WWE announced one new match and one new segment for the card of tonight’s WWE SmackDown show at the Mullett Arena in Tempe, Arizona.
In regards to the new match, this was announced to be a WWE United States Championship Open Challenge match of mystery opponent vs. Ilja Dragunov (c).
"It is my duty to keep the legacy of the open challenges alive."
— WWE (@WWE) October 24, 2025
New United States Champion @UNBESIEGBAR_ZAR is looking for a fight, who will step up TONIGHT on #SmackDown?
📺 8e/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/0E9BOFKJX7
In regards to the new segment, this was announced to be Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre making appearances on the show.
Current card for October 24th WWE SmackDown show:
- WWE United States Championship Open Challenge match – mystery opponent vs. Ilja Dragunov (c)
- Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre to appear
ROH Final Battle 2025 Media Scrum: ROH TV Deal Talks Update, Nick Wayne Broken Foot Injury Update & Potential for Interim ROH TV Champion, Zayda Steel AEW & ROH Contract Status, Potential of Blake Christian Using Zack Harlow Song, Mercedes Mone ROH Future
WWE: Bianca Belair Broken Finger Injury Update, John Cena on Not Having The Time To Tell The Right Story For His Heel Run, CM Punk on “Somebody Very High In The Office Told Me To Not Wear Macho Man Tribute Gear On TV”
Kazuchika Okada on Why His Match Against Hiroshi Tanahashi Should Main Event NJPW Wrestle Kingdom 20, His Approach to Tanahashi Match, Tanahashi’s Importance on His Wrestling Career, Differences Between Working in AEW & NJPW, & More
