Overview

• Randy Orton teams with Cody Rhodes against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in tonight’s SmackDown main event, following last week’s confrontation where Orton backed up Rhodes.
• WWE has confirmed Rhodes vs. Seth Rollins for a championship bout at Crown Jewel on Oct. 11 in Australia.
• United States Champion Sami Zayn will hold another open challenge on SmackDown, marking his fifth straight title defense.
• WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, unbeaten in 2025, is slated to address Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer ahead of their Crown Jewel clash.
• The Street Profits are back as number one contenders for the tag titles, with GM Nick Aldis to set the stipulation for their future match against the Wyatt Sicks.