WWE SmackDown airs tonight, November 28, 2025, from the Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado, in a taped edition of the blue brand. With Survivor Series just one night away, WWE is getting a jump on the action by airing the traditional Survivor Series 5-on-5 elimination match on SmackDown instead of the Premium Live Event. Add in tournament drama, title tension, and a few Black Friday surprises, and this go-home episode is set to deliver.
The show begins at 8:00 PM ET on the USA Network, with international viewers able to stream the show via Netflix. Ringside News will provide full, match-by-match live updates and key moments as the night unfolds. Refresh this page often and sound off in the comments below!
WWE SmackDown Results (11/28/25): Live Match Updates and Highlights
SmackDown began with a video recap of last weeks womens WarGames storyline and the follow-up from Raw. Joe Tessitore and Corey Graves welcomed viewers as backstage shots showed Asuka, Charlotte Flair, and Team MFT.
Backstage, Cathy Kelley caught up with LA Knight. He was frustrated to hear hed be facing another mystery opponent but kept it cool, saying he knew she was just the messengerand even gave a shoutout to her mom in the crowd.
Jey Uso vs. Rusev
Jey Uso then made his entrance through the audience. Ring announcer Mark Nash introduced Jey Uso as he made his way to ringside, slapping hands with the commentary team along the way. Inside the ring, Jey hyped up the crowd. Corey Graves noted that while it looks fun on TV, experiencing Jeys entrance live is something else.
Rusev then made his entrance from the stage. As he walked out, he looked into the camera and said he was coming for John Cena. Michael Cole noted that the winner of this match would face the winner of LA Knight vs. the mystery opponent in a semifinal match on Raw. Rusev took control early as the match headed into a commercial break.
Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE SmackDown on November 28, 2025
- Traditional Survivor Series Elimination Match:
Sami Zayn, Rey Fenix, Shinsuke Nakamura, Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin vs. Solo Sikoa, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa, Talla Tonga & JC Mateo - Last Time Is Now Tournament Matches:
- LA Knight vs. Mystery Opponent (originally Sheamus spot)
- Jey Uso vs. Rusev
- Singles Match: Jade Cargill vs. B-Fab
- Segment: Sami Zayn speaks live in Albany
- Womens War Games Advantage Match
- Chelsea Greens U.S. Championship Celebration
