Ex-Champion Collapses On WWE SmackDown, Health Status Unknown
The go-home episode of WWE SmackDown ahead of Saturday Night’s Main Event took a dangerous turn during a title match.
Ilja Dragunov put the United States Championship on the line in an open challenge on the latest episode of SmackDown.
Both Nathan Frazer and Tomasso Ciampa came out to answer it, but Frazer was the first to enter the arena and got the opportunity to face for the United States Championship.
Nathan Frazer took a dangerous fall on WWE SmackDown
During the match, Frazer established dominance over the champion at various points. However, the situation turned when Dragunov hit him with a Suplex off the ropes, and he landed on his neck.
Nathan Frazer got back on his feet but holy sh*t that landing was terrifying#SmackDown
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) November 1, 2025
It looked quite gruesome, but fans were relieved when he stood back up. Unfortunately, this did not last long. Despite not taking hard blows in the exchange that followed, Nathan Frazer collapsed.
The referee immediately checked on him and finally informed Dragunov of something. The WWE United States Champion hit Frazer with his finisher to end the match.
It seems that Nathan Frazer may have been affected when he took on the impact on his neck, but the exact details of what happened to him on WWE SmackDown are yet to be known.
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