Major Storylines Continue After 9/25 WWE SmackDown Went Off the Air

Multiple WWE Storylines Continue After 9/25 SmackDown

Following the September 25 episode of WWE SmackDown, WWE released a series of digital exclusives to advance storyline developments across the blue brand’s tag team, mid-card, and women’s divisions.

Key Storyline Developments

1. Bakusai Target The MFTs Following Haku’s Interference

Championship Ambitions: Following Haku’s assault with a walking stick during their non-title match, Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki (Bakusai) issued a direct challenge to WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga.
No More Cowardice: Nakamura labeled the champions “cowards” for needing family assistance, while Kyoki confirmed they will be fully prepared if Haku attempts to interject himself into their next encounter.

2. The Miz And Kit Wilson Blocked By Haku

Tag Team Pivot: Frustrated over his exclusion from the Money in the Bank qualifying field, The Miz voiced his complaints to Kit Wilson, outlining plans to request a WWE Tag Team Championship match from SmackDown GM Nick Aldis.
Haiku Interrupted: Their route to Aldis’ office was cut off by Haku and The MFTs. Wilson attempted to read Haku a confrontational haiku before a panicked Miz yanked him away.

3. Ricky Saints Stirs Up Trouble Between Fraxiom And War Raiders

Manipulative Tactics: Ricky Saints took exception to a conversation involving Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) and Rey Fenix, taking fabricated rumors back to Erik and Ivar.
War Raiders Reawaken: Saints claimed Fraxiom called the former AAA Tag Team Champions “soft,” prompting an enraged Erik to slam Saints into a wall. Ivar stepped in to cool down his partner, but agreed with the underlying sentiment—acknowledging it is time for the War Raiders to re-establish their dominant reputation.

4. Charlotte Flair Rejects Tatum Paxley’s Sympathy

Superstition Blame: After missing out on her Money in the Bank qualifier, a distraught Charlotte Flair was being consoled by Alexa Bliss when Tatum Paxley arrived to reveal her own qualifying opportunity next week.
Tense Backstage Dynamic: Flair angrily blamed Paxley’s candles for “bad luck” and stormed off with Bliss. Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin then entered the frame, mocking the idea of Paxley, Flair, and Bliss forming any genuine alliance.