Preview:

This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown will air live from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. Stars set to battle at the PLE will meet for the final time, while the rest of the storylines will continue as usual.

The 2025 edition of Backlash is just days away, and WWE is gearing up to deliver its first Premium Live Event (PLE) since WrestleMania 41, but first, it’s Friday Night SmackDown’s turn to set the stage. The May 9 episode of the Blue brand will serve as the go-home show for Backlash. Ahead of his first title defense against a familiar face, John Cena will appear for the final time on the go-home show in Ohio. He is set to defend the Undisputed title against ‘The Viper’ Randy Orton at Backlash. Orton sent a stern warning in a segment last week, and Cena will likely respond this Friday.

Ahead of their clash in a fatal four-way US title match, including Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Damian Priest, and United States Champion Jacob Fatu, they will engage in a tag team match. Solo Sikoa will team up with Fatu to battle the team of Knight and Priest. The match was set up following Fau and Sikoa’s attack during the singles clash between Priest and Knight. As announced last week, Jade Cargill and Nia Jax will lock horns this week, where the number one contender for the WWE Women’s title is on the line. Both stars are claiming their shot at the title, and the match is set up to clear the dispute and decide who Stratton will defend the title next.

On the first SmackDown after WWE WrestleMania 41, Jade Cargill immediately called her shot against Tiffany Stratton and the WWE Women’s Championship. The two superstars would then face off to prove who the best woman is in WWE. Unfortunately, Naomi, then eventually, Nia Jax would stop proceedings before Stratton and Cargill could settle the score. A lot happened after that, seeing three women jockey for position to be Stratton’s number one contender. On the latest edition of WWE SmackDown, we may finally have our answer. It’s the battle of the beasts as Nia Jax and Jade Cargill go to war to crown the rightful challenger of Tiffany Stratton. Both competitors rule the WWE women’s division in terms of strength. But there can only be one to challenge for the gold. Let’s Take look on complete match card and Show detail for edition of  WWE Smackdown Friday Night May 9, 2025 episode.

Match Card:

• John Cena returns to SmackDown en route to WWE Backlash
• Tag Team Match – Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa vs. Damian Priest & LA Knight
• WWE Women’s Title #1 Contendership Match – Nia Jax vs. Jade Cargill
• LA Knight & Damian Priest to take on Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa
• Other Final builds for WWE Backlash Tomorrow.

Location & Date:

• Show: WWE SmackDown 5/9/25
• Location: Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio.
• Date & Time: Friday, May 9, 2025 | 8 PM ET – 5 AM PT