The September 11 edition of WWE SmackDown promised two world title matches and a grudge match collision in Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

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The superstars of the WWE will showcase their talents live on Friday night with a showing of SmackDown at Arena CDMX in Mexico City, Mexico.

Sami Zayn shocked WWE fans by defeating CM Punk to reclaim the Undisputed WWE Championship on SmackDown. The unexpected title change reportedly has a long-term storyline behind it, with WWE officials believing the decision will make sense as the angle develops.

WWE ring announcer Lilian Garcia recalled singing the national anthem on the live episode of "WWE SmackDown" following the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

WWE SmackDown heads to Mexico City on September 11 with CM Punk, Chelsea Green and The War Raiders all defending championship gold. Sami Zayn, Nia Jax, Damian Priest and R-Truth are on the card, while Paige faces Nikki Bella in a revenge match.

"Tonight, the spirit of America lives here in Houston, Texas," McMahon said as a sold out crowd chanted "U-S-A!" Though Booker recalled wondering if enough time had passed to "put our tights on and have a wrestling match," he ultimately believes having the match was the right call.

WWE SmackDown viewership information for the September 4, 2026 episode. Jed I Goodman reports that WWE SmackDown on September 4 drew 1.3 million viewers on USA Network. This number is up from the 1.12 million viewers the show drew on August 28.