by Giulia attacked Tiffany Stratton, while Paul Heyman delivered an intriguing prophecy on the WWE SmackDown episode of 3 October 2025, which took place at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This two-hour episode of SmackDown was filled with high-quality matches and highlights, which will be explained in detail further in this article.
Cody Rhodes opened the 3 October 2025 episode of SmackDown with a heated promo segment also featuring Randy Orton, Bron Breakker, Bronson Reed, and Paul Heyman. The contract signing for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship match scheduled for Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, between Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer also took place on this episode.
WWE SmackDown 3 October 2025 Complete Results – Winners and Losers
- Sami Zayn retained United States Championship by defeating Aleister Black in a U.S. Title Open Challenge match via pinfall
- Sol Ruca and Zaria defeated Secret Hervice (Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre) via pinfall (Sol pinned Chelsea)
- Je’Von Evans & Rey Fenix defeated Los Garza (Angel & Berto) via pinfall (Fenix pinned Berto)
- The Vision (Bron Breakker & Bronson Reede) defeated Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton via pinfall (Bronson pinned Orton)
All Highlights and Major Moments from the Show
- In a dramatic confrontation, Cody Rhodes is interrupted by Paul Heyman, accompanied by Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, who emerges from the crowd. Randy Orton unexpectedly joins Cody in the ring. Heyman reveals his target is Orton, not Cody, knowing Orton would appear to support his ally. Heyman taunts them, predicting that Cody and Orton will lose to Breakker and Reed in their upcoming match and attempts to sow discord by suggesting Orton will blame Cody for their defeat, declaring their partnership doomed as a “prophecy.”
- Backstage, The Miz confronts Carmelo Hayes, demanding to know why Carmelo didn’t save him the previous week. Carmelo dismisses the need for an explanation, stating that while The Miz claims to have his back, he keeps getting in his way. Declaring their partnership over, Carmelo says he’s trying to stay calm about the situation before walking away.
- At first, Carmelo Hayes answers Sami Zayn’s U.S. Title open challenge, but before he can make his entrance to the ring, he got attacked from behind by The Miz. The Miz takes him out with a Skull Crushing Finale, after which Black replaces Hayes in the match.
- After the U.S. Title open challenge match ends, Damian Priest pulls Aleister Black out of the ring and puts him through the announce table with a Razor’s Edge.
- In backstage footage from earlier today, General Manager Nick Aldis was seen talking with Sol Ruca and Zaria when Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre offer them a position in the Secret Service. Sol Ruca declines, stating that they have beaten Chelsea and Alba before, and Zaria adds that they are more interested in becoming Women’s Tag Team Champions. Sol Ruca and Zaria then challenge Chelsea and Alba to a match tonight, which Aldis makes official. Chelsea and Alba are livid.
- Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. Both agree that Sol Ruca and Zaria have been impressive and have come a long way. Charlotte acknowledges their desire to face them, and Alexa adds that they will get their opportunity when the time is right.
- Backstage, Cody Rhodes meets Randy Orton in the locker room, and Orton assures Cody that he has his back and doesn’t care about Paul Heyman’s prophecy.
- During a contract signing for the WWE Women’s Crown Jewel Championship, General Manager Nick Aldis oversees Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer. Vaquer says that she respects Tiffany’s championship reign but vows to prove herself, while Tiffany confidently asserts she’ll retain her title at Crown Jewel. Both sign the contract and shake hands. As Tiffany exits, Giulia attacks her, and Kiana James pitches a business proposal to Vaquer, claiming she can elevate her to superstardom and outshine Tiffany. Tiffany retaliates by attacking Kiana, and when Vaquer nearly hits Giulia with her SVB move, Giulia escapes with Kiana’s help.
- Backstage, Solo Sikoa addresses Tonga Loa, stating that he helped him win his first main roster championship. He urges Tonga to unleash the “monster” within him, show it to everyone, and prove his loyalty. Tonga responds by expressing his love for Solo. Solo then declares that someone is missing from their group, and when he finds that missing partner, everyone will be put on notice.
- Backstage, Cathy Kelley interviews The Street Profits and B-Fab, who affirm their unity, with B-Fab stating the group is aligned, Dawkins emphasizing their enduring partnership despite recent challenges, and Montez declaring they fight for both the tag team championships and each other. The Wyatt Sicks interrupt via a nearby monitor, with Erick Rowan questioning the strength of their brotherhood after their next match, Joe Gacy warning of a destructive fire, Dexter Lumis predicting they’ll choke on their ambitions, and Nikki Cross foretelling their reduction to ashes. Rowan ominously concludes, “From my family…to yours,” as The Wyatt Sicks laugh menacingly.
- After the main event match ends, Seth Rollins shifts from a celebratory mood to an angry one when Paul Heyman dares him not to do anything foolish. Rollins charges into the ring to hit Cody Rhodes with The Stomp, but Cody rises and counters with a Cross Rhodes, after which the show goes off the air.
