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WWE SMACKDOWN REPORT
MARCH 21, 2025
BOLOGNA, ITALY AT UNIPOL ARENA
AIRED ON TAPE DELAY ON USA NETWORK
Commentators: Joe Tessitore, Wade Barrett
Ring Announcer: Lilian Garcia
Attendance: WrestleTix reports as of showtime, 8,774 tickets were distributed with a set-up of 9,086. The arena has a capacity of 20,000 spectators when configured for concerts.
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[HOUR ONE]
-They opened with an aerial view of Bologna as Joe Tessitore introduced the show. He said there are just 29 days left until WrestleMania. They showed fans lined up outside the arena and then cheering inside the arena. Tessitore said it’s been 18 years since WWE filmed TV in Italy. Tessitore said the crowd had been roaring for hours. They showed wrestlers backstage: Jade Cargill, Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez, Braun Strowman, Jacob Fatu with Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga, and C.M. Punk. The crowd popped for Punk.
-After a dramatic pause, Randy Orton’s entrance theme played and he came out to cheers. Fans sang his song.
Advertised Matches & Appearances
- Jade Cargill vs. Liv Morgan
- Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu
- Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven
- Roman Reigns to appear
- Seth Rollins to appear
- C.M. Punk to appear