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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: The Return of AJ Lee (September 5, 2025)

WARNING: This article contains results and spoilers from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for September 5, 2025. You have been warned!It's the final appearance of John Cena in Chicago, and he wrestles his final Friday Night SmackDown match against Sami Zayn for the United States Championship.

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John Cena Confirm Tonight’s WWE SmackDown Is His Last; Sami Zayn Opens Challenge

Chicago paid its respects to the greatest ever to lace them up, John Cena. The “Never Seen 17” recalled every significant milestone that he’s had in the Allstate Arena.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 5

1000 Days Down, Forever To Go: A Detailed Look At Athena's Historic ROH Title Reign

Fallen Goddess. Minion Overlord. American Joshi. Forever ROH Champion. Athena goes by many names but today, she gets to call herself a history maker once again.

Chris Jericho News / The Sportster / September 5

Chris Jericho Drops WWE Return Hint Amid AEW Contract Uncertainty

Chris Jericho has finally broken his silence over a possible return to WWE and suggested that he could swap teams. The 54-year-old's contract with AEW is believed to be up at the end of this year or the start of 2026.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 5

The real reason John Cena’s last WWE match won’t be in Boston

Surprisingly, the last match of John Cena’s WWE career won’t be in his home state of Massachusetts in Boston. The reason for this has been revealed. Sports

Karrion Kross News / Wrestling on SI / September 5

Karrion Kross Was Pulled From A Major WWE Match At The Last Minute

Karrion Kross was almost involved in a major WWE match before his return to television in March of this year. Kross (now going by his original alias of Killer Kross on the independent scene) was originally kept off TV following the culmination of a rivalry between his former faction the Final Testament and the Wyatt Sicks.

John Cena News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

John Cena Announces Dates for Final WWE Appearances in Boston and New York

The 17-time World Champion, John Cena, makes the dates official for his last stops in Boston and New York City this November. This will be the final appearance of the “Never Seen 17” in towns wherein he has many unforgettable moments and matches, helping shape his unmatched legacy.

Will Ospreay News / Wrestling on SI / September 5

Will Ospreay Reportedly Schedules Date For Surgery

Will Ospreay has been one of AEW's most consistent performers, working every pay-per-view since signing with the promotion back in late 2023. Last month, Ospreay spoke with The Takedown on SI and confirmed that he has been working injured.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 5

Hiroshi Tanahashi Set to Wrestle Yuji Nagata One Final Time

NJPW’s Ace and President Hiroshi Tanahashi will face one of Japan’s best pro-wrestlers ever, Yuji Nagata, for the last time. The match is set for September 7, at Nagata’s homecoming show called Blue Justice XVI at Togane City in Chiba.

Wrestling News / Men's Journal / September 5

AEW Brings Pay-Per-Views to HBO Max in New Streaming Deal

After a nearly six-year partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery, AEW is taking its streaming services to a brand new level. In an official press release from the wrestling company, they announced a partnership with HBO Max to exclusively stream pay-per-view events.

Brock Lesnar News / Wrestling on SI / September 5

New Information Revealed About Brock Lesnar's WWE Contract

The ending of SummerSlam would see John Cena drop the WWE Championship back to Cody Rhodes before the shocking return of Brock Lesnar took place. It was apparent that the two former rivals would face off during Cena's retirement tour.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 5

Wade Barrett Breaks Silence on Nikki Bella Taking Offense to His Controversial Stance During Clash in Paris Pre-Show

This past Sunday, Nikki Bella competed in her first title match at Clash in Paris in over 7 years. Despite pushing Becky Lynch to her limits with the women’s Intercontinental Championship up for grabs, ‘The Man’ stunned the former Divas Champion with a roll-up to retain her gold.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 5

WWE SmackDown gets bombshell Brock Lesnar boost

Following his surprise return at SummerSlam, it sounds like WWE star Brock Lesnar will confront John Cena in his last appearance on Friday Night SmackDown .

College Football News / SuperWest Sports / September 5

2025 Week 2 SuperWest Fearless Predictions: Lighthearted game predictions with humor and offbeat perspective

Wise is the fan who consults Nick’s No-Nonsense predictions before watching this weekend’s games. Throughout the 2025 college football season, I give you my just-for-fun picks for contests involving the best teams in the West across five conferences.

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Wrestling News / Fights Around The World / September 5

TNA iMPACT 9/4 Recap: Mike Santana Gets TNA World Title Shot At Bound For Glory 2025

TNA “iMPACT” was live from The Armory in Minneapolis on Thursday. The new TNA Knockouts World Champion, Ash by Elegance, appeared for a celebration of her title win.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 5

John Cena’s ‘final’ WWE SmackDown is coming soon

Take it in, folks. John Cena’s WWE farewell tour is nearing its end, and with less than 10 appearances left through the end of the year, his last Friday Night SmackDown may be sooner than expected.

Kurt Angle News / Athlon Sports / September 4

How Kurt Angle Won an Olympic Gold Medal with a Broken Neck

Kurt Angle won an Olympic Gold Medal in 1996. Throughout his WWE career, the Pennsylvania native would not let the audience forget that he won with "a broken freakin' neck." But how exactly was he able to do it?

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Greg McElroy Predicts College Football Upset on Saturday

Week 2 of the college football season is almost here, and the slate is loaded with games that could produce some early-season upsets. On Thursday, former star quarterback Greg McElroy, now host of "Always College Football with Greg McElroy," unveiled his picks for the weekend.

Wrestling News / Stadium Rant / September 4

Nikki Bella’s WWE Future Is Under A Question Mark

Fresh off her return at Clash in Paris, Nikki Bella finds herself at a crossroads, and not just in storyline. What seemed like a triumphant re-emergence has raised far more questions than answers about where her path might go next.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 3

AEW makes bold change amid WWE's counterprogramming

AEW has been dealing with WWE counterprogramming for months. It's a move right out of the Vince McMahon playbook, where WWE is looking to crush its opponent's ticket and pay-per-view sales. In truth, WWE's decision to counterprogram is an unspoken admission that AEW is now seen as a viable threat.

Former AEW world champion confirms recent knee surgery

WWE Hall of Famer ends fans' hopes of him facing John Cena

Hulk Hogan News / Larry Brown Sports / September 2

Hulk Hogan’s son sues Bubba the Love Sponge

Bubba the Love Sponge’s battles with Hulk Hogan aren’t over even after Hogan’s death. Hogan’s son Nick is suing Bubba, whose real name is Todd Clem, in order to block an upcoming documentary release.