WWE Smackdown 17 Oct 2025: Rhodes Punishes McIntyre As Ijla Drugovic Downs Sami Zayn For US Title

WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes addressed his fans talking them through his bout against Seth Rollins and what it meant, before teasing his upcoming challenge, after GM Nick Aldis opened the show with the announcement of the main event between McIntyre and Jacob Fatu. (WWE)

The WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair held their nerve and took advantage of the opening that popped up thanks to Blake Monroe's distraction ringside as Ruca got carried away. (WWE)

Carmelo Hayes attacked The Miz ahead of his bout against Sami Zayn and Ijla Drugovic answered Zayn's open challenge for the US title. (WWE)

And after an exciting bout full of twists and turns, Drugovic got the better of Sami Zayn in the bout for the US title. (WWE)

However, MFT, led by Solo Sikoa, attacked both Sami Zan and Ijla Drugovic. (WWE)

Following their assault, MFT were confronted by the mysterious Wyatt Sticks. (WWE)

the duo of Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin, and the pairing of Angel and Berto, showcased a classic display of tag team action. The explosive bout concluded when the Motor City Machine Guns executed a perfectly timed double-team move, resulting in a grand victory for the duo. (WWE)

The fixture was initially planned to feature McIntyre facing Jacob Fatu. However, it was revealed that the man who arrived wearing Fatu's gear was actually Rhodes. The charged encounter, brimming with emotions, ultimately ended in favour of McIntyre. Rhodes faced disqualification for striking his opponent with his Undisputed title. The champion attempted to inflict further punishment by using his signature move to put McIntyre through the announcers' table but was interrupted by the officials. (WWE)