The card for the final episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown before WWE Backlash 2025 takes shape.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown on May 9, 2025, will feature several high-stakes matches and segments 24 hours before WWE Backlash is presented live from St Louis.
For starters, the show will feature John Cena addressing the WWE Universe and Randy Orton one final time before their anticipated, and potentially final, showdown at Backlash on May 10. John Cena only has 26 more WWE dates before retiring, and after next Saturday, that number will be down to 24.
Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa will also team up to represent the Bloodline against Damian Priest and LA Knight. At Backlash, Knight and Priest, along with Drew McIntyre, will challenge Jacob Fatu for the WWE United States Championship in a Fatal 4-Way.
Finally, Jade Cargill and Nia Jax will battle, and the winner will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women's Championship at a time to be determined.
WWE SmackDown (5/9}
- John Cena to appear
- Bloodline (Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa) vs. Damian Priest & LA Knight
- WWE Women's Championship Top Contender: Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax
Check out the full card for WWE Backlash here.
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