WWE Friday Night SmackDown

The second-to-last "WWE SmackDown" before "Night of Champions" airs this Friday, promising intense action and high stakes at Ball Arena.

Superstars from "SmackDown" and "Raw" are battling in the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments. In the King of the Ring, Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Jey Uso, and Sami Zayn have secured semifinal spots. For the Queen of the Ring, Alexa Bliss, Asuka, Jade Cargill, and Roxanne Perez are advancing to the semifinals.

On Friday’s "SmackDown," Orton faces Zayn in a King of the Ring semifinal match to earn a place in the finals. Meanwhile, the Queen of the Ring semifinals will feature a thrilling clash between fan-favorites Bliss and Asuka.

The action doesn’t stop there. Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will square off against Ron "R-Truth" Killings in a rematch from their "Saturday Night's Main Event" bout. This time, Killings is adopting a more serious demeanor. Can he pull off a shocking victory?

The "SmackDown" women’s division is on edge, particularly for WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, who is caught in a reignited rivalry with Nia Jax. Will Naomi seize an opportunity to capitalize on the chaos?

Additionally, Solo Sikoa is demanding an apology from Jacob Fatu after Fatu’s babyface turn at "Money in the Bank 2025," where he slammed Sikoa through a ladder. Sikoa insists he’ll forgive Fatu if he expresses love and loyalty. What will happen if Fatu refuses?