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WWE SmackDown Results: Cody Rhodes Returns, Brock Lesnar Rips, and Drew McIntyre Plots

Another Friday night, another episode of SmackDown in the books, and boy, was it a mixed bag. It felt like a show stuck in second gear, occasionally revving the engine just to remind us it can, but never truly letting loose on the open road.

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Kofi Kingston Believes It's Long Overdue For Xavier Woods To Hold Singles Gold

The New Day is one of the most successful and highly decorated tag teams in WWE history, capturing tag team gold a total of 13 times. Kofi Kingston and Big E have separately held multiple singles titles, including the WWE Championship, Intercontinental Championship, and more.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

The Best WWE TV Matches of John Cena

John Cena has spent 23 years dominating WWE, capturing his 17th WWE title this year to solidify his legacy. Cena has been part of multiple historic matches throughout his career, many of which took place on live television.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 13

Liv Morgan Reacts as Dominik Mysterio Becomes AAA Mega Champion

Liv Morgan congratulated Dominik Mysterio after he became the AAA Mega Champion at Worlds Collide on Friday night (September 12). The WWE Intercontinental Champion defeated Vikingo in the main event thanks to interference from El Grande Americano.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 13

Brock Lesnar and Cody Rhodes Make Their SmackDown Returns Ahead of Wrestlepalooza PLE on ESPN

Last week’s SmackDown in Chicago was a historic episode for several reasons. Most notably, AJ Lee made her long-awaited WWE return after 10 years, reuniting with her husband CM Punk to take out Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Dominik Mysterio Wins AAA Mega Championship, The Judgment Day and El Grande Americano Interfere: WWE Worlds Collide II Full Results

Dominik Mysterio made history at Worlds Collide II by defeating Vikingo to become the AAA Mega Champion. After interference from The Judgement Day, Dragon Lee, El Grande Americano, and WWE Hall of Famer Rey Mysterio, Dominik scored the pin to become champion.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 13

Preview: WWE Raw (9/15/25) Star-Studded Show In Springfield

WWE will put the spring in Springfield with a star-studded edition of WWE Raw from the Massachusetts city. John Cena, Seth Rollins, CM Punk, The Usos, Becky Lynch, and AJ Lee will all be on the WWE Wrestlepalooza WWE Raw go-home show.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Sami Zayn Retains United States Championship on 9/12 WWE SmackDown In A Show-Stealer

Two weeks ago, Sami Zayn fought Solo Sikoa for the United States Championship in Paris, France. It was a tough battle, but Zayn ended up as the victor, shocking Sikoa and the fans.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 12

Cody Rhodes Returns to WWE SmackDown; Wrestlepalooza Match Set

Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton battered one another in the main event of this week’s September 12, 2025, edition of WWE SmackDown. We saw RKOs, Claymores, and even a Punt Kick attempt.

Kyle Fletcher News / Wrestling on SI / September 12

Kyle Fletcher Has A Plan For WWE-AEW PPV Counter Programming Battle

AEW and WWE main roster PPV and PLE's will collide for the first time on September 20. On that day AEW will present it's annual All Out PPV event. In a counter programming move, WWE will run their first-ever Wrestlepalooza PLE on ESPN.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 12

Conflicting Reports Surface On The Rock And Steve Austin Wrestling At WrestleMania 43

After a press release mistakenly went out earlier in the week confirming that WrestleMania 43 would be held in Saudi Arabia, WWE and Saudi officials announced the news during a press conference without media on Friday afternoon in Las Vegas.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 12

WWE icon Jerry Lawler on the mend after stroke scare

Recently, legendary professional wrestler and WWE Hall of Famer Jerry Lawler had to skip a public appearance due to a stroke, but he is on the mend. TMZ Sports reports Lawler is “already on the road to recovery” following the scare.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 12

Tony Khan Reportedly Planning Chris Jericho’s Grand Return to AEW Programming

Chris Jericho has been a cornerstone of AEW since its launch nearly six years ago. After parting ways with WWE over creative frustrations following his WrestleMania 33 snub, Jericho made a splash in NJPW with a feud against Kenny Omega.

Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / September 12

TNA iMPACT 9/11 Recap: Major ‘Victory Road’ 2025 Implications

Thursday’s episode of TNA “iMPACT” was initially set to feature a grudge match between Joe Hendry and Eric Young, but Young had other plans. A hoss fight involving Moose of The System and AJ Francis of Fir$t Cla$$ did take place as planned.

Jerry Lawler News / Total Apex Sports / September 11

Jerry 'The King' Lawler Suffers Another Scary Stroke: Wrestling Legend Faces Health Battles Again

Well, here we go again. Jerry “The King” Lawler, the 75-year-old wrestling icon who’s taken more bumps outside the ring than in it lately, has suffered

Chris Benoit News / Athlon Sports / September 11

Former WWE Star Speaks on Losing Pieces of His Legacy Tied to Chris Benoit

After the details of Chris Benoit's double-murder suicide became known, Vince McMahon and the WWE swiftly removed all mention of Benoit from WWE television and video archives.