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WWE Friday Night SmackDown Results and Recap: Drew McIntyre Sends A Warning To Cody Rhodes (September 19, 2025)

This article contains results and spoilers from WWE Friday Night SmackDown for September 19, 2025. You have been warned! It's the go home episode of Friday Night SmackDown before ESPN's first WWE premium live event, Wrestlepalooza, and the show starts with a wild segment involving Corey Graves and Brock Lesnar.

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Drew McIntyre Pummels Cody Rhodes After Tense Pre-Wrestlepalooza Confrontation on SmackDown

Wrestlepalooza is shaping up to be a must-watch event. On the go-home edition of SmackDown from Ohio, two of the night’s biggest matches delivered intense moments.

Wrestling News / ESPN / September 20

WWE SmackDown takeaways: Contracts for Wrestlepalooza signed, Heyman and Lesnar meet again

SmackDown's go-home show sets up a perfect main event for Saturday's Wrestlepalooza in Indianapolis.

Wrestling News / ESPN / September 19

AJ Lee biography, WWE titles and career accolades

Check out notable facts on WWE superstar AJ Lee's life, legacy, and career titles.

Bron Breakker News / ESPN / September 19

Bron Breakker biography, WWE titles and career accolades

Check out notable facts on WWE superstar Bron Breakker's life, legacy, and career titles.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 19

WWE SmackDown Results : Lesnar Attacks Corey Graves, McIntyre Stands Tall

Brock Lesnar was apparently in no mood to talk Friday night in Toledo, Ohio. The Beast was scheduled for a sit-down interview with Michael Cole on SmackDown, but that did not happen.

Stephanie Vaquer News / ESPN / September 19

Stephanie Vaquer biography, WWE titles and career accolades

Check out notable facts on WWE superstar Stephanie Vaquer's life, legacy, and career titles.

Jimmy Uso News / The Sportster / September 19

Jimmy Uso Aims for Singles Championship by WrestleMania 2026

Naomi announced she's pregnant, vacated the Women's World Title, and vows to return stronger. Jimmy Uso aims for his first singles title by WrestleMania in April, around the baby's due date.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

AEW All Out 2025 Predictions: Winners and Why

All Elite Wrestling’s biggest pay-per-view of the year, AEW All Out 2025, has consistently been one of the best and most compelling yearly showcases the company has put on during its first five years of existence.

John Cena News / ESPN / September 19

John Cena biography, WWE titles and career accolades

Check out notable facts on WWE superstar John Cena's legendary life and career titles.

Wrestling News / ESPN / September 19

Brock Lesnar biography, WWE titles and career accolades

Check out notable facts on WWE superstar Brock Lesnar's legendary life and career titles.

Joe Hendry News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

TNA’s Joe Hendry Reportedly Bound to WWE, Starting 2026

That’s probably been the worst-kept secret of the year: Joe Hendry is closer than ever to going to WWE when his TNA contract ends at the end of the year.

Wrestling News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

BIG-TIME Title Match Set for 9/26 WWE SmackDown

On this week’s WWE SmackDown, Nia Jax would address her actions leading to a no-contest between Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill in their WWE Women’s Championship bout.

Paul Heyman News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Developing: Brock Lesnar to Paul Heyman: 'We Should Talk' — SmackDown Results

After opening SmackDown with chaos — manhandling Michael Cole and destroying Corey Graves with two F-5s — an even more surprising interaction occurred.

Corey Graves News / Last Word On Sports / September 19

Corey Graves Gets Physical on WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown, the night before Wrestlepalooza, the WWE Universe saw something they thought they would never see again. During a segment between Brock Lesnar and Michael Cole, where “The Beast” was threatening to brutalize the legendary voice of the WWE, his long-time friend and commentary partner Corey Graves would come to help.

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Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 19

Toni Storm Claims Tony Khan Was 'Horrified And Disgusted' By Ideas She Pitched

Toni Storm's work in All Elite Wrestling has easily been some of the best in her career. Storm has been able to capture the AEW Women's World Championship a record-setting four times while also having some of the promotion's best matches alongside names like Mariah May, Mercedes Mone, and more.

Wrestling News / The Sportster / September 19

Hulk Hogan's Forgotten Last Match

No name has ever meant more to professional wrestling than Hulk Hogan. In the 1980s, he ruled WWE, main eventing WrestleMania every year as Vince McMahon's promotion became a massively popular form of entertainment.

Wrestling News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Watch: Ric Flair in ‘Beast Mode’ at Restaurant — Charlotte Reacts

“The Nature Boy” is still surprising fans and getting attention. In a video posted to his Instagram, the 16-time world champion is seen activating his “beast mode” by performing a 4-minute plank.

Wrestling News / WWE on ClutchPoints / September 19

WWE’s Seth Rollins drops hint about potential retirement plans

While you could argue he is doing the best work of his career, WWE Superstar Seth Rollins may retire sooner than one would expect. Speaking on Shannon Sharpe and Chad Johnson, Rollins got real about the possibility of retiring from WWE.

Wrestling News / FirstSportz / September 19

Adam Copeland Reacts to John Cena’s Emotional Tribute on His Final SmackDown Appearance

Fans of WWE’s Ruthless Aggression Era will always remember the legendary rivalry between John Cena and Adam Copeland. The erstwhile Edge was the ultimate villain to Cena’s heroic character, and their clashes defined an era.

Entertainment News / TV Insider / September 19

AEW Women’s Champion ‘Timeless’ Toni Storm on Going ‘All Out’ & Pushing Limits

If there ever was a performer today who was worthy of an Emmy in pro wrestling, it would be “Timeless” Toni Storm. The All Elite Wrestling Women’s Champion is a throwback to a golden age of Hollywood glam when Bette Davis, Ingrid Bergman, and Marilyn Monroe reigned.

Wrestling News / Wrestling on SI / September 19

WWE SmackDown Preview (9/19/25): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

It’s the go-home edition of WWE SmackDown at the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio, ahead of Wrestlepalooza on Saturday. The PLE will be the first to broadcast on ESPN’s new direct-to-consumer service, with the card set to feature John Cena vs.

Triple H News / FirstSportz / September 19

Cody Rhodes Names Potential Successors to Replace Triple H as the Creative Lead of WWE

Ahead of this weekend’s Wrestlepalooza PLE, Cody Rhodes stopped by ESPN Unsportsmanlike. Apart from bracing himself up for a daunting clash against Drew McIntyre, he also lent his thoughts on the potential candidates to replace Triple H as the head of creative in WWE.

Kiera Hogan News / Total Apex Sports / September 18

Kiera Hogan Quietly Exits AEW After 4 Forgettable Years

Looks like another wrestler has vanished from AEW’s roster page faster than a hot dog at a baseball game. This time it’s Kiera Hogan, and honestly? Most fans probably didn’t even notice she was gone until someone pointed it out on Twitter.

Wrestling News / Yardbarker / September 18