Kellerâ€s report on Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker, Sami Zayn U.S. Title Open Challenge, more

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WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT
OCTOVER 3, 2025
CINCINNATI, OHIO AT HERITAGE BANK CENTER
AIRED LIVE ON USA NETWORK
REPORT BY WADE KELLER, PWTORCH EDITOR

Commentators: Michael Cole, Booker T

Ring Announcer: Mark Nash

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[HOUR ONE]

Advertised Matches & Appearances

• Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker
• Sami Zaynâ€s United States Open Challenge to continue
• Tiffany Stratton to appear
• Damian Priest to be in action

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