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WWE SMACKDOWN RESULTS
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. AT GAINBRIDGE FIELDHOUSE
AIRED ON USA NETWORK
BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR
Commentators: Michael Cole, Corey Graves
Ring Announcer: Mark Nash
Attendance: WrestleTix reports as of today 6,939 tickets were distributed so far. The arena has a capacity of 18,274 spectators when configured for concerts.
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[HOUR ONE]
-They opened with scenes of the arena and fans cheering outside of the arena earlier as Michael Cole introduced the show. Then they showed wrestlers arriving who are on the card.
(1) BARON CORBIN vs. TRICK WILLIAMS – U.S. Title match in a cage
The bell rang 8 minutes into the hour. During entrances, Cole said Baron Corbin has only had one previous cage match, against Roman Reigns six years ago. He said Trick wrestled one previous cage match in NXT two-and-a-half years ago. Graves said this feud could only be settled in a cage since it dates back to before Summerslam. They cut to an early double-box break at 2:00 with Corbin in control. [c/db]
Trick took over during the break by ducking Corbin and then landing a leaping cutter. He climbed the side of the cage. Corbin met him up there. Corbin supersuplexed Trick off the top of the cage as he stood on the top rope leading to a near fall. Trick rolled onto Corbin to score a two count himself. Graves said the landing took a lot out of both men. Trick crawled toward the door, which was opened for him. Corbin charged and pulled him away. Corbin kicked the door into Lil Yachty. Trick recovered and gave Corbin a Trick Kick for a two count at 8:00.
Corbin made a comeback, landing a clothesline to a charging Trick followed by a chokeslam for a two count. Corbin was slow to make the cover. Corbin crawled toward the open door, but Yachty slammed the door on his head. Trick landed a Trick Shot for a two count. Cole said no one has ever kicked out of that. Trick looked wide-eyed in dismay. Graves asked what Trick had left in his bag. Cole said they’d learn a lot about him. Corbin threw a charging Trick into the side of the cage, then landed a German suplex. He followed with a Deep Six for a convincing near fall at 11:00.
Trick rallied and landed two Bookends. He patted his chest before going for the pin. Cole said he wanted to punish Corbin more for all he’s done to him and his friend. He then landed a third Bookend for the win. Cole noted Trick has a chance in two weeks in the Money in the Bank ladder match to change the course of his career.
WINNER: Trick Williams in 12:00 for the U.S. Title
(Keller’s Analysis: Solid cage match with just enough use of the usual cage spots to feel like the cage meant something. Althougn Corbin lost, they booked him to be the first ever to kick out of the Trick Shot and he can blame interference from Yachty too.)
-Cathy Kelley interviewed Lash Legend and Nia Jax. She asked about Lash competing in a MITB qualifyer. Lash said Charlotte has done great things and Giulia is tough, but she’s not worried. Jax said Lash is more dominant and more gorgeous. Lash asked Jax to interview her. Jax held a lipstick up to Lash and asked her about winning tonight. Jax then told Kelley “that’s how it’s done.”
(Keller’s Analysis: I was amused Kelly held up the mic during the last portion where Jax was interviewing Lash with a lipstick tube considering the mic isn’t connected and often Kelley walked away from interviews when wrestlers shoo her away and the boom mic above them is actually what’s picking up their voices.)
-A clip aired of Sami Zayn beating Kevin Owens last week followed by CM Punk jumping Sami and giving him a GTS, but also giving a GTS to KO.
-G.M. Nick Aldis walked up to Punk backstage and asked if he was ready for tonight. Punk said yes. Aldis said he’d like to talk with him in his office. Punk asked if he was in trouble and Aldis said “not at all.” Punk exhaled and said then he has all the time in the world for him. [c]
-Graves hyped Worlds Collide on Wednesday, Sept. 30 on WWE’s YouTube Channel.
-Aldis brought Punk into his office where KO was lounging. Punk asked Aldis what he was doing. Aldis said this has to end between them. He said they can’t keep trying to sabotage each other’s careers. He said he can’t have it bleed over into the MITB qualifiers. He said he hopes he has made himself clear.
Advertised Matches & Appearances
- Finn Balor vs. C.M. Punk vs. Gunther – Money in the Bank qualifying match
- Giulia vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Lash Legend – Money in the Bank qualifying match
