Five potential spoilers for WWE SmackDown (Nov 13) after Crown Jewel 2026
WWE SmackDown will air on November 13 from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, serving as the immediate fallout show from the Crown Jewel 2026 Premium Live Event. John Cena is scheduled to appear, and the broadcast is expected to produce several storyline developments and turns.
Crown Jewel 2026 set multiple angles that SmackDown is likely to address: Undisputed Champion Sami Zayn collided with Roman Reigns in an epic encounter; Cody Rhodes delivered a punt to Randy Orton in their Last Man Standing match; Tiffany Stratton cashed in Money in the Bank on Chelsea Green to capture the WWE Women’s Championship; and Jade Cargill and The Baddies aligned with Fatal Influence to attack Alexa Bliss, Tatum Paxley, Bayley and Charlotte Flair on RAW. SmackDown will present responses to those incidents and related booking decisions.
Sami Zayn’s meetup with Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel reportedly earned Reigns’ respect, and SmackDown could reveal Zayn’s next challenger for the Undisputed WWE Championship. Damian Priest is mentioned as a possible contender after calling out WWE for giving the same names opportunities, and he could be the name announced on the blue brand.
Cody Rhodes’ punt to a beaten Randy Orton in their Last Man Standing match leaves Orton’s status in question; reports indicate Orton is not expected to return until after the holiday season. General Manager Nick Aldis is a possible SmackDown appearance to address Orton’s condition and could announce that The Viper will be out of action indefinitely with no timetable for a return.
The women’s division angles from RAW — Jade Cargill and The Baddies joining Fatal Influence to attack Alexa Bliss, Tatum Paxley, Bayley and Charlotte Flair — have been linked to Survivor Series: WarGames. Those teasers suggest both sides may be set to meet in the Women’s WarGames match at Survivor Series, and SmackDown could make that matchup official.
Tiffany Stratton’s Money in the Bank cash-in on Chelsea Green that resulted in Stratton winning the WWE Women’s Championship at Crown Jewel positions her for an explanation segment on SmackDown. Stratton is likely to appear to address her actions, and Chelsea Green could respond by confronting or brawling with the new champion on the show.
John Cena’s scheduled SmackDown appearance will be his first on the blue brand since the September 5, 2025 edition in Chicago, and he is expected to begin the John Cena Classic. Cena is set to invite the first superstars from SmackDown into the tournament, potentially the likes of CM Punk, Kevin Owens, or other top names to join the competition.
The next WWE Premium Live Event after Crown Jewel is Survivor Series: WarGames, which takes place on November 28, 2026, in Houston, Texas. Featured matches listed for the PLE are Team USA (Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, Je’Von Evans & 2 TBA) vs Team Mexico (Rey Mysterio, Penta & 3 TBA) — 5-on-5 men’s Tag Team Elimination match; Liv Morgan (c) vs Becky Lynch — Women’s World Title match; and The Bloodline (Roman Reigns, Jacob Fatu, Solo Sikoa, Jimmy & Jey Uso) vs 946 (Royce Keys, Carmelo Hayes, Cruz Montana, Bronco Nima & Lucien Price) (with Jaida Parker) — men’s WarGames match.