On March 28, 2025, WWE SmackDown took place at the O2 Arena in London, England, presenting an exciting build-up to WrestleMania 41 with significant matches and story development. Hightlighting three of WWE’s top stars, the event showcased two title fights and a highly predicted contract signing. Here,are the carefully analysed outcomes, highlights, and ratings of the performance .
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Opening Segment of WWE SmackDown: Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre
The show started with Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, getting great praise from the London viewers. Before giving his next match against John Cena at WrestleMania some attention, he carefully absorbed the surroundings. Rhodes was quickly followed by Randy Orton, resulting in a changing part of crowd chants and excitement for their upcoming WrestleMania matches. Drew McIntyre joined them shortly and a match between The Scottish Warrior and The Viper was set up later for the night.
Match 1: WWE Tag Team Championship –
The Street Profits (c) vs. Pretty Deadly
In the first match of the evening, The Street Profits (Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins) defended their titles against Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince and Kit Wilson) fighting for the WWE Tag Team Championship.
Key Highlights:
The event started with Wilson and Dawkins fighting, hence highlighting their physicality.
About the majority of the game, The Street Profits performed outstanding double-team attacks.
- Dawkins’ spinebuster on Prince, followed by Ford’s Frog Splash near-fall, was created a turning point.
- The match ended with The Street Profits making a combination move called the “Doomsday Blockbuster” for the win.
Winners:
The Street Profits defended their positions.
Rating: B+
Deliverying strong teamwork and many highlights that kept the crowd engaged throughout, this match was praised.
Match 2: Women’s Tag Team Battle
Katana Chance & Kayden Carter vs. Alba Fyre & Piper Niven
Katana Chance and Kayden Carter battled against Piper Niven and Alba Fyre jointly known as the Secret Hervice in this women’s tag team match.
Match Highlight:
- With Fyre’s fast double-team shots, Chance and Carter got a strong start.
- Niven used her size advantage to control Chance; again she will excelle.
- As Chelsea Green is distracted, the finish shows Niven striking Carter again with a brutal Piper Driver.
Winners:
Piper Niven and Alba Fyre.
Rating: B
The game effectively developed Niven and Fyre’s heel personae while also spotlighting young talent in Chance and Carter.
3rd Match: WWE SmackDown United States Championship -LA Knight vs Braun Strowman
Next up, LA Knight was defending his United States Championship against Braun Strowman.
Highlights of the match:
- Strowman used his size to overwhelm Knight early on to assert authority.
- Knight reacted with speed, including a dropkick that sent Strowman spinning.
- Jacob Fatu’s involvement as the game more intresting as it caused mayhem that ended in a no-contest when he smack both opponents.
Outcome:
No contest due to interference from Jacob Fatu.
Rating: A
While leaving audience members wanting more, this game was wild and created next plots revolving around Fatu, Knight, and Strowman.
Match 4: Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre
Former rivals Randy Orton faced Drew McIntyre after confronting earlier on the night.
Key Highlights:
- The crowd was evenly divided cheering for both the fighters.
- Orton hits multiple back suplex on McIntyre on the announcers table.
- The Scottish Warrior tries to destroy The Viper’s back but the latter counters.
- Kevin Owens distracts Orton which helps McIntyre to hit a Claymore.
Winner:
Drew McIntyre via pinfall
Rating: B+
Owens tries to hit a piledriver to the Legend Killer on the announcers table but Orton counters.
Two more matches took place on the blue brand. Charlotte Flair faced Michin where the Queen won the match with her signature figure eight leg lock. It was just a way to highlight her in-ring skills and Michin had no chance of winning the match.
During a backstage area The Miz along with Carmelo Hayes stated to Jimmy Uso that neither Jimmy nor Jey can beat Gunther. It sets up a match between Jimmy and The Miz. The Bloodline member won the match.
Major Event: WrestleMania Contract Signing
The contract signing for the WrestleMania main event with CM Punk, Roman Reigns, and Seth Rollins stole the show for the night.
Highlights:
- With all three celebrities having comments and punch ahead of their signatures, tensions were high.
Every contestant made clear statement of their will for the title. - The show ended in disorder as fights emerged, suggesting the fierce competition building up to WrestleMania.
General Review of Program
The 28th of March 2025 edition of WWE SmackDown was a great show that successfully launched various stories the future of WrestleMania. There was a lot at risk, and the games were close, so viewers stayed tuned in.
Vijay Suyal