WWE SmackDown preview September 5, 2025: card and schedule

John Cena will make his final appearance at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois

CM Punk will make an unusual appearance to address Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins

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Sebastián Martínez
Sebastián Martínez
Published 09/05/2025

USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally, will air today, September 5, a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown, a show that will take place at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois. On this occasion, the show will feature the special appearance of John Cena and CM Punk, who hinted at his appearance last Monday on Monday Night Raw.

After surpassing the Clash in Paris threshold, John Cena has to make a decision about his short-term future. His farewell tour is nearing its end and it seems that Brock Lesnar will be one of his last opponents. Tonight, Cena will celebrate his last appearance at the Allstate Arena in Chicago, Illinois, the venue that witnessed the legendary wrestler's debut in 2002.

Below you will find all the information about the card, the SmackDown schedule, and how to watch the show live. Remember that Solowrestling will provide coverage with its usual report and notes.

WWE SmackDown Matches September 5, 2025

  • John Cena will talk about his future after his victory over Logan Paul at Clash in Paris
  • CM Punk will respond to Becky Lynch and Seth Rollins

WWE SmackDown Schedule September 5, 2025

Time Countries
18:00 Mexico City (Mexico), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Managua (Nicaragua), San Jose (Costa Rica), San Salvador (El Salvador), Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
19:00 Bogota (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Panama City, Quito (Ecuador)
20:00 New York (United States), Caracas (Venezuela), La Paz (Bolivia), Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Santiago (Chile)
21:00 Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Asuncion (Paraguay)
01:00 Canary Islands (Spain)
02:00 Spain

How to Watch WWE SmackDown Live

  • United States: USA Network
  • Mexico: FOX Sports
  • LATAM and Spain: Netflix through basic or premium subscription