WWE SmackDown airs Fridays at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network (US).
WWE has released video highlights from the October 16 episode of SmackDown. The footage captures key moments and in-ring action from the show.
WWE SmackDown took place on October 16.
The event featured several matches and segments that were captured in highlight videos.
· PWInsider
Baron Corbin interrupted Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown leading to an impromptu match. Randy Orton got involved causing a brawl that spilled outside the ring. Rhodes ultimately hit a Punt Kick on Corbin in front of Orton to close the show after using a Super Cutter.
First reported · updated · Fightful
Tonight's SmackDown from Sacramento kicks off the four-week build to Crown Jewel on November 7. Nikki Bella faces Paige with a victory earning her a future WWE Women's Championship match against Chelsea Green. This continues the storyline that began when the Bella Twins turned on Paige at SummerSlam over two months ago.
First reported · updated · Cageside Seats
WWE SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes finally unleash his signature Punt kick. Nikki Bella clashed with Paige while Trick Williams battled Johnny Gargano. The R-Truth versus Damian Priest match ended early after an injury occurred.
First reported · updated · POST Wrestling
WWE SmackDown saw Cody Rhodes finally unleash his signature Punt kick. Nikki Bella clashed with Paige while Trick Williams battled Johnny Gargano. The R-Truth versus Damian Priest match ended early after an injury occurred.
First reported · updated · POST Wrestling
Giulia responded to her loss against Blake Monroe on the October 2 episode of WWE SmackDown by vowing to bring increased brutality and fewer rules in their upcoming encounter. WWE SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis booked the rematch as a Street Fight set for the October 23 episode. Giulia delivered the message in a digital exclusive segment.
First reported · updated · Fightful
Rey Fenix defended his AAA Cruiserweight Championship against Judas Saints on WWE SmackDown. Fenix used a series of high-flying maneuvers including a headscissors takedown, corner uppercut, Adios Amigo and a top-rope crossbody before the match ended in disqualification when Saints attacked him post-match with another Rochambeau and continued stomping on him until referees intervened.
First reported · updated · Wrestling Inc
Michin and B-Fab will challenge Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship on next week's SmackDown from Ontario, California. The MFTs are also scheduled to face Bakusai in a non-title match.
First reported · updated · PWInsider
WWE has released video highlights from the October 16 episode of SmackDown. The footage captures key moments and in-ring action from the show.
· PWInsider
Tonight's SmackDown from Sacramento kicks off the four-week build to Crown Jewel on November 7. Nikki Bella faces Paige with a victory earning her a future WWE Women's Championship match against Chelsea Green. This continues the storyline that began when the Bella Twins turned on Paige at SummerSlam over two months ago.
First reported · updated · Cageside Seats
Nikki Bella confronted Chelsea Green on this week's WWE SmackDown after Green's discussion with Nick Aldis regarding Tiffany Stratton's Money in the Bank victory. Following their exchange, the pair agreed to face each other for a shot at the WWE Women's Championship in two weeks at the Charleston Coliseum in West Virginia. Bella later lost a rematch to Paige on the same show after having defeated her earlier this month.
First reported · updated · Wrestling Observer
Next week's WWE SmackDown will feature Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley challenging B-Fab and Michin for the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles. The show will also include a non-title match pitting WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga against Shinsuke Nakamura and his partner.
· Pro Wrestling Dot Net
Baron Corbin interrupted Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown leading to an impromptu match. Randy Orton got involved causing a brawl that spilled outside the ring. Rhodes ultimately hit a Punt Kick on Corbin in front of Orton to close the show after using a Super Cutter.
First reported · updated · Fightful
WWE Champion Sami Zayn arrived in Sacramento with Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae, gloating about his Money in the Bank success and urging Penta to target Roman Reigns instead. He announced plans to speak with Reigns on Monday before United States Champion Trick Williams interrupted, calling out their mutual dislike and promising to settle their issues after a recent disrespect.
First reported · updated · 411MANIA
The October 9 episode of WWE SmackDown drew an average of 1.352 million viewers, up from 1.25 million the previous week and marking the highest figure since August 7. The show, which served as the final episode before Money in the Bank, also improved in the key 18-49 demographic with a 0.32 rating that tied the second-highest mark of the past two months. Year-over-year numbers for October are up 22 percent in total viewership and 25 percent in the demo compared to 2024.
· Wrestling Inc
WWE SmackDown airs live from the Golden 1 Center in Sacramento following last weekend's Money in the Bank event in New Orleans. Cody Rhodes is scheduled for an in-ring segment with Randy Orton while Paige faces Nikki Bella in singles action. R-Truth is also set to wrestle his former tag team partner on the show.
· Wrestling Observer
