WWE This Week 6/26/2025 – June 26 2025
WWE This Week 26th June 2025
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Date & Location:
- Show: WWE SmackDown
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025 (aired June 26 in international spoilers)
- Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Aired in the U.S.: 8 p.m. ET on USA Network, taped earlier
SmackDown Highlights & Results
| Match | Result | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|
| John Cena vs. CM Punk (Segment) | Promo showdown | Cena confronted Punk with a blistering promo ahead of their Undisputed Title match at Night of Champions |
| Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax – Last Woman Standing | Tiffany retained | A brutal brawl; Stratton survived Jax’s onslaught to retain the Women’s Championship |
| The Wyatt Sicks vs. Street Profits – Tag Team Titles | Wyatt Sicks retained | Continued dominance from the mysterious faction heading into the PPV |
| Zelina Vega (c) vs. Giulia – Women’s U.S. Title | Giulia won | Big upset win; Giulia hit the Arrivederci knees + Northern Lights Bomb to capture her first WWE title |
| DIY vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix | Teased segment | Match setup teased for next week; verbal confrontation escalated |
| JC Mateo vs. Jimmy Uso | JC Mateo won | Solo Sikoa interfered; Bloodline tension rises with Jimmy’s continued downfall |
Match Reviews & Key Moments:
Cena vs. Punk Face-Off:
Cena leaned into a darker persona, accusing Punk of running from legacy and truth. Their war of words set the emotional tone ahead of Night of Champions.
Last Woman Standing: Stratton vs. Jax:
Stratton proved her toughness, surviving chair shots and a brutal fight with Nia Jax. She retained in a statement-making win.
New Women’s U.S. Champion: Giulia:
Giulia stunned Zelina Vega in a physical, fast-paced title match. Her combination of strikes and slams crowned her the new champion.
Bloodline Story Deepens:
Solo Sikoa cost Jimmy Uso his match against rising star JC Mateo. The family fracture widens as internal betrayal looms larger than ever.
Next Up: Night of Champions – June 28, 2025 (Riyadh)
Confirmed Matches:
- John Cena (c) vs. CM Punk – Undisputed WWE Championship
- Randy Orton vs. Cody Rhodes – King of the Ring Final
- Asuka vs. Jade Cargill – Queen of the Ring Final
- Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Solo Sikoa – United States Championship
- Rhea Ripley vs. Raquel Rodriguez – Street Fight
Conclusion:
This SmackDown delivered a strong “go-home” edition before Night of Champions. Giulia’s surprise title win, the blood-boiling Cena–Punk promo, and the unraveling of The Bloodline made for a high-drama episode. With stakes raised across the board, Riyadh is set for a blockbuster PPV on June 28.