WWE SmackDown Results – November 13, 2026 Review

WWE SmackDown on November 13, 2026, delivered a night filled with major developments following Crown Jewel. Tiffany Stratton confronted Chelsea Green after cashing in her Money in the Bank contract to capture the WWE Women’s Championship, while tensions surrounding the upcoming WarGames match continued to grow. The show also featured John Cena’s latest tournament selection, Kevin Owens’ return, and a hard-hitting main event between Finn Balor and Gunther.

Elsewhere, Rey Mysterio selected Rey Fenix for Team Mexico, Cody Rhodes and CM Punk discussed their next moves, and Fatal Influence made their presence felt during the John Cena Classic storyline. A fifth woman also emerged in the developing WarGames picture, adding another layer to the rivalry. Here is the complete WWE SmackDown results and review for November 13, 2026.

#7. John Cena Selects Charlotte Flair for His Tournament

John Cena continued revealing the participants for his tournament, choosing Charlotte Flair as the latest addition. The 17-time champion’s selection gave The Queen an opportunity to compete for the John Cena Classic Championship.

Flair explained that she had wanted to be involved in a storyline with Cena and the championship history connected to Ric Flair for around 10 years. She also opened up about a difficult period following her loss at WrestleMania 41, admitting that she felt lost and was unsure whether she wanted to continue in WWE.

According to Flair, a conversation with Cena helped her regain her focus and rediscover her motivation. She now has her sights set on winning the tournament championship.

Cena praised Flair’s journey, pointing out that although she had faced plenty of challenges, she often made success look effortless. He also suggested that she was the competitor he had in mind when discussing someone capable of breaking his record.

#6. The MFTs Defend the WWE Tag Team Championships Against Bakusai

The MFTs put their WWE Tag Team Championships on the line against Bakusai in a competitive match that eventually ended in chaos. The champions initially controlled the action, overpowering Kyoki and using their strength to keep their opponents under pressure.

Tama continued chopping Kyoki across the chest, but his opponent refused to back down. Kyoki responded with headscissors and knocked Talla off the apron. However, Haku secretly interfered by tripping Kyoki with his walking stick while the referee was distracted.

Shinsuke Nakamura eventually entered the match and shifted the momentum. He targeted Tama’s midsection with a knee and knocked Talla off the apron. Nakamura prepared to deliver his finishing move, but Tama avoided it and answered with a running elbow.

The action continued as Nakamura connected with a knee to the back of Tama’s head. Bakusai sent Talla over the top rope, and Haku went to check on him. However, Haku was attacked from behind before Nakamura landed a Kinshasa.

Just when it appeared that the champions might secure the victory, the War Raiders interrupted the pinfall. Their interference resulted in a disqualification, and they proceeded to attack both teams, leaving Bakusai and the MFTs in trouble.

GRADE: B-

#5. Damian Priest Defeats Axiom in a One-Sided Match

Damian Priest faced Axiom in a match that briefly gave the masked superstar an opportunity to showcase his speed and technical ability. Priest controlled the early exchanges with his power, but Axiom found an opening by targeting his opponent’s leg.

Axiom connected with a missile dropkick from the top rope and attempted to follow up with another kick. Priest blocked the attack and struck the masked superstar before attempting to lift him for the Razor’s Edge.

Axiom managed to escape the first attempt, but his comeback did not last long. Priest caught him with a powerful lariat before successfully delivering the Razor’s Edge to secure the win.

The match ended with another uncomfortable moment. Nathan Frazer entered the ring to check on his tag team partner, but Priest immediately attacked him and delivered a chokeslam.

The segment established Priest’s dominance, although the short and one-sided nature of the match left little room for Axiom to build momentum.

GRADE: D

#4. Sami Zayn’s Search for Respect Continues as Kevin Owens Returns

WWE Champion Sami Zayn continued his search for respect, although the crowd made it clear that he still had plenty of critics. Fans booed him during his entrance but also sang along to his theme music. Zayn encouraged the audience to keep jeering before exchanging insults with them.

He then addressed his recent match against Roman Reigns at Crown Jewel. Zayn explained that he had wanted respect from Reigns and finally received it. According to the champion, if someone like Roman could acknowledge him, everyone else should be able to do the same.

Kevin Owens interrupted the segment, announcing that he wanted to correct some of his past mistakes. He specifically mentioned his confrontation with CM Punk the previous week and explained that he wanted to make things right.

Owens also defended Zayn, saying that the WWE Champion deserved his recent success. He criticised the people who regularly insulted and disrespected Sami, arguing that they could not match him even on his worst day. The Prizefighter added that his return was partly motivated by his loyal fans.

However, Owens admitted that he had been unable to complete his comeback by winning the WWE Championship because of Zayn. Johnny Gargano then stepped into the confrontation, defending the champion and explaining that Sami was the only person who had supported him throughout the year.

Owens pushed Gargano aside before suddenly attacking him. Zayn left the area, allowing Gargano to continue fighting back, but Owens eventually gained control and delivered a Stunner.

The confrontation added another layer to the developing tension between Owens, Gargano and Zayn, leaving questions about where the returning Prizefighter stands.

#3. Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne Ends Amid WarGames Chaos

Charlotte Flair faced Jacy Jayne in a match that quickly became connected to the growing WarGames storyline. Flair initially controlled the action with a crossbody for a one-count before knocking Jayne from the ring apron and following up with a Cannonball on the floor.

Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid soon appeared at ringside, giving Fatal Influence an advantage. Jayne used the distraction to strike Flair with a big boot. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley then arrived, creating another confrontation outside the ring.

Back inside, Flair landed a Fallaway Slam and absorbed Jayne’s kick before answering with a boot of her own. She nearly secured the victory with a two-count. Jayne responded with a neckbreaker but delayed going for the pin, allowing Flair to recover.

The Queen later connected with a moonsault for another near fall. Jayne continued fighting back with multiple close pin attempts, including a knee strike that nearly ended the contest. Flair eventually landed a Spear and climbed to the top rope, but Henley and Reid interfered again.

Jayne took advantage and knocked Flair down. Paxley and Bliss then went after Fatal Influence as the action spread around ringside. Jade Cargill also became involved, neutralising Bayley before Stephanie Vaquer appeared.

Jayne became distracted while confronting Vaquer, allowing Flair to capitalise and secure the victory with an awkward-looking finishing sequence. The women involved continued building tension, and the segment ended with a clear WarGames atmosphere as the group exchanged the familiar chant.

The multiple appearances made the match less straightforward, but they also pushed the developing women’s WarGames rivalry forward.

GRADE: C-

#2. Tiffany Stratton Confronts Chelsea Green After Winning the WWE Women’s Championship

Tiffany Stratton addressed the WWE audience as the new WWE Women’s Champion, dedicating her championship reign to her former best friend, Chelsea Green. The celebration quickly turned into a confrontation when Green made her way to the ring.

Green recalled how the two had previously discussed the possibility of winning at Crown Jewel and how such a victory could change the direction of her career. However, she made one important point: she could still sleep comfortably knowing that she remained the Women’s Crown Jewel Champion.

Stratton was clearly unhappy with Green’s comments. She explained that she had originally been expected to win the WWE Women’s Championship at SummerSlam, making her eventual Money in the Bank cash-in a way of correcting what she considered a previous wrong.

The former friends exchanged words as their relationship continued to fall apart. Stratton then told Green that she could enjoy the rest of her career in catering before dropping the Crown Jewel ring onto the mat.

The situation became physical when Stratton used the ring to strike Green. The attack brought their personal rivalry into the spotlight and established a heated confrontation between the two former friends.

With Stratton now holding the WWE Women’s Championship and Green still claiming her Crown Jewel achievement, their rivalry has plenty of room to develop in the coming weeks.

#1. Gunther Defeats Finn Balor in a Hard-Hitting Main Event

Finn Balor and Gunther closed the show with a physical contest that featured powerful strikes, near falls and a controversial finish. The Ring General dominated much of the opening action, using his strength to keep Balor under pressure.

Balor eventually created an opening with a dropkick before following up with a Tope Con Giro to the outside. He attempted to continue his momentum from the top rope, but Gunther stopped him with a chop. The Prince responded with a Side Russian Leg Sweep, a loud chop and a suplex for a two-count.

Both competitors later found themselves outside the ring. Gunther tripped Balor on the apron and sent him crashing into the ringside barricade before returning to the ring. The Austrian powerhouse then delivered a series of thunderous chops to Balor’s chest, laughing as his opponent struggled to recover.

The two wrestlers exchanged pin attempts as the match continued. Balor connected with a Sling Blade, but Gunther answered by applying a chokehold and following it with a dropkick.

Balor managed to counter a powerbomb attempt and nearly caught Gunther with a pinfall. The Ring General responded with a lariat that produced another close near fall.

Gunther continued trash-talking Balor before climbing to the top rope. Balor moved out of the way, but Gunther quickly recovered with a dropkick. The finish came when Gunther shoved Balor into the referee, creating an opportunity to strike him with a chop and a kick to the groin.

With Balor unable to recover, Gunther delivered a powerbomb to secure the victory and end the night on top.

GRADE: B

WWE SmackDown November 13, 2026: Final Review

The November 13 edition of WWE SmackDown focused heavily on the consequences of Crown Jewel while continuing to develop several major storylines. Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green’s personal rivalry became one of the night’s central attractions, with their confrontation making it clear that their friendship has completely broken down.

John Cena’s decision to select Charlotte Flair for his tournament added another important name to the competition. Meanwhile, Kevin Owens’ return created fresh uncertainty around Sami Zayn and Johnny Gargano, and the women’s division moved closer to a larger WarGames confrontation.

The tag team championship match also delivered an unexpected ending when the War Raiders interfered, while Damian Priest’s victory over Axiom was brief and one-sided. The main event between Gunther and Finn Balor provided a physical finish, with Gunther using the referee distraction to secure the win.

Overall, SmackDown delivered several storyline developments rather than relying entirely on match results. With the WarGames picture becoming clearer and the fallout from Crown Jewel continuing, the next episode will be important for determining how these rivalries progress.