SmackDown results, Sept. 12, 2025: Cody Rhodes returns to challenge Drew McIntyre to Wrestlepalooza title match

Moments after Drew McIntyre defeated Randy Orton, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes reemerged to attack The Scottish Psychopath and challenge him to a title match at Wrestlepalooza. Plus, Brock Lesnar treated R-Truth to consecutive F-5s, and Nia Jax attacked WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill.

SmackDown Results : Quick Hits

SmackDown results: Sept. 12, 2025

Brock Lesnar blasted R-Truth with an F-5 en route to his match against John Cena at Wrestlepalooza.

The Beast Incarnate delivers a devastating F-5 to “Ron Cena.” Catch WWE action on ESPN, Netflix, Peacock, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Sami Zayn def. Rey Fenix in a United States Title Open Challenge

Rey Fenix brings a tough fight to Sami Zayn in a United States Title Open Challenge Match. Catch WWE action on ESPN, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

Sami Zayn hit the Helluva Kick to reign supreme over Rey Fenix in a hard-fought United States Title Open Challenge Match.

Giulia vs. B-Fab ended in a no-contest

Wielding a Kendo stick, Michin emerges to stop an all-out assault by Women’s United States Champion Giulia and Kiana James. Catch WWE action on ESPN, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

Wielding a Kendo stick, Michin emerged to stop Women’s United States Champion Giulia and Kiana James after they assaulted B-Fab before B-Fab's match with Giulia.

Tiffany Stratton vs. Jade Cargill ended in a double count-out

Nia Jax unleashes a chaotic attack moments after the WWE Women’s Title Match between Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill ended in a double count-out. Catch WWE action on ESPN, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more. #SmackDown

Moments after Jade Cargill drove Tiffany Stratton through the ringside barricade, causing their WWE Women’s Championship showdown to end in a double count-out, Nia Jax emerged to unleash a chaotic post-match attack on both Superstars.

Drew McIntyre def. Randy Orton

Cody Rhodes returns after The Scottish Psychopath collides with The Viper. Catch WWE action on ESPN, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Drew McIntyre avoided Randy Orton's punt and used the official as a distraction to hit a decisive Claymore Kick.

Moments after Drew McIntyre overcomes Randy Orton, The American Nightmare returns with payback on his mind. Catch WWE action on ESPN, Peacock, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network and more.

Following McIntyre's win, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes reemerged to attack The Scottish Psychopath and challenge him to a title match at Wrestlepalooza.