The September 5 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is taking place in Chicago and it seems that the blue brand has multiple Monday Night Raw stars in the building.
Ringside News has learned that several top WWE Raw Superstars are backstage at the Allstate Arena in Chicago for the September 5 episode, including AJ Styles and the New Day. While they aren’t currently scheduled for the main show, the trio is expected to compete in dark matches once the cameras stop rolling.
This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown will be a special one as it’s set to be John Cena’s final appearance on the blue brand. That’s not all as CM Punk will also make a special appearance on the show and Sami Zayn will make his first appearance as the WWE United States Champion for good measure.
WWE SmackDown September 5, 2025 Full Card
- John Cena Addresses the WWE Universe
- CM Punk Appearance
- Sami Zayn’s First Appearance as WWE United States Champion
With major Raw stars in the building and Wrestlepalooza on the horizon, WWE is making sure this week’s SmackDown will be a great one. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.
Which moment are you most excited to see on this week’s SmackDown—John Cena’s segment, CM Punk’s appearance, or Sami Zayn’s appearance? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
September 5, 2025 3:04 pm