WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Nutter Center in Dayton, OH! Tonight, John Cena will use one of his precious few remaining dates to grace Dayton with his presence just one day before he defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at Backlash. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: May 9, 2025
Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax to determine the #1 contender to the WWE Women’s Championship
WWE’s official preview:
The forecast calls for The Storm to collide with The Irresistable Force when Jade Cargill battles Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 Contender to WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton.
Find out who has what it takes to run on Tiffy Time, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.
Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa vs. LA Knight and Damian Priest
WWE’s official preview:
LA Knight and Damian Priest must join forces against United States Champion Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa in combustible tag team action.
The Megastar and The Archer of Infamy will form a seemingly tenuous alliance, as each will challenge Fatu for the title in a Fatal 4-Way Match that also includes Drew McIntyre at WWE Backlash.
Find out who will earn a massive win heading into the title fight, Friday on SmackDown at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
John Cena returns to SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
One night before defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at WWE Backlash, John Cena is returning to SmackDown.
Don’t miss the self-professed “Last Real Champion,” Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
