WWE SmackDown before Backlash 2025 Highlights: John Cena appear; Drew McIntyre claymores Jacob Fatu; Nia Jax wins & more (May 9, 2025)

By Abhijit Singh

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Published at :May 10, 2025 at 4:30 AM

Modified at :May 10, 2025 at 9:50 AM

(Courtesy : WWE)

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The 2025 edition of Backlash is just one day 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.

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.

Matches & segments confirmed for 05/09 WWE SmackDown

John Cena appears
Damian Priest & LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa
Jade Cargill vs Nix Jax: #1 Contenders match for WWE Women’s Championship

John Cena appears

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.

Damian Priest & LA Knight vs Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa

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.

Jade Cargill vs Nix Jax: #1 Contenders match for WWE Women’s Championship

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.

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