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WWE SmackDown - November 21, 2025 - Preview, Full Card

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Steven Harrison | Last updated Nov 21, 2025 1:01 PM ET

One week away from Survivor Series: WarGames, WWE SmackDown heads to the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado.

With it being Survivor Series season, the brand split is essentially paused. Coming off the heels of a landmark Raw in Madison Square Garden, WWE could slow things down, or they could turn up the heat. Let's hope they turn it up.

Beyond WarGames, tonight will also see the final first-round matches in John Cena's Last Time is Now Tournament. Carmelo Hayes, "Big" Bronson Reed, Penta, and Finn Balor all look to advance for the chance to be the GOAT's final opponent. You can find an updated tournament bracket here.

Fans in Denver will get a double dose of the blue brand, as WWE will also film next week's episode of SmackDown, allowing for the talent and crew to enjoy Thanksgiving with their family and friends.

WWE SmackDown – November 21, 2025 – Full Preview

After the explosive returns of Roman Reigns and Brock Lesnar on Raw, what will WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and WWE Hall of Famer Paul Heyman have to say about the completion of the WarGames teams?
Carmelo Hayes vs. Bronson Reed — First round match in the Last Time is Now Tournament
Penta vs. Finn Balor — First round match in the Last Time is Now Tournament
Ilja Dragonuv continues the Men’s United States Championship Open Challenge
Chelsea Green holds "grand inauguration" to mark her second reign as Women's United States Champion
#DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) vs. Fraxiom (Axiom and Nathan Frazier)

Other Storylines to Look For:

Will AJ Lee officially join Rhea Ripley's WarGames team?
WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill defeated B-Fab last week. Will she run through Michin next?
Will the next match between Aleister Black and Damien Priest finally be announced?
Ahead of their Traditional Survivor Series 5-on-5 Elimination Match for next week's SmackDown, expect physicality between Team Sami Zayn and Solo Sikoa and the MFTs.
Where are the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Wyatt Sicks?