WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio! We’re just one day away from WWE’s first PLE on ESPN, Wrestlepalooza. Tonight, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre make their Wrestlepalooza match official in a contract signing. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: September 19, 2025
Sami Zayn (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes for the WWE United States Championship
WWE’s official preview:
For the third week in a row, Sami Zayn will hold a United States Championship Open Challenge on SmackDown.
Not one to wait, Carmelo Hayes has already declared that he will be accepting the title opportunity.
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
WWE’s official preview:
After defeating Izzi Dame and Tatum Paxley to retain the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship on NXT, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss will put their title on the line against Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre.
Several weeks ago, Green and The Secret Hervice launched a sneak attack on Flair and Bliss prior to their title showdown and injured The Queen. The ambush resulted in Bliss defeating Green one-on-one, but The Queen is back and looking for retribution.
Brock Lesnar gives exclusive interview ahead of Wrestlepalooza
WWE’s official preview:
Brock Lesnar returns to SmackDown and gives an exclusive interview ahead of his blockbuster match with John Cena at Wrestlepalooza.
Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre – WWE Championship match contract signing
WWE’s official preview:
After Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes returned to attack Drew McIntyre last week, The American Nightmare and The Scottish Psychopath will sign the contract for Wrestlepalooza.
