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Last night’s WWE SmackDown featured more than one shocking moment, but Charlotte Flair may have stolen the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
During her match with Nia Jax, Flair suffered an unexpected wardrobe malfunction that forced the production crew to repeatedly cut to black as she tried to adjust her gear. The interruptions were noticeable to viewers at home, though the match continued without being stopped.
Despite the hiccup, Flair carried on like a pro, keeping her composure and finishing the bout against “The Irresistible Force.” Fans on social media were quick to praise her professionalism and the production team’s quick response to contain the situation on live television.
Before the match, Flair was part of a backstage segment that hinted at her next big storyline. The Queen and her tag team partner Alexa Bliss, the current WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, crossed paths with the newly crowned WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill.
Cargill, fresh off a dominant win over Tiffany Stratton, delivered a warning to the women’s locker room, claiming that anyone who steps to her will meet the same fate. As she walked past Flair and Bliss, tensions flared immediately. Cargill held her championship high, exchanging heated words with the duo before Bliss pulled Flair back, reminding her to focus on her upcoming match with Jax.
It seems WWE may be planting the seeds for a major showdown between Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill — a clash between two powerhouses that could redefine the SmackDown women’s division.
Wardrobe slip aside, Flair remains front and center in the women’s scene, and with Jade Cargill now on top of the mountain, the blue brand may be heading toward an explosive confrontation between two of the most dominant stars in WWE history.
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WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix for international fans, emanating from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix for international fans from the Mullett Arena on the campus of Arizona State University.
After more than a year away from the ring, Ilja Dragunov stormed back into WWE in a big way—by taking the United States Championship from Sami Zayn on SmackDown.
Dragunov, who hadn’t competed since last September, became the seventh challenger to answer Zayn’s weekly open challenge. The “Mad Dragon” made the most of his shot, going toe-to-toe with the resilient champion in a hard-hitting clash that lived up to both men’s reputations.
The bout was physical from the opening bell, packed with punishing strikes and near-falls. Zayn looked to have things under control late in the match, lining up for his trademark Helluva Kick—but Solo Sikoa chose that moment to make his presence felt. The Bloodline powerhouse appeared at ringside, briefly distracting Zayn and giving Dragunov just enough time to recover.
Sensing an opening, Dragunov exploded with the Torpedo Moscow, flooring Zayn before sealing the deal with a thunderous H-Bomb elbow drop. The three-count ended Zayn’s 50-day reign and crowned Dragunov as the new United States Champion—his first title since joining the main roster. The victory adds to Dragunov’s already impressive résumé, which includes reigns as both NXT and NXT UK Champion.
However, Dragunov’s celebration was short-lived. Moments after the match, Sikoa and his MFT allies launched a brutal attack on both Dragunov and Zayn. Standing tall over the fallen Superstars, Sikoa declared that he would “bring gold back to his family.” But before The Bloodline could further their assault, the Wyatt Sicks emerged, creating a tense standoff that closed the show.
With Dragunov now holding the red, white, and blue gold, and Sikoa vowing vengeance, the United States Title picture just became one of the most volatile storylines on SmackDown.
WWE SmackDown airs live tonight on the USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally, emanating from the SAP Center in San Jose, California.
It looks like WWE might be losing another major name to injury — and this one could have big implications for SmackDown storylines moving forward.
According to a new report from BodySlam, Jacob Fatu has suffered an injury that’s expected to keep him out of action for an extended stretch, potentially sidelining The Samoan Werewolf well into 2026.
While the exact details surrounding Fatu’s condition haven’t been made public, sources indicate that it’s a non-wrestling-related injury and serious enough to take him off WWE programming for the foreseeable future.
The timing couldn’t be worse for Fatu, who was gaining major momentum as part of his heated feud with Drew McIntyre. Many fans believed he was on the verge of breaking into the Undisputed WWE Championship picture alongside Cody Rhodes. After dropping the United States Title to Solo Sikoa back in June, it seemed WWE was positioning him for a main event push — plans that now appear to be on hold.
This isn’t the first health setback Fatu has dealt with since joining WWE. He missed brief time last year due to a foot injury following SummerSlam, and later tweaked something again during Survivor Series: WarGames, though he managed to bounce back quickly on both occasions. At this point, it’s unclear whether his latest issue is connected to either of those earlier incidents.
As for what this means for Drew McIntyre’s ongoing storylines, nothing has been confirmed. WWE hasn’t provided an update on McIntyre’s next feud or when Fatu was originally expected to challenge for the Undisputed WWE Title.
Hopefully, Fatu’s recovery goes smoothly — he’s been one of the most talked-about additions to the roster in recent months, and his absence will definitely be felt on SmackDown.
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