her position as the new WWE Women's Champion by defeating B-Fab in a squash match. After battling back from an early onslaught, Cargill delivered a devastating Jaded for the win.
In a shocking turn of events, Cody Rhodes emerged victorious over Bronson Reed in a match that saw the two competitors face off just days before WarGames. Despite being called "insane" by Corey Graves for facing Reed so soon after, Cody proved that he's willing to put it all on the line for his fellow Vision-mate.
As the night drew to a close, Sami Zayn took down Solo Sikoa in an intense match, using his newfound medical clearance to deliver a series of hard-hitting moves. With the MFTs surrounding the ring, Zayn and his allies emerged victorious, setting up what promises to be a thrilling Survivor Series match.
In other news, Charlotte Flair refused to participate in WWE WarGames 2025, citing "too much bad blood" with Rhea Ripley. The rivalry between these two superstars continues to heat up, with fans chanting "count me out" in solidarity with Flair.
As the ratings continue to climb, it's clear that SmackDown remains one of the most popular shows on WWE television. With its mix of high-stakes matches and shocking moments, this episode will go down as one of the best of the year.
Match Grading:
* Jey Uso vs The Miz: C+
* Ilja Dragunov vs Axiom: B+
* Zack Ryder vs LA Knight: B
* Jade Cargill vs B-Fab: B-
* Cody Rhodes vs Bronson Reed: C
The Bottom Line: WWE SmackDown remains a force to be reckoned with, delivering an electrifying episode that saw surprises and upsets galore. With the stakes higher than ever, fans can't wait to see what's next for these talented competitors.
this smackdown was lit 
I loved how john cena brought some hype to the show but at the same time the Miz got totally wrecked by jey uso 
it was like a masterclass in wrestling, you feel me? 
and that Axiom match? 
dude came outta nowhere and almost took down dragunov with that tornado ddt 
the way zack ryder handled his loss. I mean, it was a total upset but he still managed to get that crowd on their feet 
even when corey graves went low, fans just showed love for the guy and called him out for being salty 
and survivor series 
and that sami zayn vs solo sikoa match? 
maybe we'll get some more surprises like jey uso or cody rhodes 
and with charlotte flair refusing wargames, it just gets me hyped for survivor series even more 
what's up with charlotte flair skipping war games tho? did she just not wanna deal w/ rhea anymore?? 
john cena's tournament was lit 
was insane la knight totally outplayed zack ryder tho sad to see him lose 
corey graves tho lol what a tool 
and jade cargill is on fire 
anyway, i'm loving ilja dragunov's performances he's like the anti-rey mysterio you know, all intense and rugged 
i love how fans are still salty about him making fun of zack ryder
but seriously, zack ryder's return might have been a bit underwhelming considering the hype but hey at least he showed that even when down, he can still get back up and give it to the crowd 
what a queen 
. With a well-placed tweet or Instagram post, they managed to generate an almost electric atmosphere around the tournament. The crowd was fully invested in the outcomes, and even the commentators were caught up in the excitement.
. And can we talk about how awesome it is that Corey Graves got roasted for dissing LA Knight?