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WWE Women's Title Bout, Money In The Bank Qualifiers, More Announced For Friday's WWE SmackDown

Wrestling
Jeremy Lambert May 16, 2025 2:16PM

Matches added to the May 16th episode of WWE SmackDown.

Friday's WWE SmackDown will be headlined by Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women's Championship against Nia Jax.

Tiffany Stratton Retains WWE Women's Championship In Main Event Of 5/16 Friday Night SmackDown

Plus, two triple threat matches will determine the first participants in the men's and women's Money in the Bank ladder match.

On the women's side, Chelsea Green will face Alexa Bliss and Michin. On the men's side, Jimmy Uso takes on Rey Fenix and Solo Sikoa.

The winners will compete in their respective Money in the Bank ladder matches at WWE Money in the Bank on June 7th.

Finally, Alesiter Black and Carmelo Hayes will rematch and Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) takes on DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa).

Here is the current lineup for Friday's WWE SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown (5/16)

  • Women's Money in the Bank Qualifier: Chelsea Green vs. Alexa Bliss vs. Michin
  • Men's Money in the Bank Qualifier: Jimmy Uso vs. Rey Fenix vs. Solo Sikoa
  • WWE Women's Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax
  • Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes
  • Fraxiom (Axiom & Nathan Frazer) vs. DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa)
  • R-Truth sit down interview with Wade Barrett

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