The recent WWE SmackDown episode ended abruptly due to unforeseen circumstances, involving a botched finish during the WWE Women’s Championship main event on September 27, 2025. The WWE SmackDown botched ending occurred when Jade Cargill suffered a serious cut, forcing officials to alter the planned outcome with very little time left on the clock.
The Incident That Forced a Sudden Change in the Match Conclusion
The main event featured Tiffany Stratton defending her WWE Women’s Championship against Nia Jax and Jade Cargill. During the final moments, Cargill endured a severe injury that caused her to bleed heavily, disrupting the flow and necessitating immediate adjustments. Nia Jax also faltered during a kickout attempt, contributing to an overall disjointed conclusion. While accidents are typical in wrestling, this incident required an on-the-spot decision to revise the ending for safety reasons.
Behind the Scenes: How the Ending Was Altered Mid-Match
TC WrestleVotes revealed that the original plan was always for Tiffany Stratton to retain her title. However, because of the injury sustained by Jade Cargill, Tyson Kidd—serving as the match’s producer—had to call an audible and change the finish during the final three minutes. The limited time remaining on the show made it challenging for the performers and production team to communicate and execute the new ending smoothly.
“Tiffany was always scheduled to win, but Jade bleeding made them come up with a finish on the fly resulting in the clunkiness we saw. It’s extremely difficult to communicate & execute everything on the fly so quickly when the show has less than 3 minutes until its off the air.” — TC | WrestleVotes
Match Quality Amidst an Unsteady Finale
Despite the jarring finish, the match itself delivered several impressive moments and showcased high-level performances from all competitors. The abrupt conclusion overshadowed what was largely a well-fought battle for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Looking ahead, this incident highlights the unpredictable nature of live wrestling broadcasts and the quick decisions behind the scenes when injuries occur. WWE may review protocols to improve communication during such critical moments to avoid similar disruptions in the future.
TJ Wilson (aka Tyson Kidd) was the producer of the WWE Women's World Title match tonight on #SmackDown
The sequence at the end was obviously altered on the fly due to Jade Cargill's gash but the winner of the match was always intended to be Tiffany Stratton.
— TC | WrestleVotes (@TCwrestlevotes) September 27, 2025
Tiffany was always scheduled to win, but Jade bleeding made them come up with a finish on the fly resulting in the clunkiness we saw.
It's extremely difficult to communicate & execute everything on the fly so quickly when the show has less than 3 minutes until its off the air.
— TC | WrestleVotes (@TCwrestlevotes) September 27, 2025
