WWE SmackDown Results (9/4/2026): CM Punk vs. Johnny Gargano, Kyoki Debuts, More

Full results for the September 4, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

On September 4, 2026, World Wrestling Entertainment hosted a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown from the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.

CM Punk vs. Johnny Gargano headlined the show.

The full results are listed below.

WWE SmackDown (9/4/2026).

• Gunther kicked off the show calling out Sami Zayn. Zayn appeared in the crowd; however, Finn Balor confronted him. Zayn got to ringside, but he was chased down by Kevin Owens before running out of the building.
• CM Punk spoke with Nick Aldis backstage before encountering Johnny Gargano. Punk offered Johnny Gargano a shot at the Undisputed WWE Title. Gargano FINALLY stood up after 9 months and accepted the challenge.
• Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley (w/ Alexa Bliss) def. Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid).
  • Jade Cargill, B-Fab & Michin attacked Flair, Paxley & Bliss after the match.
• Nikki Bella was interviewed by Cathy Kelley, saying Paige is the reason her return was ruined. Paige interrupted and said she knew Bella didn’t like her because she represented Hustle, Loyalty & Respect, while Bella just slept with it. Paige then said
• Chelsea Green spoke with Nick Aldis before Nia Jax interrupted. This led to a match.
• Nia Jax def. Tiffany Stratton.
  • Nick Aldis announced that Chelsea Green will defend the WWE Women’s Title next week against Nia Jax.
• Cody Rhodes had a sit-down interview with Corey Graves before Randy Orton interrupted. Orton demanded that Rhodes to hit him, but Rhodes refused. 
• Lil Yatchy released a music video.
• Bakusai (Shinsuke Nakamura & Kyoki) def. The Miz & Kit Wilson
• Giulia attacked Blake Monroe before their match as a receipt for their previous encounter. The match was canceled.
• Undisputed WWE Championship: CM Punk (c) def. Johnny Gargano (w/ Candice LeRae) to retain the title.
  • Punk offers Sami Zayn a title shot at Mexico City.

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