Sami Zayn will hold an open challenge for the United States Championship on WWE SmackDown

Nick Aldis expands the card of tonight's blue brand show

This will be the Canadian's second title defense in his first reign as champion

Sami Zayn
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Antonio Rubio
Antonio Rubio
Published 09/12/2025

WWE will celebrate a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown tonight from the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. The show will feature several segments and matches of interest, highlighting a special appearance by Brock Lesnar, a one-on-one between Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton, and a defense of the WWE Women's Championship. But it won't be the only title at stake.

In a recent update, Nick Aldis has confirmed that Sami Zayn will hold a new open challenge for the United States Championship. It is worth noting that the Canadian announced the return of this series of challenges that John Cena popularized at one point. In fact, his first opponent was "The Greatest of All Time," but an intervention by Brock Lesnar led to an abrupt end to the match.

This will be Zayn's second title defense in his first reign as United States Champion. Sami won the title by defeating Solo Sikoa in the SmackDown episode held in France one day before Clash in Paris. Taking this into account, it wouldn't be surprising if the MFT leader responded to the challenge tonight.

Updated WWE SmackDown Card September 12, 2025

  • WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Jade Cargill
  • Open Challenge for the United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. opponent to be determined
  • Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre
  • Brock Lesnar will make an appearance to explain his attacks on John Cena

WWE SmackDown Schedule September 12, 2025

Time Countries
19:00 Mexico City (Mexico), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Managua (Nicaragua), San José (Costa Rica), San Salvador (El Salvador), Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
20:00 New York (United States), Bogotá (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Panama, Quito (Ecuador)
21:00 Caracas (Venezuela), La Paz (Bolivia), Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic
22:00 Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay), Santiago (Chile), Asunción (Paraguay)
01:00 Canary Islands (Spain)
02:00 Spain

How to Watch WWE SmackDown

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