We bring you coverage for the episode of WWE SmackDown airing on May 16, 2025. Missed RAW? You can find the results here.
The show begins with Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and “JC” (Jeff Cobb). Roman Reigns took everything away from them, and now they are going to get it back. Sikoa tries using Fatu’s catchphrases, which the US Champion does not appreciate, so he takes the microphone. He tells us he’s doing this with them or without. Sikoa says he’s only doing this because he loves him. Speaking of which, remember how Fatu used to say that to him all the time? Solo shoves Fatu as he wants to hear him say it again. Before this escalates, LA Knight enters to him them with a drive-by.
#1. [Money In The Bank Qualifying] Michin vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Chelsea Green – Winner: Alexa Bliss
#2. Fraxiom vs. DIY – Winners: Fraxiom
DIY attempt to blindside Fraxiom until the Motor City Machine Guns make the save.
Backstage, Street Profits give Fraxiom the news that not only are they getting a title shot, but it will happen next week.
Wade Barrett has a sit-down interview with R-Truth. A delusional Truth sings Cena’s praises, despite being put through a table after Backlash. Truth says that guy isn’t Cena, but if he won’t come back to his senses, then he will have to beat him back to the man he used to know. He already talked to Nick Aldis, and he will take on John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event. This is all about hustle, loyalty and respect.
#3. Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes – Winner: No Contest after The Miz’s interference
Aleister Black hits The Miz with Black Mass, but is then taken out by Hayes.
Backstage, Alexa Bliss talks to Charlotte Flair. She wants to help Flair after she was nice to her in NXT, but Flair doesn’t remember that or wants to be her friend. Giulia walks out of Nick Aldis’ office. The SmackDown GM tells us that Giulia is the newest member of the SmackDown roster, and he would like to talk to Charlotte Flair about Money In The Bank.
Drew McIntyre is here to respond to an earlier vignette by Damian Priest. He talked about being stuck in the “Drew McIntyre Vortex”, which Drew says is the only thing keeping him relevant. This feud has to end. He will see him in the steel cage next Saturday. Only one man is going to walk out, and the other is leaving on a stretcher.
#4. [Money In The Bank Qualifying] Jimmy Uso vs. Rey Fenix vs. Solo Sikoa – Winner: Solo Sikoa
LA Knight shows up again to get his hands on JC Mateo and hit him with a steel chair. Producers run down to keep the guys apart. Nick Aldis is quickly out there to give us a match after the break between LA Knight and the debuting JC Mateo.
#5. LA Knight vs. JC Mateo – Winner: JC Mateo
Santos Escobar has an opportunity for Legado Del Fantasma, but he needs Angel to get Berto back. It would be a shame to lose all this loyalty over the selfishness of one person.
Shinsuke Nakamura sends a warning to LA Knight and Aleister Black, ahead of their Money In The Bank qualifying match next week.
#6. [WWE Women’s Championship] Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax – Winner: Tiffany Stratton retains
WWE SmackDown Results (5/16/2025)
