WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (05/30/25): Full match card, confirmed segments, how to watch, start timings, and more
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WWE witnessed some major developments in the Saturday Night's Main Event on May 24, 2025, in Tampa, Florida. The Stamford-based promotion is back with another edition of SmackDown, bringing some more developments for the upcoming Money in the Bank PLE.
In the Saturday Night's Main Event, fans saw the return of Bronson Reed and The American Nightmare Cody Rhodes after WrestleMania 41. As John Cena will now team with Logan Paul to take on Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso at Money in the Bank, but before next Saturday rolls around, both Cena and Rhodes will appear for an intense feud for the first time after the Show of Shows.
The May 30 episode of SmackDown is all set to emanate live from the Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, Tennessee.
The promotion will feature Bianca Belair's homecoming and two MITB Qualifying matches. Here's the detailed preview, streaming details, confirmed matches, and more for the May 30 episode of WWE SmackDown.
Confirmed match segments for May 30, 2025
John Cena & Cody Rhodes under one roof
Andrade vs Jacob Fatu vs Carmelo Hayes – Men's MITB Qualifying match
Bianca Belair returns
Jade Cargill vs Nia Jax vs Naomi – Women's MITB Qualifying match
John Cena & Cody Rhodes under one roof
This edition of SmackDown will get more exciting as John Cena and
Cody Rhodes
will be seen under one roof for the first time after WrestleMania 41. The arch-rivals will appear tonight in Knoxville before they head forward for the much-awaited Tag team match at the Money in the Bank on June 7, 2025.
Earlier, Rhodes made a surprise return to television this past Saturday night at Saturday Night's Main Event, where he helped
World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso
defend his title against Logan Paul.
During the match, Cena interfered, leading to the announcement that Rhodes and Jey Uso will team up to face Cena and Paul at Money in the Bank on June 7th at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. It will be interesting to watch what the duo will bring to the table this Friday on SmackDown.
Andrade vs Jacob Fatu vs Carmelo Hayes – Men's MITB Qualifying match
The promotion has announced the fifth qualifier match for the men's MITB Qualifying match. It will feature United States Champion Jacob Fatu, Andrade, and Carmelo Hayes to secure the fifth spot.
Meanwhile, Solo Sikoa, LA Knight, Penta, and Seth Rollins have qualified for the match and are awaiting the remaining two participants for the match in June. Who will win the right to battle in the high-stakes showdown at WWE Money in the Bank?
Jade Cargill vs Nia Jax vs Naomi – Women's MITB Qualifying match
Alexa Bliss, Roxanne Perez, Rhea Ripley, and Giulia have secured their places in the women's
Money in the Bank
ladder match at the PLE of the same name next month. Nevertheless, the match still has two open positions. This week's Blue Brand will determine the fifth spot, as Jade Cargill, Nia Jax, and Naomi compete in a triple-threat match to qualify for the ladder match.
How to watch WWE SmackDown Match 2025?
In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Friday on the USA Network.
Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix.
In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET.
In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( May 31, 2025) on Netflix.
Also Read:
What is Cody Rhodes' net worth in 2025? Current salary and more explored | WWE News - Times of India
Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST on Netflix.
In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT.
In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on AB1.
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