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Dolph Ziggler Returns to WWE, Faces Solo Sikoa

11/18/2025

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Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) returned to WWE on November 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden during the Last Time is Now Tournament.
He faced Solo Sikoa in his first match in over two years, drawing a crowd of more than 18,000.
Gunther defeated Je'Von Evans to reach the tournament’s second round.
Two SmackDown matches will follow: Finn Balor vs. Penta and Carmelo Hayes vs. Big Bronson Reed.

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Story summary

Dolph Ziggler (Nic Nemeth) returned to WWE on November 18, 2025, at Madison Square Garden during the Last Time is Now Tournament.
He faced Solo Sikoa in his first match in over two years, drawing a crowd of more than 18,000.
Gunther defeated Je'Von Evans to reach the tournament’s second round.
Two SmackDown matches will follow: Finn Balor vs. Penta and Carmelo Hayes vs. Big Bronson Reed.