Perth, October 10 — The final WWE SmackDown before Crown Jewel 2025 brought chaos and spectacle as Aleister Black outlasted Damian Priest in a brutal Last Man Standing match — with major help from Zelina Vega.
Priest dominated early, hammering Black across ringside before Vega pleaded for him to stop. The distraction allowed Black to unleash a fireball attack followed by a crushing Black Mass to win. Black and Vega celebrated together as the crowd erupted.
In other action, The Wyatt Sicks successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits in a hard-fought contest that ended with a sudden Sister Abigail finisher. The post-match stare-down hinted at more faction warfare ahead.
Sami Zayn issued an open challenge answered by Shinsuke Nakamura, but their match ended in no contest after interference from outside forces, leaving both men frustrated.
The women’s tag division saw Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer defeat Giulia and Kiana James in a fast-paced encounter. Vaquer’s tribute to Eddie Guerrero — a frog splash finish — earned a standing ovation from fans in Perth.
Cody Rhodes opened the show with a fiery promo teasing his next major opponent, vowing that his “story isn’t finished yet.”
This episode of SmackDown perfectly balanced storyline drama and in-ring intensity. The fireball spot, Vega’s emotional involvement, and the Wyatt Sicks’ dominance show WWE’s renewed focus on cinematic storytelling before Crown Jewel 2025.
