WWE SmackDown Results
May 2, 2025
Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa
Commentary: Wade Barrett and Joe Tessitore
Results by Roy Nemer of Wrestleview.com
WWE SmackDown kicks off with an aerial shot of Des Moines, Iowa and we cut to Randy Orton walking backstage. WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is also shown walking and we see Carmelo Hayes with The Miz coming out of a tour bus. The camera cuts to Damian Priest backstage and he gets in Jacob Fatu’s face. He pushes Fatu and Solo Sikoa as WWE officials break it up. LA Knight is shown walking behind them and and his music hits as he walks down to the ring.
He gets into the ring with the fans chanting “LA Knight”. He tells them “let me talk to ya”. He mentions how he said he wanted a rematch for his United States Championship. Instead, he got told he will have a number one contender’s match for it. He says he deserves his rematch but he had his match and it didn’t go his way because Solo Sikoa came out and gave him the Samoan Spike. And after that, Jacob Fatu came out and dropped moon saults.
LA Knight says that was able to happen because of Damian Priest. He says he has no problem with Priest but he knows what Priest was doing. As he is talking, out comes Damian Priest. He tells LA Knight that LA Knight is right. But last week was all about Drew McIntyre and all he wanted to do was shut Drew up. LA Knight tells him he understands that but he picked the wrong time. And the bell rang last week because of him. Priest disagrees and tells him that Solo hit him last week and all he did was save him from getting hit with a Claymore. LA Knight tells him just because Priest got hit with a Claymore and got pinned, that doesn’t mean it was going to happen to him.
Priest tells him this whole situation is because LA Knight lost his title at WrestleMania. LA Knight says he lost, he gets it but as soon as he lost it, he came back and fought for it. But he’s not fighting for his title right now because of Priest. He can’t say that any clearer. Priest tells him that LA Knight’s frustrations are LA Knight’s fault. If his head wasn’t up his ass at WrestleMania, he would still be Champion.
LA Knight tells him they don’t have a problem but if he keeps talking like that, he will put his foot up his ass. Priest tells him their match is later tonight but he doesn’t see why they should wait. LA Knight with his trademark “Yeah” and out comes a referee.
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Damian Priest vs. LA Knight
Back from commercial and the match is already under way. LA Knight with an arm bar but Priest with a right hand. Priest throws LA Knight to the ropes and lands a spinning back elbow. Priest with a big kick to the face. He goes for the cover but LA Knight kicks out. Priest with an arm bar and he begins to walk the top rope but LA Knight drags him down and slams him onto the mat. LA Knight to the ropes and he lands a flying clothesline followed by a Russian leg sweep. Priest gets back up and LA Knight with a jumping neck breaker. He goes for the cover but Priest kicks out. LA Knight with a slam. He grabs Priest but Priest reverses it, hitting him with a right hand.
He lifts LA Knight up and goes for the Razor’s Edge but LA Knight lands on his feet and lands a DDT. LA Knight climbs the second rope and jumps up onto the third, landing an elbow drop. He goes for the cover but Priest kicks out.
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Back from commercial, LA Knight places Priest on the top rope but Priest with right hands and Priest steps down onto the ring apron. A right hand by Priest and he gets into the ring. Priest grabs LA Knight and lands the Razor’s Edge. He goes for the cover but LA Knight kicks out. The fans chant “LA Knight” as Priest grabs LA Knight. He goes for the South of Heaven but LA Knight lands on his feet. He grabs Priest but Priest with the falcon arrow. Priest climbs the top rope but LA Knight leaps onto the top rope and lands a super plex. He goes for the cover but Priest kicks out. Both men slowly get to their feet and LA Knight clothesline’s Priest to the outside. He goes for a baseball slide, Priest moves out of the way, LA Knight to the outside and Priest with the flatliner onto the ring apron. Priest throws LA Knight back into the ring and out comes Solo Sikoa who hits Priest. The referee calls for the bell and Solo throws Priest into the barricade.
Winner: By disqualification, Damian Priest
Solo gets into the ring and begins hitting LA Knight with right hands. He goes for the Samoan Spike but Priest hits him with a right hand and LA Knight hits Solo with the BFT. Priest and LA Knight are face to face in the ring and they look at Solo and to the outside. Priest goes to the outside of the ring and clears the announce desk. LA Knight kicks Solo to the outside and Priest goes for a chokeslam but Jacob Fatu gets in the ring and he lands a suicide dive onto Priest. LA Knight to the outside but Fatu with a Samoan slam onto the announce desk. Fatu with a running hip attack on Priest into the barricade. Fatu and Solo stand on the ring steps celebrating.
Fraxiom and Pretty Deadly
We cut to the announce team and they narrate over highlight’s of last week’s win by Fraxiom. We cut to Byron backstage with Fraxiom and they talk about how they flipped the tag team division upside down on NXT and they will do the same on SmackDown. In come Pretty Deadly who tell Byron to leave. They tell Fraxiom that SmackDown is home of the best and hungriest tag teams. They tell Fraxiom that opportunities are earned, not given. They spoke to “Uncle Nick” to find out just how good Fraxiom are and they leave as Pretty Deadly’s music hits.
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Former UFC Middleweight champion, Michael Bisping is in attendance.
Pretty Deadly vs. Fraxiom
The bell rings and we are under way. Axiom and Wilson start the match. Axiom with a drop kick and Frazer is tagged in. They double team Wilson and Prince is also knocked off the ring apron. Frazer grabs Wilson but Wilson with a big boot. Wilson with a hip toss and he goes for the cover but Axiom kicks out. Frazer thrown in the corner and Prince is tagged in. He grabs Frazer but Frazer with a kick to the side of the head. Axiom is tagged in and they double team Prince. In comes Wilson but Axiom with a drop kick and Pretty Deadly to the outside of the ring. Fraxiom with double suicide dives onto both men. Axiom throws Prince back into the ring. He goes for the cover but Prince kicks out. Axiom climbs the second rope and goes for a cross body but Prince catches him and Wilson is tagged in. He throws Axiom onto Wilson’s feet and Prince with a clothesline.
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Back from commercial, Frazier with a springboard dropkick onto Pretty Deadly followed by a double DDT. Frazer with a shooting star onto Prince. He goes for the cover but Wilson breaks it up. Prince is bleeding from the jaw and Frazer places him on the top rope. Right hands by Prince, Wilson is tagged in, he knocks Axiom on the outside. Wilson gets in the ring and he powerbombs Frazer. He goes for the cover but Frazer kicks out. Both men with right hands but Frazer pushes him into the corner. He places him on the top rope and Axiom is tagged in. Axiom with a Spanish Fly! Frazer is tagged in and he lands the Phoenix Splash! He goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Winners: Fraxiom
We cut backstage to see Michin and B-Fab with Nick Aldis. They talk about wanting a Tag Team title shot. In come The Secret Hervice and they’re all wearing black. Chelsea Green is wearing all black, a thin black veil and black sunglasses. Green calls Zelina Vega crooked. Aldis tells her that the referee counted to three last week. Green tells him this is about the United States title and he is not even from the United States. Aldis tells her that neither is she or the Secret Hervice. Green asks for a recount and Aldis tells her she means a rematch. But tonight, Vega is going one on one against Piper Niven. And if Niven wins, she will be next in line for a title shot. And if Niven wins, maybe Chelsea can face her in a match.
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We see clips of Randy Orton against John Cena from the 2013 TLC PPV.
Nia Jax’s music hits and out she comes to the ring. The fans boo her and she tells them that was a warm welcome and she is glad she is back. Nia says while Tiffany was wlaking around, she was back at home refocusing to take back what is hers, the WWE Women’s Championship.
“It’s Tiffy Time” hits and out Tiffany comes. She tells Nia that she is not the same Tiffany Stratton that she used to bully. She tells Nia that cashing in on her was the best decision she ever made and after that she went one on one against one of the greatest of all time, Charlotte Flair. And if she and Nia ever locked up again, she would beat her too. Nia asks her if she is offering her a rematch and Tiffany tells her no. The fans chant “Tiffany time”. She tells Nia that she doesn’t make the matches around here but she won’t shy down from a fight and she would defend her title against her anytime and anywhere.
Naomi’s music hits and out she comes. She says it is funny to see them both fighting because she remembers where she was trying to get the title off Nia for months but Tiffany always helped Nia out. Naomi tells them that they made her life a living hell. She tells them that she changed, she is a new Naomi now. She doesn’t stand behind Bianca and she doesn’t let Jade attack her from behind. She tells a fan to shut up and says she is not done going after gold. She tells Tiffany that not only will she push her onto a car, she’ll push her under one.
Jade Cargill’s music hits and out she comes. All four women are in the ring and Jade clothesline’s Naomi to the outside while Tiffany throws Nia to the outside. Tiffany and Jade circle each other in the ring and out comes Nick Aldis. He says if they are all eager for a fight, he is going to make a tag team match, playa. He says it will be Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill against Naomi and Nia Jax.
We see the return of Aleister Black from last week.
Back in the arena, Carmelo Hayes tells The Miz that he is sick of people trying to make moments off them. Miz says he built up the WWE for two decades, he outlasted next big things and legends. The Miz says you target a nobody, nobody talks. You target The Miz, everyone talks. Black didn’t knock him out, he woke him up. He says there is a reason he has lasted as long as he has in a company where Black only lasted five years in. He says to hit his music and out he comes to the ring with Carmelo Hayes.
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The Miz with Carmelo Hayes vs. Aleister Black
The bell rings and we are under way. Miz goes for a kick but Black blocks it and Miz with a right hand. He throws Black to the ropes but Black with a knee and Miz rolls to the outside of the ring. Miz gets bck into the ring and Black with a forearm followed by a knee to the face. A back elbow and he goes for the cover but Miz kicks out. Miz gets back up and Black kicks him to the outside. Black grabs Miz but Miz slams him head first onto the ring apron.
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Back from commercial, Miz throws Black to the outside of the ring. Miz to the outside, he jumps off the ring steps and goes for a splash but Black with a knee to the jaw. He throws Miz back into the ring and hits him with forearms. Black sweeps the legs and hits him with forearms. A springboard by Black and he goes for the cover but Miz kicks out. Black goes for a kick, Miz blocks it and he lands a DDT. He goes for the cover but Black kicks out. Black down on his knees and Miz with kicks but Black laughs. He grabs Miz, gets to his feet and hits him with a spinning elbow. Black with a big knee to the face. Miz on the ring apron but Miz hangs Black up on the top rope. He goes for the Skull Crushing Finale but Black with a cartwheel reversal and he lands on his feet. Black with the Black Mass. Hayes gets on the ring apron and that distracts Black, Miz goes for the cover but Black kicks out. Black with the Black Mass. He goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Winner: Aleister Black
Carmelo Hayes slides into the ring but Black turns around and sits across from Hayes. Both men get to their feet and are face to face as Hayes leaves the ring.
Rey Fenix and Santos Escobar
Santos Escobar is with Rey Fenix backstage. Escobar tells him his match at WrestleMania was a true embodiment of disappointment. He embarrassed them all. Rey Mysterio himself picked Fenix to take his place at WrestleMania and he blew it. And now the self appointment, “Greatest Luchador of all time” is out of the picture. And this time, hopefully for ever. Escobar says someone will have to take his place and that person has always been him. If Fenix knows what is best for him, he will listen to what he has to say. Fenix tells him to shut up and stay out of his business. He says there is only one luchador in the world he trusts and it’s not Escobar. And if he has a problem with that, he will see him in the ring tonight.
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Zelina Vega vs. Piper Niven with Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre
The bell rings and we are under way. Vega with kicks and runs to the ropes, hitting Piper with a knee to the face. She goes for the cover but Piper kicks out. Vega runs towards Piper but Piper takes her down with a shoulder tackle. Vega gets back into the ring and tries to throw Piper to the ropes but Piper overpowers her. Piper slams Vega face first onto the face. Piper kicks Vega face first onto the bottom turnbuckle.
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Back from commercial, Vega with a double knees to the face. She runs towards Piper but Piper slams her onto the mat, followed by a senton. She goes for the cover but Vega kicks out. She places Vega on the top rope and Piper goes for a suplex but Vega with a headbutt and Piper falls to the mat. Vega with the meteora. She goes for the cover but Niven kicks out. Vega goes for Code Red but Niven gets out of it and hits Vega with a side slam. She goes for the cover but Vega kicks out. Vega down in the corner and Niven goes for a cannonball but Vega moves out of the way. Vega with the running knees. Vega with a DDT. She climbs the top rope and lands a moon sault. She goes for the cover but Niven kicks out. Vega goes for Code Red but Niven blocks it and she hadbutts Vega. Niven goes for a powerbomb but Vega reverses it, throwing Niven onto the second ropes. Vega goes for a 619 but Chelsea Green gets on the ring apron, Niven goes to hit Vega from behind but Vega moves out of the way and Niven accidentally knocks Chelsea down. Vega rolls Niven up and gets the pin.
Winner: Zelina Vega
We cut to backstage and Nick Aldis is talking to Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu. He tells them last for two weeks in a row, they caused a disqualification. Solo tells him that last week was Drew’s fault and this week, Fatu gave them a warning. Aldis tells Jacob Fatu that he will defend his United States Championship against LA Knight and Damian Priest. Solo tells him that Drew is the number one contender, he should face Fatu. Aldis tells him he is right and to forget the triple threat match. It is now a fatal four way match.
Fatu tells him to keep it 100, line them up, he is going to dog walk their ass. He is all gas, no brakes and walks away. Solo tells Nick that Nick is trying to screw over Fatu and Aldis tells him that Solo is the one screwing him over.
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Randy Orton’s music hits and out he comes to the ring. He hugs a child as he is walking down and slaps some hands, getting in the ring. A loud “Randy” chant from the crowd. He says we are two hours in but welcome to SmackDown! Orton says John Cena’s name and the fans boo. He says while the world couldn’t see him, Orton could. It took about 20 years for everyone to realize what kind of man Cena is but he knew from day one. Cena is arrogant and selfish. The fans chant “Cena sucks”. He is an entitled brat who gets whatever he wants, Cena is the ultimate shiny new toy to be played with by the ultimate puppet master. He says Cena is smart, he took advantage of the PG era. He was willing and eager to be a real life walking, talking, cartoon character while Orton did everything that he could to be true to who he is.
Orton says Cena didn’t care about the boys in the back or the fans. All Cena cares about is his bottom line, which has brought him fame, fortune and right into the main stream. It has enabled Cena that every single month, he has a brand new colored t-shirt, arm band, wrist band, sneakers, dog tags and towels on the merchandise stands. He wants to make sure that the fans love him even more than they already do. But speaking of the kids, last week Cena said that the reason why he never had kids, raised a family himself is because he was busy raising all of the kids in the audience. Orton says the only thing Cena has raised is the price of his merchandise, which the actual parents have to work double in order to afford. He says selling your soul is not a new concept, Cena has been doing it for 20 years.
Hustle, loyalty and respect. He says he will give him the hustle all day. But the loyalty, the respect? What happened to the loyalty and respect? He is asking because last week, Cena stood in the ring and said he was going to erase the Orton name from the history books. That he was going to erase everything his family did in the industry. He will not, over his dead freaking body. Cena is not the last real champion, he is the latest Champion that he has to put down. And at Backlash, in his home town, in front of his wife and kids, he is going to punt kick him so hard in that Lego shaped head right off his shoulders and through the gateway arch. But not before he drops Cena with the three most dangerous letters in sports entertainment. RKO! Orton’s music hits and he drops the microphone and poses to the crowd on the second rope.
Naomi and Nia Jax
We cut backstage and Naomi is getting ready for her match. In comes Nia who tells her that they have to be on the same page. Her eyes are set on gold and two faced Tiffy. As long as Naomi stays out of her way, they’ll be good. Naomi tells her sure and walks away with Nia looking confused.
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Randy Orton is walking backstage and he is stopped by R-Truth. He tells Orton that his childhood hero John Cena is going to beat John Cena. In comes Jimmy who tells Orton he knows how R-Truth gets down. Orton leaves and Jimmy tells R-Truth to stop. If he keeps talking, Orton will knock his head off his shoulders. R-Truth says Cena told him that and Cena also told him he is the last real Champion. And Cena would not lie to him.
Santos Escobar vs. Rey Fenix
The bell rings and we are under way. Both men with chops and Escobar chops Fenix down onto the mat. Escobar tells him he should be the boss and Fenix should join him. Fenix back to his feet and he chops Escobar. Both men are face to face and Fenix pushes him down. Escobar gets up and runs towards Fenix but Fenix moves out of the way and Escobar to the outside of the ring. Fenix gets on the ring apron and lands a hurricanrana. He grabs Escobar but Escobar pushes him into the ring apron and the ring steps. Escobar back into the ring and he lands a suicide dive onto Fenix.
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Back from commercial, Fenix with a kick to the head. Fenix on the ring apron and he climbs the top rope and lands a springboard moon sault. He goes for the cover but Escobar kicks out. Fenix with a spinning kick. He goes for the cover but Escobar kicks out. Fenix goes for a kick, Escobar ducks and he hits Fenix with a knee to the face. Fenix bounces back up and kicks Escobar in the head as both men fall to the mat. Fenix runs towards Escobar but Escobar places him on the top rope. Fenix walks the top rope and jumps but Escobar with a knee to the face. Escobar lifts Fenix up and slams him face first onto his knee. He goes for the cover but Fenix kicks out. Escobar lifts Fenix up but Fenix lands on his feet. He pushes Escobar onto the ropes and lands the Adios Amigos. Fenix with the meteora off the top rope! He goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Winner: Rey Fenix
We cut to Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill. In comes Byron who asks them about their match. Tiffany says she gets it, if she was Nia, she wouldn’t want to be with her either. And as for Jade, as long as she stays out of her way, they won’t have a problem. Jade tells Tiffany to stay out of her business because she did not get enough of Naomi. Jade says she spoke to Nick Aldis and he told her that she will face Naomi next week on SmackDown for a number one contender’s match.
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Santos Escobar is backstage with Berto and Angel. He is angry at them for them not helping him during his match. In comes Andrade and he tells Santos that he knows that Santos doesn’t care about Angel and Berto. Andrade says that he doesn’t like Santos. He says that Santos always talks about elgacy, respect and honor. But what he has is legacy with the Garzas. He doesn’t have respect or honor. Santos grabs Angel and they leave. Angel stares at Andrade and Andrade smiles. Escobar comes back and grabs Berto.
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A highlight package of last week’s TLC Match for the Tag Team Championships airs.
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Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax and Naomi
The bell rings and we are under way. Both teams are in the ring and all four women are brawling. Tiffany throws Nia to the outside and into the ring steps. Right hands by Tiffany but Nia throws her into the barricade. Back in the ring, Jade with a European uppercut onto Naomi and she throws her to the outside. Jade to the outside and she slams Naomi face first into the barricade. Naomi thrown into the ring post and back into the ring. Jade gets back in the ring but Naomi with a knee to the face. She throws Jade into the corner and a big scratch to the back. Naomi with a snap mare followed by a kick to the back. Naomi to the ropes and Nia tags herself in. Jade clothesline’s Naomi but Nia takes Jade down.
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Back rom commercial, Naomi with right hands onto Jade. Naomi goes to tag Nia but Jade pulls her back and slams her face first onto the mat. Nia is tagged in and she grabs Jade by the leg but Jade kicks her away and makes the tag! In comes Tiffany who clothesline’s Nia. A knee to the face onto Nia followed by a cartwheel back elbow in the corner. Tiffany to the ropes but Nia grabs her and goes for a Samoan drop but with a crucifix cover but Nia kicks out. Tiffany climbs the top rope but Nia to her feet and hits her with a headbutt. She lands a Samoan drop. Naomi tags herself in, Nia lands a leg drop. In comes Naomi and both women argue over the tag. Naomi goes for the split legged moon sault but Tiffany gets her knees up. Jade is tagged back in and she kicks Naomi in the face and kicks Nia off the ring apron. Forearms by Jade onto Naomi followed by a slam onto the mat. Jade with a chokeslam. She goes for the cover but Nia breaks it up. Nia drags Naomi to the corner and she tags herself in. Nia with an elbow onto Jade followed by a senton. She goes for the cover but Tiffany with a swanton off the top rope to break up the cover. In comes Naomi but Tiffany throws her in the corner. Nia with a splash from behind onto Tiffany and also takes Naomi out. Nia with a splash onto Jade in the corner. Nia goes for the Annihilator but Jade gets to her feet and she powerbombs Nia! Jade goes for the cover and gets the pin.
Winners: Tiffany Stratton and Jade Cargill
Tiffany and Jade celebrate in the ring. The referee grabs the Women’s Championship and as he goes to hand it to TIffany, Jade grabs it and puts it on her shoulders. Tiffany asks for it and as Jade goes to hand it to her, she doesn’t let go of the title. In comes Naomi who hits Jade from behind and hits her with Kiss Dafeeet. Naomi raises the WWE Women’s title in the air as SmackDown goes off the air.