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Time of India
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (06/20/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more
(Image via WWE) WWE SmackDown is back with another edition of a scintillating and power-packed promotion on June 20, 2025. As WWE's 11th edition of Night of Champions is just around the corner, this edition of the Blue Brand might prove to be one of the memorable nights of the Stamford-based promotion, and it will set the stage for some major storyline development for the upcoming major premium live event, Night of Champions 2025, going to be hosted at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. According to reports, this edition of Smackdown will emanate live from Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The show will feature two semi-finals in the King and Queen of the Ring tournament. It will also witness some action-packed performances from top WWE stars like John Cena, Cody Rhodes, LA Knight, Nia Jax, and WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton. Moreover, this week's SmackDown promotion will also feature appearances from superstars from the Raw brand. Let's take a look at the preview, show highlights, final match card, streaming details, and more. WWE SmackDown: Confirmed match card John Cena vs Ron 'R-Truth' Killings Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn – Semi-final match in the King of the Ring tournament Alexa Bliss vs Asuka – Semi-final match in the Queen of the Ring tournament John Cena vs Ron 'R-Truth' Killings Following back-to-back attacks by R-Truth on the Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena on last week's show, the duo are once again set to battle this week on WWE's Blue Brand. Earlier, Cena was already irked after the first attack during the opening moments; however, when he called out Truth, CM Punk walked out to cut a promo. This gave Truth the strength to capitalized on the distraction, attacking the Champion. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo He got what he asked from General Manager Nick Aldis as he will now battle Cena in a non-title match. Randy Orton vs Sami Zayn – Semi-final match in the King of the Ring tournament In the first semi-finals of the King of the Ring Tournament, Randy Orton will lock horns with Sami Zayn on this week's show. The werstler who will emerge as the winner of the match will advance to the finals and will battle the winner of the second semi-final between Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso. The finals of the tournament will take place on the 2025 edition of Night of Champions in Riyadh. The winner of the tournament will also get a title shot at SummerSlam. Alexa Bliss vs Asuka – Semi-final match in the Queen of the Ring tournament SmackDown will also host the semi-final match in the Queen of the Ring tournament tonight in Michigan featuring Alexa Bliss and Asuka, who made her return on this week's Raw and defeated Ivy Nile, Stephanie Vaquer, and Raquel Rodriguez to secure the final spot in the semi-finals. The winner of this match will advance to the finals, which will take place at Night of Champions, with the winner getting a title shot at SummerSlam . Alexa Bliss wins Fatal 4-Way in Queen of the Ring Tournament: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 How to watch WWE SmackDown Match 2025? In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Friday on the USA Network. Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix. In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET. In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( June 21, 2025) on Netflix. Also Read : What is Cody Rhodes' net worth in 2025? Current salary and more explored | WWE News - Times of India Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST on Netflix. In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT on Netflix. In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on Netflix. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE SmackDown breaks record with 4 Fatal 4-Way matches in one night
The June 13th, 2025, episode of WWE SmackDown was a very special night for wrestling fans. This show made history by featuring the most Fatal 4-Way matches in , a record that has not been broken in many years. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The previous record was set back in 2010, when there were 3 Fatal 4-Way matches in a single event. But this time, SmackDown broke that record by delivering 4 Fatal 4-Way matches in just one night. This made it a big moment in wrestling history and something wrestling fans will remember for a long time. This was not just a big moment for the record books, it was a night full of action, drama, and superstar competition. All the WWE Superstars fought hard to win their match and move forward in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes move forward after amazing matches The first King of the Ring match saw defeating , , and in a dramatic showdown. Orton finished the match by delivering his powerful RKO, securing his spot in the semi-finals. It indeed felt like it is a moment for history. The best will move forward, and fans are going to see something truly special in the finals. Randy Orton advances in King of the Ring Tournament: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 also defeated , Damian Priest, and Andrade in another wild match. Cody Rhodes wins in quest to become King of the Ring: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 This means Orton will face Sami Zayn in the semi-finals, while Cody Rhodes waits to see his opponent, which will come from a match featuring Sheamus, Rusev, Bronson Reed, and Jey Uso. The brackets are getting more and more dramatic as big names battle to become king. Jade Cargill and Alexa Bliss raise the stakes in Queen's Tournament On the women's side, defeated , Michin, and . Cargill finished the match by delivering her powerful Jaded move. Later in the show, Alexa Bliss defeated Candice LeRae in a match that also included Charlotte Flair and Alba Fyre. will now face in the semi-finals of the Queen of the Ring tournament. This adds even more excitement, with big names wrestling their hearts out to become the queen. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now This record-breaking night was a big moment for WWE. The number of Fatal 4-Way matches made it a show that wrestling fans will remember for a long time. All the Superstars fought hard to move forward in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments, and now we're all excited to see who will win. This SmackDown proved that WWE can make history with its creativity and big match-ups, delivering a night full of action and entertainment for wrestling fans all over the world. Also Read:
Time of India
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
King of the Ring heats up as Randy Orton books semifinal spot
Image via WWE WWE veteran Randy Orton made a thunderous return to Friday Night SmackDown this week, marking his first appearance since his loss to John Cena at Backlash. And in classic Orton fashion, he made an immediate impact - both in the ring and in the King of the Ring tournament. The Viper strikes again The Viper was slotted into a high-stakes Fatal 4-Way match alongside LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, and Aleister Black. With a semifinal spot on the line and a potential title shot at SummerSlam hanging in the balance, Orton entered with fierce intent. His path, however, wasn't entirely smooth. Randy Orton advances in King of the Ring Tournament: SmackDown highlights, June 13, 2025 During the chaotic bout, interference from WWE Raw stars Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker tipped the scales. Reed shoved LA Knight off the top rope, allowing Breakker to deliver a brutal spear. Seizing the opportunity, Orton caught Carmelo Hayes mid-air with a vintage RKO before pinning Knight for the win. With this victory, Randy Orton moves on to face Sami Zayn in the semifinals of the King of the Ring tournament. The winner of the prestigious bracket will receive a world title opportunity at SummerSlam, setting up a possible rematch between Orton and his longtime rival, John Cena - provided Cena retains against CM Punk at Night of Champions. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Sparks fly between Randy Orton and John Cena Interestingly, Orton's return was not just confined to in-ring action. Before the match, he had a brief but tense moment with Cena during a segment also involving Cody Rhodes and LA Knight. While Cena eventually walked away, the tension between the two legends was hard to miss - and perhaps a sign of things to come. FULL SEGMENT: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and LA Knight call out John Cena: SmackDown, June 13, 2025 Fans have been vocal online, with many divided over LA Knight's early exit. Comments under WWE's announcement of Orton's victory ranged from frustration over Knight's loss to support for Orton's comeback story. One fan posted, 'Randy will go all the way! He will win this year!' while another noted, 'Orton vs Sami will be gold.' Orton, a multiple-time world champion, has shown no signs of slowing down despite the recent setback at Backlash. If he manages to win the King of the Ring, it could set up one of WWE's most anticipated summer clashes. With storylines heating up and the King of the Ring tournament nearing its climax, all eyes are now on SmackDown's next chapter - and whether Orton's resurgence leads him back to the very top. Also Read: Ron Killings vs. John Cena heats up again - What's next for this WWE rivalry?
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Check out which missing WWE star is backstage at SmackDown today (possible SPOILER)
As of this morning, we knew that tonight's (June 13) episode of SmackDown would feature opening round matches in the King & Queen of the Ring tournaments, but we didn't exactly know which ones. That has been clarified, as WWE is now listing the following three tournament matches for the show: Cody Rhodes vs. Damian Priest vs. Andrade vs. Shinsuke Nakamura Randy Orton vs. LA Knight vs. Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes Charlotte Flair vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Candice LeRae vs. Chelsea Green This is Cody's first match on Raw or SmackDown programming (excluding dark matches) since February, per the data at CageMatch. It also means that Randy Orton is back on SmackDown tonight for the first time since he lost against John Cena at Backlash in early May. Advertisement Speaking of Cena, WWE is advertising him for the show too, along with United States Champion Jacob Fatu and Money in the Bank contract winner Naomi. In addition to the above information that's been officially announced by WWE, Fightful Select is reporting that Kiana James is backstage at SmackDown today. She last wrestled in WWE on a June 2024 episode of Raw, and was reportedly on the sidelines after that due to a leg injury. That she is backstage at SmackDown today doesn't guarantee she will be featured on TV, but it's at least a possibility. There's also yesterday's story about Hikuleo scheduled to be in the building tonight, which has led to speculation about his potential debut in The Bloodline as Talla Tonga. What are you looking forward to the most on tonight's episode of SmackDown, Cagesiders? Advertisement More from
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Randy Orton net worth in 2025, current WWE salary, contract and more
Image via WWE Randy Orton has been one of the most accomplished WWE superstars of all time. WWE has seen many talents come and go in the global juggernaut after they have surpassed their primes. However, there is a select few who have had lengthy tenures and are still wrestling in the best in-ring shape. One of those illustrious names is future WWE Hall of Famer Randy Orton . He made his debut in 2002 and is still an active competitor on the WWE roster. With his remarkable career that is still going strong, Orton has been able to make an incredible fortune for himself and his family. What is Randy Orton's net worth in 2025? According to sources such as Celebrity Net Worth and Sportskeeda, Randy Orton has earned a substantial amount due to his career as a professional wrestler. As of this date, Orton's net worth is estimated to be close to $ million, with the majority of his income derived from his WWE contract and endorsement deals. What is Randy Orton's salary in 2025? As per the same sources, Randy Orton's annual salary is estimated to be around $4 million. Randy Orton is still part of the active WWE roster Randy Orton has been an active in-ring WWE competitor since his debut in 2002. In his over two-decade-long career, the Apex Predator has claimed multiple championships and accolades. He made his return from a hiatus at the 2025 WWE Elimination Chamber PLE and resumed his rivalry with Kevin Owens from last year. The duo was set to clash in an epic showdown at WrestleMania 41. However, the match was cancelled after Owens announced that he would need to undergo neck surgery. Orton laid out an open challenge at The Show of Shows, which was answered by TNA's popular wrestling star, Joe Hendry. The Viper made quick work of him and defeated Hendry in a squash match. Following WrestleMania, he was embroiled in a heated feud with his iconic rival, John Cena. The two veterans battle in one last match at the WWE Backlash PLE for the Undisputed WWE Championship. At the end of a spectacular yet chaotic main event, Cena retained the title over Orton using some underhanded tactics. Orton has not been seen on WWE television since that night, so it remains to be seen what his next move will be in the company moving forward. Also read: Ron Killings net worth: A look at R-Truth's fortune after WWE return
