The Takedown on SI's coverage of the October 30 episode of WWE SmackDown includes results and booking grades of tonight's event.

This SmackDown star is heading back to WWE NXT for Halloween Havoc 2026. Tatum Paxley made the announcement on social media on October 30, confirming that she will serve as a panelist for the Halloween Havoc pre-show.

Finn Bálor brings back The Demon on WWE SmackDown, attacking Gunther with a ladder-assisted Coup de Grâce through the announce table.

Halloween eve saw the "Demon" version of Finn Balor make its return ahead of a potential WWE Crown Jewel showdown against Gunther.

WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch is trying to overturn the conviction that landed her in prison. However, her latest legal move could make things much worse. The former WWE star has been warned that successfully challenging her plea agreement could leave her facing a much longer prison sentence.

AJ Styles reportedly has been running things at WWE's Performance Center for months amid speculation about a bigger NXT role.

CJ Perry isn't stopping at becoming an author ... she's taking her new book to the big screen, revealing to TMZ a movie adaptation of "Bulletproof Angel" is already in the works.

Michaels is reportedly being lined up to replace Prichard in 2027, while Styles could take on a more hands-on role with WWE’s developmental brand, NXT. According to reports from PWInsider, Michaels is expected to move into Prichard’s position, with preparations for the transition already expected to begin in the coming months.