WWE SmackDown Results - September 12, 2025: Lesnar & R-Truth Steal the Show, Zayn Retains, Cargill vs. Stratton Ends in Chaos, McIntyre vs. Orton Main Event Shockers

WWE SmackDown (September 12, 2025) came to fans live from Norfolk, Virginia’s Scope Arena, delivering one of the most unpredictable, wild nights in recent memory. From Brock Lesnar’s comedy-turned-destruction with R-Truth, to Sami Zayn’s hard-hitting U.S. Title defense against Rey Fenix, to a bloody McIntyre vs. Orton war that ended with Cody Rhodes’ fiery return—this episode had it all.

Brock Lesnar Interrupted by… “Ron Cena”?!

The Beast Incarnate opened SmackDown ready to deliver a message, but instead got interrupted by the one and only R-Truth, rapping his way to the ring. In vintage Truth fashion, he welcomed Brock back and claimed he was no longer scared of him.

The comedy went next level when Truth declared himself “Ron Cena,” John Cena’s brother, here to defend Cena’s honor. Brock, struggling to keep a straight face, asked if they shared the same mother—Truth quipped back, “No, same dad.”

The crowd loved it, but Lesnar wasn’t laughing for long. After pointing out Truth was “missing a tooth,” Brock nailed him with a devastating F5—splitting his pants in the process. Embarrassed but grinning, Brock gave the crowd a little dance before storming off.

Backstage: Sami Zayn Welcomes Rey Fenix

United States Champion Sami Zayn was shown backstage meeting his challenger, Rey Fenix, offering respect before their title match.

United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) def. Rey Fenix

In one of the night’s best matches, Zayn and Fenix delivered a high-energy, lucha-meets-strong-style clinic. Fenix dazzled with springboards, tornillos, and a brutal double stomp across Sami’s neck, but Zayn wouldn’t die.

After surviving a Rolling Thunder DDT and nearfall Frankensteiner, Sami roared back with corner offense. A thunderous Exploder suplex set up the Helluva Kick, sealing the win.
Winner: Sami Zayn (retains the U.S. Title)

Backstage: The Nemeths & The System, Plus Wyatt 6 Tease

• Shawn Michaels, Triple H, and The Undertaker were spotted arriving for Worlds Collide promotion.
• Solo Sikoa cut a dark promo vowing to lead the family and step out of Roman Reigns’ shadow.
• The Wyatt 6 appeared in a cryptic VHS package targeting the Street Profits.

Chaos in the Women’s Division

A scheduled B-Fab vs. Giulia match never happened after Kiana James and Giulia attacked her pre-match. Mia Yim made the save with a kendo stick, chasing off the heels.

WWE Women’s Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill Ends in Double Count-Out

This SummerSlam rematch was physical and intense. Stratton dazzled with high-risk moves while Jade powered through with slams and stiff strikes.

The two brawled on the apron and outside, ending with Jade spearing Tiffany through the barricade. Both were counted out, leaving the match unresolved.
 Result: Double Count-Out

Post-match, Nia Jax returned, laying out both women with vicious headbutts, Samoan drops, and a crushing Banzai Drop. The division just got even more dangerous.

Main Event: Drew McIntyre def. Randy Orton

A heated grudge match closed SmackDown, with Orton targeting Drew’s leg and Drew punishing Randy’s surgically repaired back. Nearfalls, suplexes on the announce desk, and bloodied foreheads set the stage.

Drew nailed a Claymore, but Randy rolled to the floor. Back inside, Orton struck with an RKO outta nowhere, but couldn’t capitalize. After chaos with the referee, McIntyre hit a second Claymore for the win.
Winner: Drew McIntyre

Post-match, McIntyre threatened to punt Orton’s skull through the announce table—until Cody Rhodes stormed out, saving Orton. Cody hit a fiery Cutter, grabbed a mic, and declared: “The champ is back—I’ll see you at Wrestlepalooza!”

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This SmackDown had a little bit of everything—comedy, intensity, chaos, and storyline payoff. Brock and R-Truth’s hilarious segment stole headlines, proving that laughter and violence can co-exist in WWE’s opening. Zayn continues to shine as U.S. Champion with match-of-the-night performances, while Stratton/Cargill’s unresolved war set the stage for Nia Jax’s monster return. Finally, McIntyre vs. Orton reminded fans what old-school WWE main events feel like—and Cody’s return cemented SmackDown as must-watch TV.

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