Spoiler: Closing Match for September 12 WWE SmackDown Revealed

Tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown just got even bigger.

According to BodySlam.net’s Corey Hays, Randy Orton’s match with Drew McIntyre will officially close the September 12, 2025 broadcast, making it the main event of the night.

This development shifts the spotlight onto two of WWE’s top stars as they look to settle a heated rivalry inside the Scope Arena in Norfolk, Virginia. With Orton and McIntyre headlining, the rest of the card now builds toward this major clash.

The show is already loaded with high-profile moments, including Brock Lesnar making an appearance after attacking John Cena last week, Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill in a rematch from SummerSlam, and Sami Zayn issuing an open challenge for the United States Championship.

But now, with Orton and McIntyre locked in to headline the show, WWE fans can expect a dramatic ending that could impact storylines leading into Wrestlepalooza.

Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.

Do you think Randy Orton vs. Drew McIntyre is the right call for SmackDown’s main event, or should Sami Zayn’s open challenge have closed the show? Share your thoughts in the comments and let us know how you’d have booked the night.