WWE SmackDown (May 9, 2025): Preview, match card, news, timings & telecast details

The May 9 episode will serve as the go-home show for Backlash 2025!

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.

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.

Let us now take a look at the detailed preview, match card, timings, and telecast details for the 05/09 episode of WWE SmackDown.

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.

WWE SmackDown Timings & Telecast details

• In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM PT this Friday on the USA Network.
• In Canada, the show will be aired live this Friday on Netflix at 08 PM ET.
• In the United Kingdom & Ireland, the show will be live at 01 AM, this Saturday on Netflix.
• In India, the show will be live at 5:30 AM IST this Saturday on Netflix.
• In Saudi Arabia, the show will be live at 03 AM this Saturday on Netflix.
• In Australia, the show will be live at 10:00 AM AEDT this Saturday on Netflix.
• In France, the show will be live at 02 AM CET, this Saturday on AB1.

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