by The WWE SmackDown show on 27 June 2025, took place at Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and served as the go-home show for Night of Champions (PLE) for the blue brand. Top WWE superstars, including John Cena, CM Punk, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Giulia, Tiffany Stratton, and Nia Jax, appeared on the show.
Despite some technical glitches on Netflix at the start of the show, this episode of SmackDown was quite entertaining, featuring a major title change and CM Punk roasting John Cena on the mic while mimicking Cena’s popular Doctor of Thuganomics persona. Read further to learn about all the major happenings from this show.
WWE SmackDown 27 June 2025 Full Results – Who Won and Who Lost
- JC Mateo defeated Jimmy Uso via pinfall.
- Giulia defeated Zelina Vega (c) via pinfall – Women’s United States Championship Match.
- Andrade and Rey Fenix defeated DIY (Tommaso Ciampa and Johnny Gargano) via pinfall.
- The Street Profits retained their WWE Tag Team Championship by defeating Wyatt Sicks (Dexter Lumis and Joe Gacy) via pinfall.
- Tiffany Stratton retained her WWE Women’s Championship by defeating Nia Jax in a Last Woman Standing Match.
WWE SmackDown 27 June 2025 Complete Highlights – Important Happenings During the Show
- The show opened with the King of the Ring (2025) finalists, Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, engaging in a heated back-and-forth on the mic ahead of their final match at the Night of Champions (PLE) event.
- After JC Mateo defeated Jimmy Uso, Solo Sikoa offered Jimmy a chance to rejoin The Bloodline, but Jimmy declined by slapping Solo in the face. JC and Solo then attacked Jimmy, but Jacob Fatu came to Jimmy’s aid. Jacob hit JC with a Moonsault. As Solo attempted to attack Jacob from behind, Jimmy pushed Jacob out of harm’s way and hit Solo with a superkick.
- Giulia became the new WWE Women’s United States Champion.
- Backstage, Alexa Bliss offered Charlotte Flair the opportunity to join forces, suggesting that this alliance could be a game-changer for both.
- Naomi attempted to cash in her Money in the Bank briefcase during the Last Woman Standing Match between Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax, but Tiffany prevented the cash-in.
- In the main event segment, CM Punk appeared dressed as the Doctor of Thuganomics, one of John Cena’s most iconic personas. Punk roasted Cena with a rap, mocking him for burying more talent than The Undertaker. Punk concluded his promo by telling Cena, “Tomorrow night, you’re gonna lose to Kendrick ‘cause, bi*ch, you’re my Drake.
