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Scotsman
11-07-2025
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WWE Friday Night Smackdown: UK start time and matches announced
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Something wicked this way comes at The Wyatt Sicks challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championship this evening Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... WWE Friday Night Smackdown kicks off a cornucopia of wrestling taking place this weekend. Alongside AEW All In, the WWE are set to run three events this weekend - NXT Great American Bash, Saturday Night's Main Event and WWE Evolution II. But before then - what's in store on the blue brand and what time will it start in the UK this evening? Will the spirit of Bray Wyatt permeate the blue brand's tag team division by the end of this evening's WWE Friday Night Smackdown? Ahead of a hectic weekend of events across the board, the stable gets their chance to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championship when they take on current holders The Street Profits this evening. We don't expect it to be a clean fight – owing to the other members of the tag division taking umbrage with Uncle Howdy et al. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad There's also set to be a match between two WWE superstars that have seen tensions between themselves – and a third party – elevated over recent weeks, and a Grammy-Award winner is to make an appearance this evening; watch out, Austin Theory. Here's your preview for WWE Friday Night Smackdown on July 11, 2025, the UK start time, and what events are also taking place throughout this weekend. What's been confirmed for WWE Friday Night Smackdown so far? WWE Tag Team Championship: The Street Profits (c) v The Wyatt Sicks The Wyatt Sicks finally get their chance to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championships after weeks of terrorizing the tag vision on tonight's WWE Smackdown. | WWE After weeks of animosity within the tag team division, your current champions The Street Profits are set to defend the titles against the supernatural, unnerving Wyatt Sicks. Uncle Howdy and his crew have been terrifying the Smackdown tag division for weeks now, leading to an uneasy truce between some of the other teams (DIY, Motor City Machine Guns, Fraxiom and The Street Profits) in order to 'eliminate' that threat. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad But is it all a plan to see the current champions softened up for 'easy pickings' by one of the other contenders and what happens if The Wyatt Sicks pick up the title and reign over the division Ron Killings v Aleister Black After jumping John Cena and eschewing being 'R-Truth' in favour of being true to himself, Ron Killings is set to take on Aleister Black - who hasn't taken too kindly to Killings. In recent weeks, Black has turned his attention to Killings finding him, for lack of a better phrase, somewhat of an annoyance. But that tension has also led to something brewing between himself and Damien Priest - who after supporting Killings during his time in The Judgement Day, once again finds himself defending the erratic superstar. Will Priest make his presence known tonight if things go too far? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Music star Jelly Roll to appear on Smackdown Grammy-Award winner Jelly Roll is also advertised to be appearing on WWE Smackdown this evening; the last time we saw the superstar in the ring was at SummerSlam 2024, when (unfortunately) Austin Theory received a chokeslam for… well… Grayson Waller's troubles. There is a rumour that Jelly Roll could be involved in this year's two-night SummerSlam PLE, so perhaps the ball starts rolling after his appearance this evening? What time is WWE Smackdown screening in the UK this evening? We're back to being night owls once again, as the latest episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown is set to air on Netflix from 1am BST on July 13 2025, with repeat screening on-demand shortly after broadcast. Remember also that WWE Smackdown is only two hours from here on in - so it's not too late to stay up to watch on a Friday night. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad I heard it's a busy weekend for wrestling - what's coming up over the next few days? Former WCW champion Bill Goldberg will be wrestling what is anticipated to be his retirement match at the weekend's WWE Saturday Night Main Event. | WWE Yes it is - if you're a fan of the WWE or AEW, this weekend is going to be a huge one for both companies. AEW is presenting its annual PPV, All In, with the big match this year set to be a AEW Heavyweight Championship match between current champion/belt hostage taker Jon Moxley against 'Hangman' Adam Page in a Texas Death Match. That show will start at 8pm BST and will be available to purchase through Amazon Prime Video. At the same time, the WWE's third brand, NXT, presents their latest PLE, Great American Bash, with the show set to be headlined by Oba Femi v Yoshiki Inamura for the NXT Championship - which will air on Netflix in the United Kingdom. Bill Goldberg will challenge for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship in what is being billed as his 'last' match when he faces Gunther at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, which will screen live through the WWE's YouTube channel from 1am BST on July 13 2025. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Finally, the all-female WWE PLE, Evolution, will be taking place on Sunday - once again, the PLE will air exclusively on Netflix in the United Kingdom from 12am BST on July 14 2025.
Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Saturday Night Main Event: Current card ahead of Goldberg's 'final' WWE match
The former WCW champion thinks it's time to hang up the boots - but some of us aren't so sure it'll happen... Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of wrestling's greatest champions is set to 'retire' this weekend. Former WCW champion Bill Goldberg will take on Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship in what is set to be his 'final' match. Here's why Goldberg is leaving the wrestling business behind and how you can watch him step into the ring one final time on UK television. When we mentioned at the start of the week that it is going to be a busy weekend for wrestling fans, we were not kidding around. With WWE Friday Night Smackdown around the corner, could more matches be announced for either the WWE's all-female PLE, Evolution, or will another match be added to what is already a pretty stacked card for the latest WWE Saturday Night's Main Event? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lapsed wrestling fans might have a particular interest in watching this month's event, as former WCW Champion Bill Goldberg steps into the ring, expectedly for his last time, as he challenges World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. After 'The Ring General' had called out Goldberg for months, last Monday saw the current champion narrowly avoid getting speared by Goldberg. But he still managed to get punched in the face while backing down from Goldberg's goading to hit him. Here's how you can watch Goldberg's 'last match' (we use that very loosely for good reason) in the United Kingdom, along with what other matches are scheduled to take place on the July 12, 2025, edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. Why is Bill Goldberg retiring from wrestling? Former WCW champion Bill Goldberg will be wrestling what is anticipated to be his retirement match at the weekend's WWE Saturday Night Main Event. | WWE Is he though? In wrestling, nothing is ever for certain… But Bill Goldberg's upcoming match against Gunther in Atlanta is widely speculated to be his final match in WWE. The decision to retire at this point is primarily driven by a combination of his advancing age, the toll his intense wrestling style has taken on his body, and a desire to live a more 'laid-back life' with his family. At 58 years old, Goldberg has been candid about the significant physical hurdles he faces in preparing for in-ring competition. He has revealed experiencing multiple injuries during his training for this final bout, including severe limitations with his left knee (making running difficult) and a right shoulder that he hasn't been able to use effectively for five years. These long-standing and recent injuries severely restrict his ability to perform his signature moves, like the Spear and Jackhammer, at the level he expects of himself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beyond the physical demands, Goldberg has also stated a desire to prioritize his personal life and family. He's mentioned on his podcast that he has "a life to live" and "responsibilities," indicating a shift in focus away from the demanding schedule of professional wrestling. He views this match as an opportunity to go out on his own terms and transition into a new chapter. While the storyline with Gunther began with "The Ring General" disrespecting Goldberg and his son, the underlying reasons for Goldberg's retirement are deeply personal and physical, culminating in this final anticipated performance. What other matches are taking place at the next WWE Saturday Night's Main Event? Three matches have so far been confirmed to take place on the July 12 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event - alongside the aforementioned Goldberg v Gunther match, LA Knight will square off against Seth Rollins while Randy Orton will take on Drew McIntyre. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With one more episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown to air, there could be more additions to the show before it goes live. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event - current card World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) v Goldberg Gunther (c) v Goldberg LA Knight v Seth Rollins Randy Orton v Drew McIntyre Will Saturday Night's Main Event screen in the United Kingdom this weekend? That you can, and you won't need a Netflix account to watch it either (just that TV license). The event will be screened live on the WWE's official YouTube channel from 1am BST on July 13 2025. What other WWE shows are taking place this weekend? It's pretty stuffed - and that's not counting that All Elite Wrestling's big All In show is also taking place on Saturday. Friday night once again will see WWE Smackdown air on Netflix in the United Kingdom, with NXT's Great American Bash to air shortly before Saturday Night's Main Event. Then, on Sunday (July 13 2025), the WWE's all-female PPV, Evolution II, will take place - again, set to air exclusively on Netflix in the United Kingdom Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Do you think this will be Goldberg's last wrestling match, or do you think he'll surprise everyone and end up your new World Heavyweight Champion one last time? Make your predictions ahead of this weekend's event by leaving a comment below.
Scotsman
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
WWE Saturday Night Main Event: Current card ahead of Goldberg's 'final' WWE match
The former WCW champion thinks it's time to hang up the boots - but some of us aren't so sure it'll happen... Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... One of wrestling's greatest champions is set to 'retire' this weekend. Former WCW champion Bill Goldberg will take on Gunther for the World Heavyweight Championship in what is set to be his 'final' match. Here's why Goldberg is leaving the wrestling business behind and how you can watch him step into the ring one final time on UK television. When we mentioned at the start of the week that it is going to be a busy weekend for wrestling fans, we were not kidding around. With WWE Friday Night Smackdown around the corner, could more matches be announced for either the WWE's all-female PLE, Evolution, or will another match be added to what is already a pretty stacked card for the latest WWE Saturday Night's Main Event? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Lapsed wrestling fans might have a particular interest in watching this month's event, as former WCW Champion Bill Goldberg steps into the ring, expectedly for his last time, as he challenges World Heavyweight Champion Gunther. After 'The Ring General' had called out Goldberg for months, last Monday saw the current champion narrowly avoid getting speared by Goldberg. But he still managed to get punched in the face while backing down from Goldberg's goading to hit him. Here's how you can watch Goldberg's 'last match' (we use that very loosely for good reason) in the United Kingdom, along with what other matches are scheduled to take place on the July 12, 2025, edition of Saturday Night's Main Event. Why is Bill Goldberg retiring from wrestling? Former WCW champion Bill Goldberg will be wrestling what is anticipated to be his retirement match at the weekend's WWE Saturday Night Main Event. | WWE Is he though? In wrestling, nothing is ever for certain… But Bill Goldberg's upcoming match against Gunther in Atlanta is widely speculated to be his final match in WWE. The decision to retire at this point is primarily driven by a combination of his advancing age, the toll his intense wrestling style has taken on his body, and a desire to live a more 'laid-back life' with his family. At 58 years old, Goldberg has been candid about the significant physical hurdles he faces in preparing for in-ring competition. He has revealed experiencing multiple injuries during his training for this final bout, including severe limitations with his left knee (making running difficult) and a right shoulder that he hasn't been able to use effectively for five years. These long-standing and recent injuries severely restrict his ability to perform his signature moves, like the Spear and Jackhammer, at the level he expects of himself. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Beyond the physical demands, Goldberg has also stated a desire to prioritize his personal life and family. He's mentioned on his podcast that he has "a life to live" and "responsibilities," indicating a shift in focus away from the demanding schedule of professional wrestling. He views this match as an opportunity to go out on his own terms and transition into a new chapter. While the storyline with Gunther began with "The Ring General" disrespecting Goldberg and his son, the underlying reasons for Goldberg's retirement are deeply personal and physical, culminating in this final anticipated performance. What other matches are taking place at the next WWE Saturday Night's Main Event? Three matches have so far been confirmed to take place on the July 12 2025 edition of Saturday Night's Main Event - alongside the aforementioned Goldberg v Gunther match, LA Knight will square off against Seth Rollins while Randy Orton will take on Drew McIntyre. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With one more episode of WWE Friday Night Smackdown to air, there could be more additions to the show before it goes live. WWE Saturday Night's Main Event - current card World Heavyweight Championship: Gunther (c) v Goldberg Gunther (c) v Goldberg LA Knight v Seth Rollins Randy Orton v Drew McIntyre Will Saturday Night's Main Event screen in the United Kingdom this weekend? That you can, and you won't need a Netflix account to watch it either (just that TV license). The event will be screened live on the WWE's official YouTube channel from 1am BST on July 13 2025. What other WWE shows are taking place this weekend? It's pretty stuffed - and that's not counting that All Elite Wrestling's big All In show is also taking place on Saturday. Friday night once again will see WWE Smackdown air on Netflix in the United Kingdom, with NXT's Great American Bash to air shortly before Saturday Night's Main Event. Then, on Sunday (July 13 2025), the WWE's all-female PPV, Evolution II, will take place - again, set to air exclusively on Netflix in the United Kingdom Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
July 4 2025: matches announced and UK start time
New threats, new challenges and your 2025 King and Queen of the Ring make up your WWE Smackdown viewing this evening Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The King and Queen of the Ring are to be in attendance on this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown. Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill are also set to be joined by Tiffany Stratton, who is set to lay out her plans for WWE Evolution, and Solo Sikoa - no doubt with new charge Tala Tonga. Here's your preview for WWE Friday Night Smackdown, the UK start time on Netflix and what Premium Live Events are coming up in the immediate future. Another WWE Premium Live Event is in the books, as WWE's annual trip to Saudi Arabia saw the culmination of two tournaments and another screwjob for CM Punk. 'The Voice of the Voiceless' took on John Cena, echoing their encounter back at WWE Night of Champions 2025. However, it would take various antics – including Seth Rollins and his new faction interfering and a possible Money In The Bank cash-in attempt – for Cena to walk out of Riyadh still your WWE Undisputed Champion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Those hostilities between Punk and Rollins continued on WWE Monday Night Raw earlier this week. However, there was an added factor: Gunther. While 'The Ring General' came out to run down his Saturday Night Main Event opponent Goldberg, Mr. Money in The Bank (alongside Paul Heyman) came down to make his intentions known. That prompted CM Punk to also make his way to the ring to trade blows with Rollins. However, his shove of Gunther, the current World Heavyweight Champion, was another talking point from the segment. Is the WWE seeing a potential epic between Punk and Gunther, should he pass his challenge against the former WCW Champion? Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Friday Night Smackdown, the UK start time on Netflix this evening, and a look at the next Premium Live Events coming up on the streaming network shortly. What's been announced so far for WWE Smackdown's July 4 2025 episode? Solo Sikoa and the newest member of his group to appear on Smackdown Your new United States champion, Solo Sikoa, is set to appear on WWE Smackdown this evening alongside his cronies - including Tala Tonga (right), who made his debut at WWE Night of Champions 2025. | WWE After a brutal match against family member Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship at WWE Night of Champions, Solo Sikoa emerged victorious – but not without the help, once again, of his family, and a brand new member making his debut. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Samoan Werewolf didn't have to contend with only JC Mateo and a returning Tonga Loa. The debut of Tala Tonga (former NJPW wrestler Hikuleo) also led to Sikoa earning the victory and the coveted title. All four men are expected to be on Smackdown this evening – so what next for the outlaws of The Bloodline stable? King and Queen of the Ring, Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill, to be in attendance WWE Night of Champions saw the crowning of the 2025 King and Queen of the Ring, with both Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill achieving victory after the arduous tournaments. This means that the pair have earned a right to challenge for their respective brand's top-tier titles – Cody for the Undisputed WWE Championship (currently held by John Cena) and Jade for the WWE Women's Championship (currently held by Tiffany Stratton). As per the rules of the tournament, the winners challenge for the World Championship on their specific brand. So, as the pair are set to address audiences on Smackdown this evening, will we know which champion they'll officially challenge ahead of the two-night WWE SummerSlam event later this year?" WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton nominates her WWE Evolution challenger Speaking of Tiffy Time, the WWE Women's Champion will also be on hand this evening where she is expected to nominate a challenger for the upcoming all-female WWE PLE, Evolution. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having seen off Nia Jax in an epic battle for the championship once again, will a familiar face be nominated, or will an NXT upstart, past or present, force Stratton's hand and include them in the title match?" What time is WWE Friday Night Smackdown starting in the UK tonight? While WWE Monday Night Raw was on at an earlier time this week, it's back to normal for late owls in the United Kingdom tonight. The latest episode of WWE Smackdown is scheduled to broadcast on Netflix from 1am BST on July 5 2025. When is the next WWE Premium Live Event? There's actually two - if we omit the upcoming WWE Saturday Night Main Event featuring Gunther defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg. WWE NXT will be hosting their 2025 edition of the Great American Bash, which will take place on July 12 2025 and airing on Netflix once again, while all three brands will congregate under one roof for the all-female Premium Live Event, WWE Evolution, which takes place on July 13 2025 and will also be screening exclusively on Netflix. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Let's be frank - do you think that John Cena will become a face (good guy) before the end of his run with the company, and are the WWE seeding a possible Cody Rhodes turn to the dark side? Make your pre-SummerSlam predictions by leaving a comment down below.
Scotsman
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
July 4 2025: matches announced and UK start time
New threats, new challenges and your 2025 King and Queen of the Ring make up your WWE Smackdown viewing this evening Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The King and Queen of the Ring are to be in attendance on this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown. Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill are also set to be joined by Tiffany Stratton, who is set to lay out her plans for WWE Evolution, and Solo Sikoa - no doubt with new charge Tala Tonga. Here's your preview for WWE Friday Night Smackdown, the UK start time on Netflix and what Premium Live Events are coming up in the immediate future. Another WWE Premium Live Event is in the books, as WWE's annual trip to Saudi Arabia saw the culmination of two tournaments and another screwjob for CM Punk. 'The Voice of the Voiceless' took on John Cena, echoing their encounter back at WWE Night of Champions 2025. However, it would take various antics – including Seth Rollins and his new faction interfering and a possible Money In The Bank cash-in attempt – for Cena to walk out of Riyadh still your WWE Undisputed Champion. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Those hostilities between Punk and Rollins continued on WWE Monday Night Raw earlier this week. However, there was an added factor: Gunther. While 'The Ring General' came out to run down his Saturday Night Main Event opponent Goldberg, Mr. Money in The Bank (alongside Paul Heyman) came down to make his intentions known. That prompted CM Punk to also make his way to the ring to trade blows with Rollins. However, his shove of Gunther, the current World Heavyweight Champion, was another talking point from the segment. Is the WWE seeing a potential epic between Punk and Gunther, should he pass his challenge against the former WCW Champion? Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Friday Night Smackdown, the UK start time on Netflix this evening, and a look at the next Premium Live Events coming up on the streaming network shortly. What's been announced so far for WWE Smackdown's July 4 2025 episode? Solo Sikoa and the newest member of his group to appear on Smackdown Your new United States champion, Solo Sikoa, is set to appear on WWE Smackdown this evening alongside his cronies - including Tala Tonga (right), who made his debut at WWE Night of Champions 2025. | WWE After a brutal match against family member Jacob Fatu for the United States Championship at WWE Night of Champions, Solo Sikoa emerged victorious – but not without the help, once again, of his family, and a brand new member making his debut. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The Samoan Werewolf didn't have to contend with only JC Mateo and a returning Tonga Loa. The debut of Tala Tonga (former NJPW wrestler Hikuleo) also led to Sikoa earning the victory and the coveted title. All four men are expected to be on Smackdown this evening – so what next for the outlaws of The Bloodline stable? King and Queen of the Ring, Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill, to be in attendance WWE Night of Champions saw the crowning of the 2025 King and Queen of the Ring, with both Cody Rhodes and Jade Cargill achieving victory after the arduous tournaments. This means that the pair have earned a right to challenge for their respective brand's top-tier titles – Cody for the Undisputed WWE Championship (currently held by John Cena) and Jade for the WWE Women's Championship (currently held by Tiffany Stratton). As per the rules of the tournament, the winners challenge for the World Championship on their specific brand. So, as the pair are set to address audiences on Smackdown this evening, will we know which champion they'll officially challenge ahead of the two-night WWE SummerSlam event later this year?" WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton nominates her WWE Evolution challenger Speaking of Tiffy Time, the WWE Women's Champion will also be on hand this evening where she is expected to nominate a challenger for the upcoming all-female WWE PLE, Evolution. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Having seen off Nia Jax in an epic battle for the championship once again, will a familiar face be nominated, or will an NXT upstart, past or present, force Stratton's hand and include them in the title match?" What time is WWE Friday Night Smackdown starting in the UK tonight? While WWE Monday Night Raw was on at an earlier time this week, it's back to normal for late owls in the United Kingdom tonight. The latest episode of WWE Smackdown is scheduled to broadcast on Netflix from 1am BST on July 5 2025. When is the next WWE Premium Live Event? There's actually two - if we omit the upcoming WWE Saturday Night Main Event featuring Gunther defending the World Heavyweight Championship against Goldberg. WWE NXT will be hosting their 2025 edition of the Great American Bash, which will take place on July 12 2025 and airing on Netflix once again, while all three brands will congregate under one roof for the all-female Premium Live Event, WWE Evolution, which takes place on July 13 2025 and will also be screening exclusively on Netflix. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
