WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina! Tonight, Tiffany Stratton defends her WWE Women’s Championship against Nia Jax, Money in the Bank qualifying matches begin, and more. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: May 16, 2025
Fraxiom vs. #DIY
WWE’s official preview:
On the heels of their huge non-title victory over WWE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits, Axiom and Nathan Frazer will continue to take on all opposition when they go head-to-head with former titleholders Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa.
Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes
WWE’s official preview:
Carmelo Hayes is out to prove that Aleister Black’s victory over HIM was a fluke when the two Superstar once again clash, tonight at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.
Michin vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Chelsea Green (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)
WWE’s official preview:
After returning to help Women’s United States Champion Zelina Vega emerge victorious over Chelsea Green and Piper Niven, Alexa Bliss will take on Green and Michin in a Women’s Money in the Bank Triple Threat Qualifying Match.
Who will qualify for the Money in the Bank Ladder Match?
Jimmy Uso vs. Rey Fenix vs. Solo Sikoa (Money in the Bank Qualifying Match)
WWE’s official preview:
The Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifiers kick off in epic fashion as Jimmy Uso, Rey Fenix and Solo Sikoa go to war in a Triple Threat Match.
Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax for the WWE Women’s Championship
