WWE This Week 26th June 2025
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Date & Location:
- Show: WWE SmackDown
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 (aired June 26 in international spoilers)
- Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Aired in the U.S.: 8 p.m. ET on USA Network, taped earlier
Match Card & Results:
| Match | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Cena vs. CM Punk (Undisputed WWE Championship) | Segment build – Cena confronted Punk in person ahead of their Night of Champions rematch | A fiery promo set the tone; full match awaited at the PPV on June 28. |
| Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax – Last Woman Standing | Tiffany retained | High-impact brawling; Jax fought hard but couldn’t put Stratton away |
| The Wyatt Sicks vs. Street Profits – Tag Team Championship | Wyatt Sicks retained | A dominant title defence, continuing their momentum before Night of Champions |
| Zelina Vega (c) vs. Giulia – Women’s U.S. Championship | Giulia won to become new champion | A gritty match that saw Giulia hit Arrivederci knees and a Northern Lights Bomb to win |
| DIY vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix – Tag Team match | Teased for later in show | DIY called them out; match hinted to continue next week |
| JC Mateo vs. Jimmy Uso | JC Mateo defeated Jimmy Uso via pinfall | Bloodline drama heating up; Solo Sikoa’s interference played a key role |
Match Reviews:
Cena–Punk Promo
Cena used his heel persona to challenge Punk’s legacy and psyche—setting high stakes for their battle at Night of Champions on June 28 in Riyadh
Women’s Title Match
Stratton overcame a ferocious, battered Jax in a brutal Last Woman Standing match—retaining her title and momentum
Women’s U.S. Title
Giulia’s victory over Zelina Vega was an upset: after withstanding Vega’s meteora and moonsault early, Giulia rallied to claim the championship.
Tag Title & Bloodline Tension
Wyatt Sicks stood tall over the Street Profits to remain champions, while the Bloodline narrative thickened with JC Mateo’s win over Jimmy Uso—Solo Sikoa’s scheming adds fuel
Upcoming: Night of Champions – June 28, Riyadh:
- Main Event: Cena (c) vs. CM Punk for the Undisputed WWE Championship
- Also scheduled: King & Queen of the Ring finals (Cody vs. Randy Orton; Jade Cargill vs. Asuka), plus more title matches
Conclusion:
SmackDown served as a high-stakes “go-home” show for Night of Champions, delivering both visceral in-ring action and explosive promos. Giulia’s title win and Cena’s menacing face-off with Punk were highlights. The Bloodline saga continues to simmer, with Jimmy Uso’s vulnerability and Solo Sikoa’s manipulations setting up fresh fireworks.
