Yardbarker
x
Big 12 Announces WWE Partner Event Ahead of Cincinnati-Iowa State Game This Fall
Dec 7, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; A view of the WWE and Big 12 logo during the game between the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Big 12 Announces WWE Partner Event Ahead of Cincinnati-Iowa State Game This Fall

Originally posted on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI
By Russell Heltman  |  Last updated Jul 9, 2025 9:58 AM ET

  Get ready for WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Cincinnati!

The Big 12 and WWE announced Cincinnati is one of the markets hosting SmackDown on the eve of four conference football games throughout the 2025 season. Heritage Bank Center is hosting the event on Friday, Oct. 3 ahead of the Iowa State game the next day at Nippert Stadium.

Expect to see a few Bearcat faces at the event.

This article first appeared on Cincinnati Bearcats on SI and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads:

Customize Your Newsletter

Yardbarker +

Get the latest news and rumors, customized to your favorite sports and teams. Emailed daily. Always free!

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.