The article reviews WWE SmackDown 9/12/2025, criticizing the forced humor involving Brock Lesnar, praising Sami Zayn's open challenge, lamenting NXT commentary, analyzing the women's title match, and expressing disappointment in the Women's US title storyline, while celebrating Cody Rhodes's return as WWE Champion.
WWE considered altering the November 15 SmackDown show to avoid spoiling the main event where Nia Jax retained her Women's Title against Naomi. The discussion arose because a graphic for the Women's United States Title tournament, which includes Naomi, was revealed, potentially hinting at the match outcome. The tournament's finals are scheduled for December 14 at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, with Bayley advancing after winning a triple threat match. WWE is cautious about inadvertently revealing match results.
Kenyan runner Hellen Obiri successfully defended her women's title at the Boston Marathon, finishing in 2:27:37 and becoming the first woman to win back-to-back titles since 2005. She outpaced fellow Kenyan Sharon Lokedi and expressed her joy at making history in Boston. The race saw sunny and warm conditions, with nearly 30,000 participants and a total prize purse exceeding $1 million.