Friday Night SmackDown Preview – September 19, 2025

By Drake’s Nexus

It’s Friday night, and you know what that means—WWE SmackDown is live tonight from Toledo, Ohio! The blue brand is loaded with championship matches, a monster interview, and the continued march toward Wrestlepalooza. Let’s break down everything you can expect tonight on SmackDown.

🇺🇸 United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes

The always-resilient Sami Zayn puts his U.S. Title on the line against Carmelo Hayes. Hayes has been on a hot streak lately, and he’s promised that “Melo don’t miss.” But will he be able to dethrone the veteran Sami, who’s made a career out of pulling off miracle wins?

👉 Vote here: Who do you think wins the U.S. Title tonight—Sami Zayn or Carmelo Hayes?

👑 Women’s Tag Team Championship: Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre

The team of Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair has been unstoppable since capturing the gold, but tonight they face the wild-card duo of Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre. Can Chelsea’s chaos and Alba’s intensity overcome the polished dominance of the champs?

👉 Poll: Will Alexa & Charlotte retain, or will we see NEW Women’s Tag Team Champions?

🐂 Brock Lesnar Exclusive Interview

The Beast Incarnate is back in the spotlight tonight with an exclusive sit-down interview. Whenever Brock Lesnar has a mic (or a chair to throw), chaos usually follows. Will he call out his next opponent? Or maybe even tease something big for Wrestlepalooza? Either way, when Brock speaks, the WWE Universe listens.

👉 Poll: What do you think Brock will announce—challenge, retirement tease, or chaos?

🐍 Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre – The Road to Wrestlepalooza

The tension between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre keeps heating up. With their championship showdown set for Wrestlepalooza, expect sparks to fly if these two cross paths tonight. Cody has promised to “finish his story,” but Drew is determined to write a brutal new chapter.

👉 Poll: Who are you rooting for at Wrestlepalooza—Cody or Drew?

⚡ Final Thoughts

Tonight’s SmackDown has everything: titles on the line, a Beast ready to speak, and the future of Wrestlepalooza coming into focus. Don’t miss a second of the action as WWE continues to raise the stakes on the road to its next mega event.

Stay tuned to Drake’s Nexus for live reactions, results, and of course, YOUR voices in our polls. Let’s see what the WWE Universe is thinking tonight!