WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia! Tonight, Brock Lesnar returns to SmackDown after attacking John Cena on last week’s show. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: September 12, 2025
Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre
WWE’s official preview:
In an epic grudge match, Randy Orton will take on Drew McIntyre.
These two have been at it since the summer as Orton has continued to surprise attack The Scottish Warrior.
Just last week, Orton almost punted McIntyre, further cementing their bad blood.
Orton and McIntyre are no stranger to each other, having battled 12 times previously in singles action. Neither has a winning edge, as they each have four wins against each other with two No Contests.
Which Superstar will go one-up against his rival?
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship
WWE’s official preview:
WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill will engage in an epic SummerSlam rematch for the ages.
Cargill was named the No. 1 Contender and will get her chance to take on The Center of the Universe after coming up short at SummerSlam.
Stratton has been WWE Women’s Champion since the start of the year and has yet to lose a match in 2025. The only person to have come close is Cargill as their first one-on-one match ended in a No Contest.
Can Cargill end the reign of Stratton?
Brock Lesnar returns to SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
Brock Lesnar made an epic return last week on SmackDown, taking out John Cena once again.
With their match set for Wrestlepalooza, what will The Beast have to say live on SmackDown?
