The last episode of SmackDown before WWE Backlash 2025 was excellent. Fans were thoroughly entertained as the company and its superstars put on a spectacular show. John Cena also made a big return, and several strong matches took place. The women’s division was on fire as well. Let’s take a look at this week’s SmackDown results.
Show Opened with a Banging Tag Team Match
LA Knight and Damian Priest faced off against Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. The match featured hard-hitting action from the very start. Knight and Priest initially dominated the contest. While Fatu managed to show some offense, the momentum stayed with their opponents. Just as Priest was about to end the match, Knight tagged himself in. Miscommunication followed. Solo attempted a Samoan Spike on Knight but failed. Knight hit the BFT and picked up the pinfall victory.
.@RealLAKnight and @ArcherOfInfamy can't get on the same page… 😬#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gEnq752UyT
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
After the match, Knight and Priest got into a heated argument. That’s when Fatu returned to the ring and took them both down with a massive double clothesline. As Fatu celebrated with the title, Drew McIntyre stormed in and laid him out with a devastating Claymore Kick.
MESSAGE. SENT.@DMcIntyreWWE just made a statement ahead of #WWEBacklash 😤#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OEzXPG8m6n
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
Zelina Vega and Alexa Bliss Win, Charlotte Flair Returns
Zelina Vega teamed up with a surprise partner Alexa Bliss to take on Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. Bliss made a strong comeback, focusing her offense on Green throughout the match. Outside the ring, Vega took down Niven, while inside, Bliss secured the win with a Sister Abigail on Green.
IT'S ALEXA BLISS!!!@AlexaBliss_WWE is @ZelinaVegaWWE's tag team partner tonight 🔥👏#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/D4trqXlSX3
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
Charlotte Flair also returned for the first time since her WrestleMania 41 loss. She said that her match with Tiffany Stratton was one of the best of the night and that she’s ready to chase the world title again. However, the crowd gave her a mixed reaction. Visibly upset, Flair dropped the mic and walked away. Backstage, Jade Cargill confronted her. The two had a tense staredown, with Cargill telling Charlotte to “get in line.”
The Queen is FED UP with Dayton, Ohio! 😡@MsCharlotteWWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/R6Dn1JWWhT
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
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Tag Team Match Featuring Frazer & Street Profits
Nick Aldis announced a non-title match between Frazer and the WWE Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits. The match was long but thrilling, with all four competitors impressing the crowd. Toward the end, Aichner dropped Montez Ford with a top rope maneuver, and Frazer scored a shocking pinfall win with a leg sweep.
Aleister Black Wins; Andrade & Fénix Impress
Aleister Black took on Carmelo Hayes in a much-anticipated match. The Miz tried to distract Black but failed. Black rolled up Hayes for the win. After the match, he hit Miz with a devastating Black Mass, leaving the fans in awe.
WAIT A MINUTE!
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
Naomi just attacked @tiffstrattonwwe 😱@TheTrinity_Fatu #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/qVC1g9ZRdJ
Later, Angel Garza and Humberto Carrillo faced Rey Fénix and Andrade. The action was fast-paced and featured incredible high-flying moves. Andrade and Fénix had excellent chemistry, and the crowd was fully behind them. Andrade picked up the win by pinning Carrillo. After the match, Santos Escobar was visibly upset with Garza and Carrillo’s performance. He berated Carrillo, who shook his head and walked out. It seems this faction may be on the verge of splitting.
Fraxiom is taking control of this match! 👏#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/YbzmpzSn7m
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
John Cena’s Segment Closes the Show
John Cena made a thunderous entrance for the main event segment. He asked the announcer to give him a special introduction, then took shots at the fans and Randy Orton. Cena said that “tomorrow, childhood ends,” and mocked Orton for wasting his talent. He promised to eliminate Orton at Backlash.
That didn't go how @mikethemiz planned… 😬@Aleister_Blxck #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/S8jrRqJ4Qc
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
The segment ended with a twist. A masked man in a black hoodie appeared and tried to hit Cena with an RKO but failed. Cena countered and delivered an Attitude Adjustment. However, it was revealed that the masked man wasn’t Orton. As Cena celebrated with the title, the real Randy Orton attacked him from behind with a brutal RKO and kissed the title in iconic fashion.
YIKES!@humberto_wwe just gave @EscobarWWE a piece of his mind… 😳@AngelGarzaWwe #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/eMX6a7SSOt
— WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025
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