WWE Friday Night SmackDown on the USA Network | September 5th, 2025 — The Episode Preview:

CM Punk is making a stop at SmackDown in his hometown of Chicago, Illinois. What will CM Punk have to say after what happened on Monday Night RAW with Becky Lynch, after he was slapped multiple times. Don’t miss WWE Friday Night SmackDown at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on the USA Network. (Photo by WWE)

The September 5th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown — The Episode Rundown:

• John Cena’s final time ever being on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. The show where it started it all started, when he took on Kurt Angle, this will mark the end of John Cena showing up on the Blue Brand. What’ll John Cena say in Chicago as he’ll be live in the ring tonight?

• WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn will be live on SmackDown. After becoming the new WWE United States Champion last week, defeating Solo Sikoa for the title, who’ll be the first challenger to step up to Sami Zayn?

• Giulia will have her 2nd Title Defense as she’ll face Michin, who earned her shot by defeating Kiana James last week on SmackDown in seven seconds. Michin has been chasing this title all year. Will tonight be her moment, or will Giulia put an end to it and continue her reign as champion?

• Aleister Black has been teaching Damian Priest a lesson in the past months. Damian Priest made his return last week after suffering an injury at the hands of Aleister Black. They’ll square off tonight in the ring, and Damian Priest is looking for blood as he wants to tear apart Aleister Black tonight.

The Matches Announced for the September 5th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

1. Giulia (with Kiana James) (c) vs. Michin in a WWE Women’s United States Title Match.

2. Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest in a Singles Match.

The Segments Announced for the September 5th Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:

1. John Cena’s Final Time in Chicago.

2. WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn will appear live.