If you tuned into the November 28, 2025 edition of WWE SmackDown, you saw a show full of build-up, surprises, and enough drama to set the stage for the looming Survivor Series: WarGames 2025. From tournament battles to brutal elimination bouts here’s what went down.
Tournament Tensions “The Last Time Is Now” Heats Up The night kicked off strong with two quarter-final matches from The Last Time Is Now Tournament. In the first contest, Jey Uso faced off against Rusev. On a related note, after a back-and-forth contest with notable shots, reversals, and near-falls, Jey sealed the win with a classic Uso Splash. The second quarter-final saw LA Knight take on The Miz who sneaked back into the tournament under mysterious circumstances. Despite Miz’s crafty offense and attempts at foul play, Knight persevered and scored the victory with his finishing move (BFT), advancing to the next round. On a related note, these wins set up a semifinal showdown of high stakes — keeping viewers buzzing about who might win the tournament as the road leads into WarGames.
Women’s WarGames Advantage Flair vs Asuka On the women’s side, there was a key WarGames-advantage showdown Charlotte Flair vs Asuka. Both women brought big moves, counters, and near-falls. Asuka nearly pulled off a surprise, but Flair dodged a green-mist attempt, hit her big boot, followed by Natural Selection for the win. That victory gave Flair’s side the advantage heading into the women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series. That win gives Flair’s team a strategic edge. The moment was a gritty, back-and-forth battle sometimes wrestling feels like a chess match inside a storm.
The Closing match Survivor Series-Style 5-on-5 Elimination Match The show culminated in a throwback style traditional 5-on-5 elimination tag match: Team Hero (featuring Sami Zayn, Rey Fenix, Shinsuke Nakamura and Motor City Machine Guns) vs the antagonist faction MFT (with Solo Sikoa, JC Mateo, Talla Tonga, Tama Tonga, Tonga Loa). The eliminations came thick and fast, with bodies flying, pins, count-outs, and a brutal finish. In the end, after dramatic near-comebacks, Solo Sikoa stood tall as the sole survivor. But wait the night wasn’t over. As Sikoa basked in his victory, lights went out and the eerie The Wyatt Sicks appeared. Adding to the story, out of nowhere, Uncle Howdy attacked Sikoa with a Sister Abigail, leaving the live crowd reeling and hinting at a new conflict brewing between factions.
Bout Results at a Glance Match Winner / Outcome Jey Uso vs Rusev (Tournament QF) Jey Uso LA Knight vs The Miz (Tournament QF) LA Knight Charlotte Flair vs Asuka (WarGames Advantage) Charlotte Flair Survivor Series-style 5-on-5 Elimination Match MFT (Solo Sikoa sole survivor) What This Means for Survivor Series: WarGames This episode of SmackDown laid the groundwork and tension going into WarGames. Meanwhile, with tournament semis set, titles worth fighting for — and factions now openly at war, 2025’s Survivor Series is shaping up to be explosive. Charlotte’s ladies’ team has momentum, and with The Wyatt Sicks making a creepy reappearance and targeting Solo Sikoa, there’s an extra layer of mystery. Meanwhile, winners like Jey Uso and LA Knight may have newfound confidence going into high-stakes matches. If you ask me this SmackDown wasn’t just another TV episode. Along those lines, it was chess pieces being moved. The board is set, and the next few days will prove who really has the advantage.
Conclusion The November 28 — 2025 edition of SmackDown delivered a cocktail of tournament drama, faction tension, and impactful wins. With Survivor Series: WarGames now just around the corner, the excitement is at full throttle. From Jey Uso and LA Knight advancing in their tournament, to Charlotte Flair securing a WarGames edge — to Solo Sikoa surviving the elimination war and surviving the surprise Wyatt attack the show hit all the right notes. Expect surprises, chaos, and maybe some crowning moments this weekend.