Tonight’s WWE SmackDown, airing September 5, 2025, guarantees an action-packed night time reside from the Allstate Area in Chicago, Illinois. The post-WWE Conflict In Paris present sees “The Greatest In The World” CM Punk addresses his hometown crowd. Plus, 17-time World Champion John Cena makes his last look in Chicago.
The present kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on the USA Community and is out there for worldwide followers on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside Information will present reside, match-by-match updates and highlights all through the night time. Keep tuned to this web page, refresh for the most recent outcomes because the motion unfolds, and be a part of the dialog within the feedback beneath!
WWE SmackDown Outcomes (9/5/25): Stay Match Updates and Highlights
The present opens up with commentary welcoming us as we see the arrivals of a number of stars, together with CM Punk. We then get a video bundle recapping this previous weekend’s WWE Conflict in Paris PLE. The main target is on John Cena’s win over Logan Paul and Seth Rollins retaining the World Heavyweight Championship because of some assist from Becky Lynch.
John Cena’s music then hits and he makes his manner all the way down to the ring. Cena then will get his ring introduction, whereas the gang cheers him.
Cena takes the adulation from the gang, however doesn’t get to talk simply but because the followers chant “Thanks Cena” earlier than he says they don’t know what it means having that come from Chicago. Cena talks about this being a particular night time. Cena then says when he first introduced his retirement tour individuals stored telling him to get pleasure from this. Cena then says he got here off a number of dangerous years and wanted to get his mojo again. Cena then says he needed to search out his soul once more and go away all of it within the ring and this as a result of he got here out right here with completely nothing deliberate. Cena then says tonight he needed to have enjoyable.
Cena then says for over half this tour he has needed to overcome hurdles and the followers have been there with him, however tonight he’s simply going to take it in. “Cena” chants then erupt and he admit it feels bizarre coming from Chicago. Cena then factors out a few followers that he says all of them used to appear like saying one thing else. Cena then says “F-U Cena” and you’ll fill within the blanks. Cena then talks about these followers bringing individuals again and this brings up an “AJ Lee” chant from the gang to which Cena says that is going to be a enjoyable night time.
Cena then talks about making his massive WWE debut on this very metropolis, strolling down the ramp in his skimpy tights and slapping Kurt Angle to get this loopy trip strike. Cena then talks about matches with Triple H and others on this constructing and the way he got here up second in a world title match with that title ending up in CM Punk’s fridge. Cena then says that is the best crowd in WWE. Cena then says for some there may be an argument, however there may be none from him. Cena then thanks this crowd for being there for him, for retaining him humble and letting him expertise failure and humility. One other “thanks Cena” chant begins as he says for one final time when he wanted it most, they helped him expertise pleasure. Cena then says he has no different phrases, simply to thank the followers right here in Chicago and to get pleasure from a hell of an evening tonight. Earlier than he can go away, Cena is interrupted by the arrival of Sami Zayn.
The gang then sings together with the theme of the brand new United States Champion as he makes his manner all the way down to the ring and he asks for a microphone of his personal. The gang then begins booing Zayn as he says he simply needed to inform Cena that after watching him on this tour. Cena then tries to calm the gang down saying it’s comfortable hour right here in Chicago and he’s right here for the “boos.” This then will get a pleasant pop, although the followers begin to boo Zayn once more till he makes it clear he’s right here to thank Cena. This then will get a pleasant response as he thanks Cena for the whole lot. He then acknowledges making his debut in WWE in opposition to Cena and going after america Championship and now, he stands right here as that very champion. Zayn then acknowledges america Open Problem and asks for Cena’s permission to hold on the legacy of providing that chance.
Cena then appreciates this, saying he provides his blessing as he begins to depart however Zayn says to not go away simply but. Zayn then says he had barely one foot within the door when Cena gave him that chance and now Cena has one foot out the door. Zayn then says if that is actually Cena’s final time right here in Chicago and if that is the final probability for Zayn to share a hoop with him, then he would love to supply Cena that very alternative on the U.S. Championship. Zayn then says he doesn’t need to do that in a month or in per week, he needs that right here in Chicago proper now. Zayn then says if you need some, come get some. Cena then repeats what Zayn mentioned to ensure he understands the match. Cena then tells Zayn he’s on. Cena then takes his shirt off as he will get able to go and that match is up subsequent.
WWE United States Championship Open Problem Match: Sami Zayn (C) vs. 17-time World Champion John Cena
Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE SmackDown on September 5, 2025
- “The Greatest In The World” CM Punk will addresses his hometown crowd
- 17-time World Champion John Cena will make his last look in Chicago
- We’ll Hear From WWE United States Champion Sami Zayn
- Singles Match: Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black
- WWE Ladies’s United States Championship Match: “The Lovely Insanity” Giulia (c) vs. Michin
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