Friday Night Smackdown Review 6.9.2025.

Superstars Seen Showing Up.

Damien Priest. Giulia. Michin, and. Cm Punk were all seen showing up to the arena.

John Cena Segment.

I didn't like this, and i Will get into why, once I have run this segment through. Johns passion, and overall drive is infectious, and as he went through his history with the arena, and the state of Chicago, it hit me. This is going to be his last appearance on the blue brand, so this was a perfect time for him to kick back and have fun. Sami Zayn came out, and stated that he wanted to give John the same chance, that he gave him 10 years ago. Sami said that he was bringing back the United States Championship open challenge, and asked John for his blessing. John agreed, and Sami challenged him for a Match tonight. This was agreed on, much to the delight of the fans in Chicago. All of this was strong. The Impromptu Match was a nice blessing that echoed moments in John's career. And then it happened. Brock Lesnar came out. I have no interest in watching Brock Lesnar in our year of 2025. This undermined the severity of the promo dual, and sends the wrong message to younger fans. Evil corporate power good. Victims of misconduct bad. This was a vile reminder of how icky, and morally bankrupt this industry can be.

Melo Don't Miz Segment.

Melo Don't Miz, were given the outta the way you treatment, for Becky Lynch. Do better with Carmelo Hayes WWE.

Damien Priest vs Alestair Black.

Alestair Black, deat. Damien in what was solid, but forgetful TV Match, that echoed a solid form of chaos.

Drew vs Randy Next Week.

Randy Orton, will face. Drew Mcintyre next week, and I get the feeling that Colonel Gyle from Street Fighter might show up. Also Tiify and Jade for the womens belt. Next week sounds like appointment viewing.

Giulia vs Michin.

Giulia, beat. Michin in what was a bad TV Match, after Kiana James refused to learn her lesson.

Alexa Bliss And Charlotte Flair Segment.

So Charlotte Flair isn't cleared to compete after last weeks beatdown from The Secret Hervice, and lily's a Dr. Ok what? Lily's a Dr now. Patrick just go and have a lye down, everything will make sense when you wake up.

Seth Rollins Segment.

This was a sixteen minute promo tour da force, that in places was a delightful flip reverse from what we got on Monday, and it was great. Seth appeared from second level of the fans, and brought out his wife. Becky was agitated by the fans love for another woman, and this would be the theme of this segment. Seth promised the death of Cm Punk, whilst Lynch put herself over. This brought out Chicago's favourite son, and this brought on the flip reverse that I was talking about. Punk and Becky had another solid segment, and this lead to the ultimate croschendo. Punk left the ring after Becky slapped him repeatibly, forcing him to walk away, and this was when he said that he doesn't hit women, but he knows someone who does. This was when the theme of light it up echoed around the Allstate arena. AJ Lee was back, and she kicked Becky's arse, and it was great. Seth took Becky away, as Punk and AJ embraced in the ring as the show went off the air. I loved this.

Overview of Friday Night Smackdown.

I don't know what to make of this broadcast. On one hand the Matches were forgetful dut ok, and the promos were solid, however the overarching loom of Brock Lesnar in 2025 just makes me feel uneasy.

This weeks Friday Night Smackdown is a 7/10.