October 30, 2026 – Halloween Special
Charleston Coliseum Charleston, West Virginia
WWE SmackDown delivered a Halloween-themed edition featuring Danhausen, three championship matches, major confrontations and the shocking return of The Demon Finn Bálor.
The evening was headlined by Sami Zayn defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Trick Williams.
Cody Rhodes addressed his upcoming Last Man Standing match against Randy Orton at Crown Jewel.
Rhodes promised to leave Orton beaten and made it clear that the winner would become the No. 1 contender for the WWE Championship.
Match Results
1. WWE Women’s Championship
Chelsea Green (c) defeated Nikki Bella.
Winner: Chelsea Green
Finish: Small package pinfall
Result: Chelsea Green retained the WWE Women’s Championship.
Following the match, Liv Morgan confronted Green and promised to defeat her at Crown Jewel.
Tiffany Stratton also became involved in the confrontation, with Judgment Day creating further chaos.
2. AAA World Cruiserweight Championship
Rey Fenix (c) defeated Ricky Saints.
Winner: Rey Fenix
Finish: Mexican Muscle Buster
Result: Fenix retained the championship.
3. Singles Match
Jade Cargill defeated Tatum Paxley.
Winner: Jade Cargill
Finish: Jaded
Result: Cargill picked up another impressive victory.
One of the night’s biggest moments came when Danhausen prepared to reveal his mysterious experiment.
GUNTHER attacked Danhausen and powerbombed him through a table.
However, the surprise came when The Demon Finn Bálor made his shocking return.
The Demon unleashed an attack on GUNTHER, ending the segment with a Coup de Grâce through the announce table.
It was a major statement heading toward Crown Jewel.
The main event featured a heated championship battle.
Trick Williams appeared close to capturing the championship, but interference from Johnny Gargano resulted in an initial disqualification.
General Manager Nick Aldis ordered the match restarted as a No Disqualification contest.
The two competitors continued their battle with weapons, steel chairs and plenty of punishment.
In the closing moments, Sami Zayn used a low blow and championship belt shot before scoring the decisive pinfall.
Sami Zayn retained the Undisputed WWE Championship.
What’s Next
Sami Zayn continues his championship reign heading toward Crown Jewel.
Trick Williams remains in the championship picture.
Chelsea Green and Liv Morgan are heading toward a major showdown.
Cody Rhodes prepares for Randy Orton.
The Demon Finn Bálor’s return raises major questions about GUNTHER’s future.
SmackDown delivered a strong Halloween special with championship action, entertaining segments and a spectacular surprise return.
The biggest talking points were The Demon’s return and Sami Zayn surviving Trick Williams in the main event
