The women’s WarGames match was established, and four additions were named to the John Cena Classic on Friday Night SmackDown.
Friday’s show from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, featured John Cena’s appearance to open the show and invite Charlotte Flair to be part of the December 14 special. Flair gave an emotional speech about always wanting to have a program with Cena and being depressed at WrestleMania 41 after the promo segment with Tiffany Stratton went awry in their build-up. Flair shared the words of encouragement she received from Cena and how it helped get her career back on track.
“You did it because you believe in me” 🙌
Powerful words from @MsCharlotteWWE about @JohnCena! https://t.co/XO6zqdpUFz
— WWE (@WWE) November 14, 2026
Later in the show, Fatal Influence confronted Cena backstage and insulted him for overlooking them and was his biggest mistake since he tried “to ruin wrestling”. Cena responded that they were right and extended invitations to Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reid, and Fallon Henley for the special.
The Women’s War Games match was officially announced after Stephanie Vaquer came to the aid of the babyface squad of Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Tatum Paxley, and Bayley, and led to Flair beating Jacy Jayne. The group of five delivered the challenge to Fatal Influence, Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin for the Survivor Series on November 28 in Houston, Texas.
Rey Fenix was chosen by Rey Mysterio to join Penta on Team Mexico against Cody Rhodes, CM Punk, and three others.
Kevin Owens confronted Sami Zayn, stating he was going to end his championship reign and teasing a future match between the two. Johnny Gargano attacked Owens during the segment, but he was subdued by Owens by the end.
Friday Night SmackDown Results:
- WWE Tag Team Championship: Bakusai over The MFTs © by DQ
- Damian Priest over Axiom
- Non-title match: Charlotte Flair over Jacy Jayne
- GUNTHER over Finn Balor
