WWE SmackDown on November 13, 2026 took place live from the Amerant Bank Arena in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. This week, John Cena is back on SmackDown!
Summary of WWE SmackDown on November 13, 2026
WWE SmackDown Fort Lauderdale, Florida
The commentators are Michael Cole and Corey Graves. The French-language commentators are Christophe Agius and Nadir Mohammedi.
– Tonight it’s WWE SmackDown, the blue brand kicks off with the arrival of the GOAT, the best in the world, John Cena. Cheered by the crowd, the 17-time world champion comes out to reveal a new participant in the John Cena Classic. The Champ glorifies his tournament: it will be the Competition of Opportunities. John thus reveals the next participant here in Fort Lauderdale: in the person of Charlotte Flair, the woman with the most titles in history.
– Ric Flair’s daughter speaks up. She seems moved. She recalls her terrible night at WrestleMania 41, where John Cena comforted her. For Charlotte, the Champ rekindled her love of wrestling after that difficult period. Flair is going to win this belt!
– Rey Mysterio and Cody Rhodes spoke to Nick Aldis backstage, a few days before Survivor Series. The SmackDown general manager wanted to speak one-on-one with the American Nightmare. Has Cody moved on after his victory over Randy Orton at Crown Jewel? It would seem so, the captain of Team USA is focused on his recruitment for November 28.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
MFT (Tama Tonga & Talla Tonga) (c) vs Bakusai (Kyoki & Shinsuke Nakamura)
Kyoki started strong in this matchup, but the MFTs appeared more experienced and kept the pace. Forearms rained down on Kyoki’s torso. Haku wasted no time striking Shinsuke’s partner with his cane, behind the referee. The former United States Champion finally stepped into the ring. The two Japanese wrestlers attacked the legendary Haku. But just as the challengers looked set to win this bout, the War Raiders arrived to attack all four competitors. Disqualification!
Winner: MFT (by disqualification)
– Moments before his match against Gunther, Finn Balor criticizes his opponent for the night. The Irishman is ready for this showdown: he will correct the Austrian and show that he is not finished.
Single Match
Axiom vs Damian Priest
Following last week’s battering, the Spanish Axiom seeks revenge. The two men did not hold back, blows were brutal. Thanks to his Razor’s Edge, Damian Priest won this bout. After the match, Nathan Frazer came to the aid of his partner, lying inert in the center of the ring. But Damian felled Nathan with his South of Heaven… What does the future hold for the former world champion?
Winner: Damian Priest
– Fatal Influence disagree with John Cena’s choice… Charlotte Flair doesn’t deserve her place in the tournament! Jacy Jayne and her friends have belittled the Champ. Impressed by their recent performances and by their current tirade backstage, John Cena took charge, inviting the entire faction to the John Cena Classic on December 14.
LIVE RESULTS!
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