The final episode of WWE SmackDown before Survivor Series: WarGames delivered a night of intense action, high-stakes matches, and chaotic confrontations.
With the WarGames matches looming, tensions reached a boiling point as rivalries escalated and competitors sought to gain the upper hand heading into the premium live event.
From a brutal main event between Jacob Fatu and Jey Uso to a chaotic brawl between the women’s WarGames teams, here’s everything that went down on this action-packed episode.
The show kicked off with an explosive brawl between the combatants of the Women’s WarGames Match. Rhea Ripley, Bianca Belair, Naomi, IYO SKY, and Bayley clashed with Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Raquel Rodriguez, Tiffany Stratton, and Candice LeRae in a chaotic melee that spilled across the arena.
The first match of the night saw Shinsuke Nakamura return to in-ring action for the first time since April, taking on Andrade El Idolo. Nakamura debuted a new entrance and gear, signaling a fresh chapter for The King of Strong Style.
The match showcased Nakamura’s striking prowess as he dominated Andrade, who tried to use his speed to counter. After exposing the turnbuckle, Nakamura sent Andrade crashing into it before finishing him off with a devastating Kinshasa for the win.
However, the action didn’t stop there. United States Champion LA Knight stormed the ring after the match, seeking revenge for Nakamura’s recent attacks. Nakamura, ever the opportunist, blinded Knight with his sinister mist, leaving The Megastar reeling just one night before their United States Title Match at Survivor Series: WarGames.
In a marquee matchup, Cody Rhodes faced off against Carmelo Hayes in a battle of skill and determination. Hayes pushed The American Nightmare to his limits, but Rhodes ultimately prevailed, delivering a Cross Rhodes to secure the victory.
The win gives Rhodes momentum as he prepares for his Undisputed WWE Championship Match against Kevin Owens at Saturday Night’s Main Event on December 14.
The Women’s United States Championship Tournament continued with a Triple Threat Match featuring Michin, Piper Niven, and Lash Legend. The match was a hard-hitting affair, with Niven using her power to dominate early on. However, Legend showcased her own strength, lifting Niven for a body slam in an impressive display.
Chaos ensued when Chelsea Green, who was at ringside, interfered to help Niven by hitting a superkick on Michin. This prompted B-Fab to rush down and attack Green, taking her out of the equation.
In the final moments, Legend executed the Lash Extension on Niven, but Michin capitalized by flying in from the top rope to hit a senton on Legend, breaking up the pin and securing the three-count on Niven. With this victory, Michin advanced to the next round of the tournament, where she will face the winner of the upcoming Triple Threat Match between Tiffany Stratton, Naomi, and Elektra Lopez.
The main event of the night featured Jacob Fatu taking on Jey Uso to determine which team would gain the advantage in the men’s WarGames Match at Survivor Series. To ensure fairness, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis banned all other competitors from ringside.
The match was a physical battle from the start, with Fatu showcasing his power by easily overpowering Jey. Despite a valiant effort and a brief comeback from Jey, Fatu proved too dominant.
After delivering a crushing Samoan Drop onto the announce desk, Fatu followed up with a devastating Implant DDT/Springboard Moonsault combination to secure the victory. With this win, Fatu earned the WarGames Advantage for Solo Sikoa’s team, giving them a critical edge heading into the brutal match at Survivor Series: WarGames.
| Shinsuke Nakamura def. Andrade |
| Cody Rhodes def. Carmelo Hayes |
| Michin def. Lash Legend and Piper Niven in a Triple Threat Match |
| Jacob Fatu def. Jey Uso |