WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights (5/23/25): The Wyatt Sicks make their shocking return, Money in the Bank matches shape up, and more
WWE SmackDown this week was capped off by top in-ring matches and a shocking return of a demonic force.
The May 23rd, 2025, edition of
WWE
Friday Night SmackDown took place from the EnMarket Arena in Savannah, Georgia.
The night saw more Money in the Bank qualifiers take place, top-tier matches and a chilling end to the main event of the show as The Wyatt Sicks made their long-awaited return to WWE.
Charlotte Flair vs Giulia vs Zelina Vega
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This was the Women's Money in the Bank ladder match qualifying match after Tiffany Stratton's promo exchange with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. All three displayed their unique style and offensive inside the ring as a huge opportunity hung in the balance.
The captivating triple-threat match came to an end when Giulia broke up Flair's attempt at a Figure Eight on Zelina Vega with a top rope move and dropped Vega with a Northern Lights Bomb to qualify for the bout.
Chris Sabin vs Tommaso Ciampa
This was a singles match with both competitors having their respective tag team partners in their respective corners. Despite being tag team wrestlers, Chris Sabin and Tommaso Ciampa delivered an instant classic that led to an 'This is Awesome' chant break out.
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The match's final moments came when Candice LeRae came out of nowhere to attack Sabin, and Ciampa hit him with a thunderous knee attack to win the match.
Piper Niven & Alba Fyre vs B-Fab & Michin
The tag team match was made after both sides engaged in a backstage brawl. The match was fast-paced, and Chelsea Green tried to interfere, but Zelina Vega came to the ringside to take her out. B-Fab then hit the Neckbreaker on Alba Fyre to win the match for her team.
Jimmy Uso & Rey Fenix vs J.C. Matteo & Jacob Fatu
This was an explosive tag team match scheduled for the night.
Despite some tensions visible between J.C. Matteo and Jacob Fatu, the duo worked as a cohesive unit against Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix. The match was a stellar showdown that had the fans on their feet. The ending saw Solo Sikoa distracting Uso long enough for J.C. Matteo to take advantage and deliver the powerslam to pick up the win.
R-Truth's promo
R-Truth came down to the ring to talk about his upcoming match with John Cena at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.
He stated that the man who attacked him at WWE Backlash was not his childhood hero. He looked ready to fight and vowed to try and bring back Cena to Hustle, Loyalty, and Respect, building major hype for their bout.
LA Knight vs Shinsuke Nakamura vs Aleister Black
This was the triple-threat Men's Money in the Bank ladder match qualifying match. The three competitors delivered a stellar showdown as the high-stakes match captivated the audience in Georgia. In the final moments of the bout, Shinsuke Nakamura was about to hit the Kinshasa, but Aleister Black countered it with a Black Mass.
LA Knight came from behind to push Black out of the ring and pin Nakamura to qualify for the ladder match.
Fraxiom vs The Street Profits
The main event showdown was for the WWE Tag Team Championships. The match was nothing short of a blockbuster as both teams gave it their all. A brawl ensued towards the end as DIY and Motor City Machine Guns came down to the ring. However, the real shocker came when the lights went out, and when they came back, the WWE Universe witnessed the return of The Wyatt Sicks. The terrorizing group led by Uncle Howdy cleared the entire field and ended the show on a chilling note.
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