WWE Smackdown EarlyStart Special 1PM 6/27/25 – June 27 2025
WWE Smackdown EarlyStart Special 1PM June 27 2025
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Show Information:
- Event: WWE SmackDown – Early-Start Edition
- Date: Friday, June 27, 2025
- Start Time: 1 PM ET (8 PM local time in Riyadh)
- Venue: Kingdom Arena, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
- Broadcast Details: Aired on USA Network (U.S.) and Netflix internationally
Match Card & Outcomes:
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| John Cena & CM Punk – Face-to-Face Promo | Heated verbal exchange raised the stakes for their upcoming title match |
| Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax – Last Woman Standing Match | Stratton retained her Women’s Championship |
| Street Profits (c) vs. Wyatt Sicks – Tag Team Title Match | Street Profits kept their titles after an intense battle |
| Zelina Vega (c) vs. Giulia – U.S. Women’s Title Match | Giulia captured the championship |
| DIY vs. Andrade & Rey Fenix | Andrade & Fenix won in a thrilling tag team bout |
| JC Mateo vs. Jimmy Uso | Mateo picked up the victory, thanks in part to outside interference |
| Queen of the Ring Build-Up Segment | Jade Cargill and Asuka delivered promos, joined by Naomi |
Highlights & Match Review:
- Cena vs. Punk Segment: Their war of words added serious tension ahead of their Undisputed WWE Championship clash at Night of Champions.
- Stratton vs. Nia: The champion endured Jax’s strength in a grueling match, winning by sheer resilience.
- Tag Title Defense: Street Profits held their ground against the powerful Wyatt Sicks in a hard-fought win.
- New Champion Crowned: Giulia delivered a standout performance to defeat Vega and claim the U.S. Women’s Championship.
- DIY vs. Andrade & Fenix: Fast-paced action and strong chemistry made this tag match a show-stealer.
- Bloodline Angle: JC Mateo’s win over Jimmy Uso was influenced by interference, with Jacob Fatu making a dramatic appearance to escalate the storyline.
- Women’s Division Drama: The Queen of the Ring segment set the stage for the tournament final with fierce promos from Jade, Asuka, and Naomi.
Coming Up Next: Night of Champions – June 28, 2025:
- Main Event: John Cena defends the Undisputed Title against CM Punk
- Other Matches: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton and Asuka vs. Jade Cargill in the King & Queen of the Ring tournament finals
Final Thoughts:
This early broadcast of SmackDown from Riyadh was packed with drama, title changes, and powerful storytelling. Giulia’s triumph, Cena and Punk’s tense confrontation, and deepening Bloodline tensions ensured that WWE fans are fully primed for the action-packed Night of Champions.