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WWE SmackDown Preview (3/21/25): Start Time, Match Card, How to Watch & Live Stream

CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins are all going to be under the same roof, at the same time Friday night on WWE SmackDown. What could possibly go wrong?
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CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will all be on SmackDown
CM Punk, Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will all be on SmackDown | WWE.com

Friday Night SmackDown is being invaded by Red Brand Superstars as WWE's European Tour makes its way into Bologna, Italy.

Nearly two weeks after Roman Reigns spoiled their Steel Cage Match on Raw, both CM Punk and Seth Rollins are flying in to town to be a part of The Tribal Chief's triumphant return to SmackDown.

All three of these bitter rivals in the same ring, at the same time... What could possibly go wrong? More importantly, what could go right? Will tonight be the night that the highly rumored WrestleMania 41 triple threat match becomes official?

It's a big night for the SmackDown Women's Division as Jade Cargill returns to action for the first time since October. Liv Morgan had no problems running her mouth last Friday but we'll soon find out if she'll live to regret recent life decisions when she stares down The Storm later tonight.

Also have to hope the crowd in Bologna is hungry, because WWE has brought the beef to Europe. Jacob Fatu and Braun Strowman are set to battle in a good ole MEAT division hoss fight. Here's everything we know about tonight's episode of Friday Night SmackDown:

Jade Cargill returns to action against Liv Morgan

Liv Morgan vs. Jade Cargill
Liv Morgan vs. Jade Cargill | WWE.com

Jade Cargill is in no mood for attitude. Fresh off a lengthy stay on injured reserve, The Storm is set to reign down tonight on Liv Morgan. The WWE Women's Tag Team Champions may not have had anything to do with putting Cargill on the shelf, but Morgan picked the wrong time taught the former champ last week on SmackDown and now has to face her wrath.

Zelina Vega looks to earn a shot at the Women's United States Championship

Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven
Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven | WWE.com

Zelina Vega has made her intentions crystal clear these past few weeks. She wants a shot at Chelsea Green and she fully plans on taking the Women's United States Championship from around her waist. In order to get to Chelsea, however, Vega will first have to go through the Green Administration's Secret Her-vice. That starts tonight in a Queen of the Ring rematch against Piper Niven.

Jacob Fatu and Braun Strowman go to war one more time

Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu
Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu | WWE.com

Has the Monster Among Men finally met his match? No one has been able to manhandle Braun Strowman the way that Jacob Fatu has shown he can on several occasions these past few months. The Samoan Werewolf will look to put the big man down one final time, perhaps enroute to earning a shot at LA Knight's United States Championship.

How to Watch WWE SmackDown Tonight

TV Channel: USA Network

Streaming: Fubo TV, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Hulu+ Live TV

WWE SmackDown Start Time

Time: 8 p.m. EST (7p.m. CST) in the United States. 3 p.m. local time in Italy.

WWE SmackDown Location

Location: Unipol Arena, Bologna, Italy

Match Card (Announced)

WWE Women's Tag Team Champion Liv Morgan vs. Jade Cargill

Piper Niven vs. Zelina Vega

Jacob Fatu vs. Braun Strowman

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Rick Ucchino
RICK UCCHINO

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com

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