SmackDown preview, Nov. 21, 2025: Don’t miss the fallout from the chaotic brawl at the conclusion of Monday’s Raw

Drew McIntyre massacres Cody Rhodes in vicious tour bus attack

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Drew McIntyre delivers a vicious beatdown of Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes a week before Survivor Series: WarGames. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

United States Champion Ilja Dragunov def. JD McDonagh

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United States Champion Ilja Dragunov and The Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh battle for the coveted title. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Ilja Dragunov retained the United States Championship against The Judgment Day’s JD McDonagh in a thrilling matchup.

The Mad Dragon instituted his signature, hard-hitting offense by dumping McDonagh with a plethora of suplexes and strikes.

McDonagh nearly captured gold after countering Torpedo Moscow and hitting a Moonsault, but it wasn’t his night.

Dragunov weathered that storm from McDonagh and hit a huge Powerbomb before nailing a match-ending H-Bomb.

Carmelo Hayes def. Bronson Reed | The Last Time is Now Tournament

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Carmelo Hayes advances in the Last Time is Now Tournament thanks to an assist from Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Carmelo Hayes punched his ticket to the next round of the Last Time is Now Tournament thanks to an assist from Cody Rhodes.

Hayes and Bronson Reed battled it out inside the ring when chaos broke out as The Usos attacked Bron Breakker and Logan Paul at ringside.

With the official distracted, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes emerged and hit Reed with a Cross Rhodes, allowing Hayes to win by countout.

#DIY def. Fraxiom

02:54

Candice LeRae’s involvement allows Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa to beat Nathan Frazer and Axiom. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa picked up a big win thanks to some help from Candice LeRae.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom were their usual speedy, high-flying selves, using their athleticism to keep the veterans off balance.

Ciampa managed to distract the official and it allowed LeRae to hop on the apron and unmask Axiom, which Gargano capitalized on by rolling him up for the win.

Penta def. Finn Bálor | The Last Time is Now Tournament

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The amazing Penta defeats Finn Bálor to advance in the Last Time is Now Tournament. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Penta advanced to the next round of The Last Time is Now Tournament by defeating Finn Bálor.

The arrogant Bálor mocked Penta at every turn, even doing his signature stomp before stomping the luchador in the corner.

In the end, it was all Penta as he nailed a Mexican Destroyer out of nowhere to win the bout.

AJ Lee and Becky Lynch join WarGames

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AJ Lee returns to SmackDown to align with Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss for Survivor Series: WarGames against Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, Lash Legend and Becky Lynch. Catch WWE action on Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.