WWE SmackDown results — June 13, 2025
Lexington, KY (Rupp Arena).
SmackDown Sparks Fireworks: King & Queen Tournaments Ignite, Cena’s Reign Challenged in Explosive Lexington Showdown
WWE SmackDown transformed Rupp Arena into a pressure cooker of ambition and betrayal last night, as the King and Queen of the Ring tournaments escalated with four high-stakes Fatal 4-Way matches. With SummerSlam title shots on the line, legends clashed, alliances shattered, and a furious John Cena vowed vengeance after a brutal ambush.
🔥 Cena’s “Mount Rushmore” Ego Meets Cold Reality
The show erupted when WWE Champion John Cena stormed the ring, declaring himself wrestling’s undisputed deity: “Pro wrestling’s Mount Rushmore?
It’s John Cena, John Cena, John Cena, John Cena!” He boasted of manipulating rivals like chess pieces, from CM Punk’s “hypocrisy” to Seth Rollins’ Money in the Bank hesitation. But Cody Rhodes shut down the swagger: “Why didn’t your 25-year plan include me pinning you at Money in the Bank?”
The drama intensified as Randy Orton vowed to reclaim his 15th world title, even if it meant “dropping Cody like a brother.” LA Knight then hijacked the segment, mocking Cena as a “genius, balding bitch” and vowing to topple the establishment.
As Cena exited, Ron “R-Truth” Killings blindsided him, igniting a brawl that required security intervention. Backstage, a livid Cena screamed at GM Nick Aldis, setting the stage for a grudge match.
WWE SmackDown Results — King of the Ring: Orton’s Ruthless Path to Victory
In a chaotic men’s quarterfinal, Randy Orton outlasted LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes, and Aleister Black. The action peaked when Knight seemed poised to win after flattening Black with the BFT, until Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker (Seth Rollins’ allies) yanked him from the ropes.
Hayes capitalized with a top-rope Frog Splash, only for Orton to intercept him mid-air with a thunderous RKO. The Viper pinned Knight to advance, setting up a semifinal clash with Sami Zayn.
“Orton’s RKO was poetry in motion, a reminder that experience thrives in chaos.”
— Wade Barrett, Commentary
WWE SmackDown Results — Queen of the Ring: Cargill’s Dominance, Bliss’ Shocker
Jade Cargill bulldozed through Michin, Piper Niven, and former Queen Nia Jax in her bracket. Despite Niven and Jax’s temporary alliance, their partnership imploded when Jax speared Niven through a barricade. Cargill seized the moment, spiking Niven with Jaded to secure her semifinal spot.
The night’s biggest upset came when Alexa Bliss pinned Candice LeRae just seconds before Charlotte Flair forced Alba Fyre to tap out. With Flair’s submission rendered void by Bliss’ pinfall, The Queen was eliminated, marking another shocking early tournament exit.
Chaos Beyond the Ring
Naomi’s Money in the Bank Mind Games —
New Ms. MITB Naomi teased cashing in on WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton, recalling how Stratton “bashed her skull in” during past battles. When Nia Jax attacked Stratton mid-promo, Naomi held back, signaling that a calculated, brutal cash-in looms.
Fatu vs. Solo: Bloodline War Escalates —
After betraying Solo Sikoa at MITB, Jacob Fatu roared, “Solo says I’m nothing without him? That’s why I had to remind him, you don’t get in where you fit in!” Solo responded via video, demanding Fatu whisper “I love you, Solo” next week, or face annihilation.
Wyatt Sicks’ Creeping Victory —
The eerie faction (Dexter Lumis, Joe Gacy) defeated Motor City Machine Guns after Uncle Howdy directed a top-rope leg drop. Post-match, the group encircled the ring, deepening their psychological grip on SmackDown.
Final Bell
With Night of Champions just weeks away, SmackDown’s tournament battles have set explosive trajectories: Orton eyes gold, Cargill looks unstoppable, and Cena’s “math” faces human variables like Rhodes’ resolve and Killings’ rage. As CM Punk told Cena during a later confrontation: “The Truth hurts, and I’ll follow you to hell to prove I’m better”.
Key Semifinal Matchups (Night of Champions, June 28)
- King of the Ring: Randy Orton vs. Sami Zayn; Cody Rhodes vs. TBD
- Queen of the Ring: Jade Cargill vs. Roxanne Perez; Alexa Bliss vs. TBD
Winners earn title shots at SummerSlam
Quick Match Results:
- Randy Orton def. LA Knight, Carmelo Hayes & Aleister Black in Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match
- Jade Cargill def. Nia Jax, Michin & Piper Niven in Fatal 4-Way Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal Match
- The Wyatt Sicks def. Motor City Machine Guns
- Alexa Bliss def. Charlotte Flair, Alba Fyre & Candice LeRae in Fatal 4-Way Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal Match
- Cody Rhodes def. Damian Priest, Shinsuke Nakamura & Andrade in Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring Quarterfinal Match
Source: WWE