by Charlotte Flair abandons her Women’s WarGames team in the opening segment of the WWE SmackDown episode on 14 November 2025, which took place at MVP Arena in Albany, New York. Also during this episode, Zack Ryder (Matt Cardona) made his WWE return when he was revealed as the mystery opponent of LA Knight in the Last Time is Now Tournament.
In a shocking main-event twist, Drew McIntyre was revealed as the fourth member of Team Vision for the WarGames match. All that and much more unfolded during this episode of WWE SmackDown. To check out complete details, read this article further.
WWE SmackDown 14 November 2025 Complete Results – Winners and Losers
- “Main Event” Jey Uso advances to the Quarterfinals of Last Time is Now tournament by defeating The Miz via pinfall
- Ilja Dragunov retainted the U.S. Title by defeating Axiom via pinfall in the United States Title Open Challenge
- LA Knight advances to the Quarterfinals of Last Time is Now tournament by defeating Zack Ryder via pinfall
- Jade Cargill defeated B-Fab via pinfall
- Cody Rhodes retained the Undisputed WWE Championship by defeating “Big” Bronson Reed via DQ
All Highlights and Major Moments from the Show
- Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky open the show, calling out The Kabuki Warriors for their chaos since breaking Rhea’s nose and hiding behind the tag titles, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend. They declare WarGames to settle it, introducing Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss as allies ready to fight dirty and finish what was started. However, Charlotte abruptly backs out, admitting she can’t trust or like Rhea due to their bitter history and bad blood, despite her friendship with Alexa, before walking away from the team.
- Backstage, Ilja Dragunov discusses his United States Open Challenge with GM Nick Aldis when #DIY interrupts; Tommaso Ciampa confronts Dragunov, but Dragunov insists he fights true warriors, not “jackasses,” and reveals his handpicked opponent: the respected Axiom of Fraxiom. An enraged #DIY storms off as Aldis departs, only to be stopped by Paul Heyman and “Big” Bronson Reed seeking a meeting with Aldis.
- Backstage, GM Nick Aldis summons security as Paul Heyman and “Big” Bronson Reed demand confirmation that Heyman can select any Superstar from any brand for the men’s WarGames team. Cody Rhodes arrives in a combative mood, challenging Bronson to a fight tonight; Bronson accepts, but Heyman questions why Cody isn’t putting the title on the line, while Aldis warns Cody that Heyman is playing mind games.
- Sami Zayn enters the ring, recounting his SmackDown highs and recent lows while sidelined and watching The MFTs attack his allies. Defying GM Nick Aldis’ warnings, he calls out Solo Sikoa to settle their issues face-to-face. Solo brands Sami a selfish liar who knows nothing of loyalty, threatens him, then sics The MFTs on the injured star—but holds back until Sami reveals he’s fully cleared tonight. As Solo prepares to strike, Sami’s backup—the Motor City Machine Guns, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Rey Fenix—ambush The MFTs outside; chaos erupts with Sami battling Solo, Tonga saving Solo from a Helluva Kick, and Fenix clearing the floor with a top-rope dive.
- Backstage, Solo Sikoa demands a match with Sami Zayn from General Manager Nick Aldis. Aldis books The MFTs in a traditional 5-on-5 Survivor Series match against Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, and The Motor City Machine Guns in two weeks.
- Backstage, Alexa Bliss tells Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky that she can’t reach Charlotte Flair. Rhea admits she had hoped to bury the hatchet with Charlotte. Suddenly, Nia Jax and The Kabuki Warriors ambush the trio, and Lash Legend joins in to knock out the babyfaces.
- Backstage, General Manager Nick Aldis announces that in the Last Time Is Now Tournament, Carmelo Hayes will face “Big” Bronson Reed, while Penta will face Finn Bálor.
- In a pre-taped video, Aleister Black and Zelina Vega address Damian Priest. Black references Priest’s actions in their last match, claiming Priest fears what he has become. Zelina says they forced Priest to break his code and corrupted him. Black declares that he and Zelina are focused on greater goals; since returning to WWE, he has shed fear and become everyone’s enemy.
- In the main event for the Undisputed WWE Championship, Cody Rhodes vs. “Big” Bronson Reed ends in DQ after Bron Breakker and Logan Paul attack Cody. The Usos rush in to save Cody, hitting Paul with the 1D and setting up a table splash, but Drew McIntyre ambushes them. GM Nick Aldis confronts Paul Heyman at ringside as McIntyre’s allegiance to Heyman’s WarGames team is revealed; Breakker spears Jey Uso through the table, Logan Paul knocks out Jimmy, and McIntyre Claymores Cody before Reed delivers a Tsunami. Heyman seals the alliance by handing McIntyre the contract and shaking his hand.
