November 6, Brooklyn, New Yor
Friday Night SmackDown delivered a major night of championship drama, heated confrontations and a brutal main event as WWE wrapped up its television build toward Crown Jewel.
November 6 episode was taped November 2 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, allowing WWE talent and production staff to travel ahead of Saturday’s event in Saudi Arabia.
Match Results
1. Shinsuke Nakamura defeated Tama Tonga
Nakamura secured the victory with the Kinshasa, continuing the rivalry between their respective groups.
2. Women’s Tag Team Championship
B-Fab and Michin (c) vs. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid)
Outside interference involving Alexa Bliss, Tatum Paxley, Bayley and Charlotte Flair caused the match to break down.
3. Damian Priest defeated Nathan Frazer
The referee stopped the contest after Frazer was sent through the announce-table area.
Priest subsequently attacked Axiom
4. No Holds Barred Match
Kevin Owens defeated CM Punk.
Owens used a chain-wrapped fist after Punk had connected with the GTS, securing a major victory in their heated rivalry.
Biggest Moments of the Night
GUNTHER and Finn Bálor collide
GUNTHER addressed his recent issues with Bálor before Finn interrupted.
The two fought, with Bálor standing tall after the confrontation.
Charlotte Flair returns
Charlotte Flair became involved in the growing women’s division conflict.
Jade Cargill also attacked Bayley, setting up more potential confrontations
Chelsea Green and Liv Morgan
The two exchanged heated words ahead of their Crown Jewel championship showdown.
Green discussed proving herself, while Morgan questioned her credibility as champion.
Sami Zayn abandons Jimmy Uso
One of the night’s most important storyline developments came when Jimmy Uso confronted Sami Zayn about his attack on Roman Reigns.
The 946 faction attacked Jimmy
Sami watched the assault unfold before walking away without helping him.
Final Verdict
SmackDown delivered a strong go-home episode before Crown Jewel.
Kevin Owens’ victory over CM Punk was the biggest match result, while Sami Zayn’s decision to abandon Jimmy Uso added another compelling chapter to the Bloodline storyline.
