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Friday Night SmackDown
September 11, 2026 · Mexico City, MEX, MX
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Friday Night SmackDown Results Summary
The closing listed result is Sami Zayn def. CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Title. 1 championship change is identified in the official result lines. 5 official match outcomes are listed.
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Chelsea Green scores epic win against Nia Jax: SmackDown highlights, Sept. 11, 2026
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Full Friday Night SmackDown Results, Winners and Match Recaps
Results are shown in WWE's published order. Each match lists the winner, opponent, finish information and title impact when those details are available.
Winner
AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix
DefeatedRicky Saints
def. Ricky Saints
Champion retained
Eventually, Fenix connected with the Mexican Muscle Buster to win the match and retain the title.
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AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix returned home to Mexico City to defend the title against Ricky Saints. Fenix came out of the blocks strong, but Saints weathered the early storm and nailed the Revolution DDT. When Saints looked for Rochambeau, Fenix countered with a handspring stunner. Eventually, Fenix connected with the Mexican Muscle Buster to win the match and retain the title.
AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix defends the title against the arrogant Ricky Saints. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.
Clip length 03:46 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
Nikki Bella
DefeatedPaige
def. Paige
Finish: Pinfall
Despite the early onslaught, Bella pinned Paige while placing her foot on the ropes to secure a sneaky win before running out of the ring and up the ramp.
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For the first time in more than 10 years, Paige and Nikki Bella squared off one-on-one. Paige clobbered Bella to start the match and sent her into the barricade. Despite the early onslaught, Bella pinned Paige while placing her foot on the ropes to secure a sneaky win before running out of the ring and up the ramp. Baron Corbin viciously assaulted Lil Yachty and Trick Williams
Paige and Nikki Bella battle one-on-one for the first time in more than 10 years. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.
Clip length 03:02 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green
DefeatedNia Jax
def. Nia Jax
Championship: WWE Women's Championship
Champion retained
Green put the mask back on and struck Jax in the face before nailing a mega Unprettier to win the match and retain the title.
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WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green defended her title within the allotted 30-day period in a clash with Nia Jax. Green went for a dive to the outside, but Jax caught her before sending her over the announce table. Jax attempted to rip the mask off Green's face, but Green pivoted and used her power to send Jax from the top rope to the mat. Jax eventually pulled the mask off Green, and Lash Legend readied to strike Green in the face. Tiffany Stratton, however, moved Green out of the way and absorbed Legend's punch instead. Green put the mask back on and struck Jax in the face before nailing a mega Unprettier to win the match and retain the title.
WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green digs deep to defeat Nia Jax in a tense title defense. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.
Clip length 03:01 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
AAA Tag Team Champions The War Raiders
DefeatedDamian Priest & R-Truth
def. Damian Priest & R-Truth
Finish: Pinfall
The War Raiders then nailed Ragnarok on Truth to win the match and remain AAA Tag Team Champions.
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Damian Priest agreed to team with R-Truth for one more ride as they looked to dethrone AAA Tag Team Champions The War Raiders. Ivar obliterated R-Truth early, as The War Raiders bombarded Truth with their attack. Priest fought to get the match back in his favor before tagging in Truth, who paid homage to John Cena by hitting the Five Knuckle Shuffle on Erik. In an awesome show of power, Truth hit the Attitude Adjustment on Ivar, but Erik broke up the pinfall. Erik and Ivar took Priest out of the equation with an assisted pop-up powerslam. The War Raiders then nailed Ragnarok on Truth to win the match and remain AAA Tag Team Champions.
Damian Priest and R-Truth look to dethrone AAA Tag Team Champions The War Raiders. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.
Clip length 03:42 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
Sami Zayn
DefeatedCM Punk
def. CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Title
Championship: Undisputed WWE Championship
Title change
Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae came down to ringside, seemingly to try to help Zayn win the match.
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Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk squared off against Sami Zayn in a rematch from when Punk defeated Zayn for the title a few months ago. Punk seemingly injured his knee early and continued to favor it. Despite the injury, Punk found a weakness to exploit, attacking Zayn's recently healed broken wrist. When Punk went for the Go to Sleep, Zayn countered it into a Figure-Four Leglock. When Zayn attempted a Helluva Kick, Punk moved out of the way and nailed the GTS, but Zayn kicked out after Punk's knee buckled. Johnny Gargano and Candice LeRae came down to ringside, seemingly to try to help Zayn win the match.
Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk defends the title against Sami Zayn in an epic bout. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.
Clip length 15:46 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Title changes
WWE Championship Changes at Friday Night SmackDown
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Undisputed WWE Championship: Sami Zayn
Sami Zayn def. CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Title
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Friday Night SmackDown result and event details
Friday Night SmackDown from Arena CDMX in Mexico City featured five official results. Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Title. Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Title, Chelsea Green retained the WWE Women's Title, and The War Raiders retained the AAA Tag Team Titles. Nikki Bella also defeated Paige.
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Friday Night SmackDown schedule context
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Main result and verified match count
The closing listed result is Sami Zayn def. CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Title. 1 championship change is identified in the official result lines. 5 official match outcomes are listed.
Championship changes
Three championships were defended. Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Title. Chelsea Green retained the WWE Women's Title. The War Raiders retained the AAA Tag Team Titles. Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Title from CM Punk.
Key moments from the verified WWE recap
Sami Zayn won the Undisputed WWE Title from CM Punk. Rey Fenix retained the AAA Cruiserweight Title. Chelsea Green retained the WWE Women's Title. The War Raiders retained the AAA Tag Team Titles. Nikki Bella defeated Paige.
What the result means for fans
The event took place at Arena CDMX in Mexico City. Randy Orton vowed to target the Undisputed WWE Champion. The show aired on WWE platforms including the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, and Peacock.
Event format: SmackDown broadcast
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Where it sits in the 2026 SmackDown schedule
The previous listed SmackDown date is SmackDown on September 4, 2026. The next listed SmackDown date is Friday Night SmackDown on September 18, 2026.
What is confirmed on this page
This event listing contains a confirmed start, the Arena CDMX venue listing, 5 listed matches, 5 market viewing listings, and an official ticket link. Unknown fields stay visibly TBA instead of being inferred from a normal weekly slot.
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Friday Night SmackDown: What fans need to know
Who won the main event of Friday Night SmackDown?
Sami Zayn defeated CM Punk to win the Undisputed WWE Title.
Did Rey Fenix retain the AAA Cruiserweight Title?
Yes, Rey Fenix defeated Ricky Saints to retain the AAA Cruiserweight Title.
What happened in the WWE Women's Title match?
Chelsea Green defeated Nia Jax to retain the WWE Women's Title.
Which tag team titles were defended?
The War Raiders defeated Damian Priest and R-Truth to retain the AAA Tag Team Titles.
What was the result of Nikki Bella vs. Paige?
Nikki Bella defeated Paige.
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