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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Smackdown May 23: Street Profits vs Fraxiom ends in chaos as Wyatt Sicks make shocking return
The SmackDown main event was supposed to be about tag team gold asThe Street Profits defended their titles against Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom). What fans got instead was a wild fight, flying bodies, and an unforgettable return. The challengers came flying out of the gate. Frazer and Axiom delivered suicide dives, a moonsault, and even a brainbuster. They looked sharp and came close to pulling off the upset. The Street Profits, though, didn't go down easy. Dawkins took Frazer outside, and Ford kicked out everything they threw at him. The champions hit their Doomsday Blockbuster on Axiom, but Frazer broke the count. The match hit a new level with chants of 'this is awesome' filling the arena. FRAXIOM AND STREET PROFITS #SmackDown Just when it looked like Fraxiom had it won after a Phoenix Splash, all hell broke loose. DIY's Gargano and Ciampa stormed out with Candice LeRae. That brought out Motor City Machine Guns. Ford even flew over the ring post to wipe out everyone. But as Ford went up top to finish it—everything changed. Wyatt Sicks return to lay down the SmackDown tag team division The lights went out. When they came back on, the Wyatt Sicks were in the ring. Uncle Howdy. Dexter Lumis. Erick Rowan. Joe Gacy. Nikki Cross. All standing there like ghosts. Lumis threw Ford off the top. Rowan bulldozed everyone in his way. Cross attacked LeRae. Gacy powerbombed Lumis onto Dawkins. Then Howdy hit Gargano with Sister Abigail. 🚨 The WYATT SICKS HAVE RETURNED‼️ #SmackDown To end the chaos, the Wyatts stood tall under dim lights with eerie music playing—honouring Bray Wyatt with a birthday cake in the ring. The match was ruled a no-contest, but one thing was clear: the tag team division is now living in fear.
Scotsman
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
May 23 2025 preview: MITB qualifiers and a championship match
Who is set to join the likes of Solo Sikoa, Roxanne Perez, Alexa Bliss and Rhea Ripley as Money In The Bank participants? Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The next round of Money In The Bank qualifying matches take place on this evening's WWE Smackdown. The show will also feature The Street Profits defending their WWE Tag Team Championship against the upstart team of Fraxiom. Here's your preview for this evening's WWE Smackdown, a look at who has qualified for Money In The Bank and how you can watch Saturday Night's Main Event in the UK. WWE Money in the Bank is only two weeks away and this evening's WWE Smackdown is set to feature two more qualifying matches for the death-defying, multi-person ladder match at the the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California on June 7 2025. Four names have already staked their claim in both the men's and women's Money In The Bank match, where the winner earns themselves a WWE title shot whenever they choose - either letting the champion know ahead of time or, in many cases, just turning up out of the blue to 'cash in' their briefcase. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad This evening also sees a championship match between two incredible tag teams, as Fraxiom look to continue their momentum on the blue brand when they face current WWE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits - a night before the World Heavyweight Championship in put on the line at Saturday Night's Main Event. Here's everything that has been announced as of writing for this evening's WWE Smackdown, what time it starts in the UK, who has qualified so far for the Money In The Bank matches and how you can watch Saturday Night's Main Event for free in the United Kingdom. WWE Smackdown preview - May 23 2025 WWE Tag Team Championship: The Street Profits (c) v Fraxiom The Street Profits defend their WWE Tag Team gold this evening against Fraxion, while more Money In The Bank qualifying matches will take place on WWE Smackdown! | WWE The high-flying, charismatic champions, The Street Profits, put their coveted WWE Tag Team Championship on the line against the unpredictable force that is Fraxiom. Known for their dazzling athleticism and crowd-pleasing energy, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins face a singular, unconventional challenge. Fraxiom, a name that's been generating significant buzz, brings an enigmatic presence and a style that could disrupt the champions' rhythm. Can the tag team specialists maintain their dominance, or will Fraxiom shock the WWE Universe and walk away with gold in a truly unique match-up? Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Money In The Bank qualifier: Aleister Black v LA Knight v Shinsuke Nakamura A high-stakes triple threat looms as Aleister Black, LA Knight, and Shinsuke Nakamura battle for a coveted spot in the Money In The Bank ladder match. Each competitor brings a distinct, dangerous style to the ring. Aleister Black's striking prowess and dark intensity make him a formidable opponent. LA Knight, always ready with a biting insult and a powerful offense, aims to back up his talk with a career-defining victory - but Shinsuke Nakamura's 'Strong Style' and unpredictable movements could be the wildcard. With a shot at the Money In The Bank contract—and a guaranteed future championship opportunity—on the line, expect explosive action as all three men leave everything in the ring for this crucial qualifier. Or will The Miz and Carmelo Hayes somehow involve themselves in Black's business this week? Money In The Bank qualifier: Charlotte Flair v Giulia v Zelina Vega The women's Money In The Bank picture heats up with this fiercely competitive triple threat match. The Queen Charlotte Flair, a multi-time champion, brings her unparalleled pedigree and athleticism, always a threat in any high-stakes encounter. She faces stiff competition from Giulia, an internationally acclaimed star known for her hard-hitting style and undeniable presence, who is eager to make a major statement on the grand stage. WWE Women's North American champion Zelina Vega, agile and cunning, will be looking to capitalize on any opening, using her quickness and strategic thinking to snatch victory. With a spot in the career-altering Money In The Bank ladder match awaiting the winner, this encounter promises thrilling action and intense rivalries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad What time is WWE Smackdown starting in the United Kingdom this evening? It's another late night/early morning session of UK WWE fans, as this evening's episode of WWE Smackdown is scheduled to air at 1am BST on May 24 2025 on Netflix, with repeat presentations on demand available shortly after its broadcast. Who has qualified so far for the Money In The Bank ladder matches? With Money In The Bank 2025 set to take place on June 7 2025, the following competitors have qualified for both the men's and women's ladder match - for the chance at a title shot at any time, at any place. Men's Money In The Bank participants so far Women's Money In The Bank participants so far What matches have been announced for the next Saturday Night's Main Event? WWE Saturday Night's Main Event XXXIX - matches confirmed World Heavyweight Championship: Jey Uso (c) v Logan Paul CM Punk and Sami Zayn v Seth Rollins and Bron Breakker John Cena v R Truth Steel Cage Match: Damien Priest v Drew McIntyre What time is Saturday Night's Main Event screening in the United Kingdom this weekend? WWE fans who don't have a Netflix subscription will want to know this - the show is scheduled to air in the United Kingdom on May 25 2025 from 1am BST through the WWE's official YouTube Channel for free. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Shawn Michaels calls Fraxiom WWE's best tag team right now
Image via WWE As former NXT Tag Team Champions Nathan Frazer and Axiom prepare to challenge The Street Profits for the WWE Tag Team Titles this Friday on SmackDown, their biggest endorsement yet has come from none other than Shawn Michaels . Speaking on the Stay Busy with Armon Sadler podcast, the WWE Hall of Famer praised their development and teamwork, saying the young duo is 'clicking on all cylinders.' From NXT rivals to SmackDown standouts Michaels, who currently serves as WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Development, has overseen Fraxiom 's progress since their early NXT UK days. According to him, the duo initially 'dipped their toes' into the tag team waters before fully committing—and the results speak for themselves. 'I would 100 percent agree with the people who say that,' Michaels said when asked if Fraxiom is the best tag team in WWE today. 'They are clicking on all cylinders. Very proud of both of them.' Shawn Michaels Talks Roman Reigns, NXT's Rise, Jaida Parker, Stand & Deliver + MORE! by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng với sàn môi giới tin cậy IC Markets Đăng ký Undo The praise didn't stop there. Michaels highlighted their individual skills, saying both wrestlers are still capable singles performers but have unlocked a new level of chemistry as a unit. 'We're talking about an average age of maybe 25, 26 years old. People sincerely consider them possibly the best tag team in the industry right now,' he added. Since their main roster debut on SmackDown in April 2025, Fraxiom have stayed undefeated with key wins over Los Garza, Pretty Deadly, #DIY, and The Street Profits. Their fast-paced, dynamic style has drawn comparisons to legendary teams, and now their consistency has turned them into serious title contenders. 'They're in their mid-20s and people sincerely consider them the best tag team in the industry,' Michaels added. 'That's amazing praise for two guys at their age.' Fraxiom earned a title shot by defeating #DIY and will now look to claim championship gold on the May 23 edition of SmackDown. Michaels noted that their commitment to the tag team division is what truly sets them apart. All eyes will be on Fraxiom this Friday as they face one of WWE's most experienced duos in The Street Profits. With Shawn Michaels publicly backing them, expectations are higher than ever. 'Their tag team unity has just been amazing,' Michaels said. 'They deserve to be looked at in a very serious manner.' With momentum on their side and the confidence of one of WWE's most respected figures behind them, Fraxiom may just be on the verge of a defining moment in their young careers. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
USA Today
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Tiffany Stratton retains; Alexa Bliss, Solo Sikoa win MITB spots
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Tiffany Stratton retains; Alexa Bliss, Solo Sikoa win MITB spots WWE Friday Night SmackDown on May 16 took place at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, N.C., and featured a women's title match between Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax. This week, we saw Fraxiom continue their hot streak by defeating DIY to earn a title shot against the Street Profits, R-Truth land a match against John Cena at Saturday Night's Main Event, Drew McIntyre accept a challenge from Damian Priest, and the first round of Money in the Bank qualifiers. Check out the top takeaways from this episode: Tension rises between Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu Kicking off the show was a promo segment featuring Solo Sikoa, United States champion Jacob Fatu, and newcomer Jeff Cobb, who was dubbed "JC" by Sikoa (officially named JC Mateo). Despite Sikoa leading the way to the ring and standing front and center on the mic, the crowd chanted for Fatu. Sikoa introduced JC as the man who helped keep the US title in the Bloodline. Then the mic got yanked away when Sikoa started to recite Fatu's taglines. The champ can speak for himself, after all. But when Fatu got to his "yadada mean" line, Sikoa hilariously joined in with him. Sikoa then wanted to hear something from Fatu he hasn't heard in a while. Fatu said, "I love you, Solo," but it wasn't in the enthusiastic manner he used to say it. Sikoa playfully asked him to do it the old way, but quickly ramped up to a sterner tone, along with a push. Fatu removed his sunglasses and appeared to bed fed up with Sikoa, but then LA Knight's music hit. Knight dragged JC out of the ring, got a few licks in, and then escaped before the numbers game could catch up. Eventually, Fatu is going to snap on Sikoa, and the pop for that will be insane. This was a solid opening segment because Sikoa is great on the mic when he starts acting silly, and we saw a lot of that here. When that snap eventually happens, expect to see Fatu vs. JC first, which will be an incredible match. Alexa Bliss wins Money in the Bank qualifier The first match of the night was a women's Money in the Bank qualifier between Alexa Bliss, Chelsea Green and Michin. These triple-threat matches provide an opportunity for creativity, and the crowd appreciated what these ladies offered with "this is awesome" chants. We saw a double Long Back Attack from Michin, but that wasn't enough to get the job done. Bliss became the first to qualify for MITB by hitting the Sister Abigail DDT on Green for the pin. This one wasn't a surprise. Even Joe Tessitore commented on Bliss' two big returns this year during her entrance. Despite the great work Green has recently done with the women's US title and Michin improving as well, fans would probably riot if Bliss didn't get the win here. The Miz ruins another Carmelo Hayes vs. Aleister Black match It appears we're getting what I hoped for in recent weeks: a series of matches between Carmelo Hayes and Aleister Black. Hayes even directly addressed it (not my previous takeaway column, unfortunately), as he said he and Black were in the playoffs. With two of the roster's most talented wrestlers repeatedly going at it, who could get upset? Well, fans could if these matches keep getting ruined by outside interference from The Miz. For the second time in a row, The Miz directly led to a premature ending to a Hayes vs. Black match. The match was cooking. The fans were chanting. But then, The Miz happened. I get it, though. It prolongs the series and helps form a story. Hopefully, wherever the story takes us, it will lead to a clean match between Hayes and Black, which will be sure to tear the house down. Solo Sikoa qualifies for Money in the Bank The second MITB qualifier of the night was for the men's side of things, between Rey Fenix, Solo Sikoa and Jimmy Uso. This one wasn't as predictable as the women's match earlier. Fenix and Uso worked together to take Sikoa out early, but quickly broke that alliance after he was down outside of the ring. Sikoa returned to regain control a few moments later. As the back-and-forth ramped up, the referee missed a rollup pin attempt by Fenix on Sikoa. Everyone, including Wade Barrett on commentary, wondered why the ref fell asleep at the wheel. A few moments after Jacob Fatu caused interference, Sikoa hit Fenix with a Samoan Spike out of nowhere for the pin to qualify for MITB. Immediately after the match, LA Knight appeared again to attack JC, which led to Nick Aldis creating a match to take place on the spot. While it would have been nice to see Fenix enter the MITB fray as a high-flying thriller, it's also nice to see things make sense. Sikoa had support from Fatu and JC outside of the ring, so naturally, the numbers game should help him find the victory, and it did. To be clear, it would have been better if JC and Fatu were banned from ringside, but since that wasn't the case, heel tactics prevailed. Jeff Cobb, aka JC Mateo, wins impromptu debut JC Mateo, formerly known as Jeff Cobb, had his debut match on SmackDown take place against LA Knight immediately after the men's MITB qualifier. This was a grueling match in which JC showed off his power and durability while dealing with Knight's explosiveness. He also broke out a standing moonsault, which drew a shocked reaction. Knight was hunting for a finish, but of course, he was distracted by Sikoa and Fatu, and decided to launch himself onto both with a springboard crossbody. The distraction left an opening for JC to recover, and he was able to catch Knight with a Tour of the Islands, his twisting powerslam finish. It was good to see JC Mateo (I'm not feeling this new name at all, for what it's worth), get plenty of time to work against a well-established name for his debut. He looked great, and the win helps solidify the trio of him, Sikoa, and Fatu as a real force – even if it's short-lived, as the Fatu fracture is very apparent. Tiffany Stratton retains title Once again, Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax met with the Women's Championship on the line. The match served as the main event of this week's episode. Despite the frustration from some online ahead of this, Stratton and Jax turned in probably their best match together yet. This match also featured something that hasn't happened before: a kick out of The Prettiest Moonsault Ever. Naomi attempted to interfere in the match. Her music hit, and she marched to the ring with a chair in hand, but was promptly chased away by Jade Cargill. The chair was left behind, though. After Jax failed to get a pin after hitting an Annihilator, she went for the chair while the referee was distracted, but Stratton countered by kicking the chair into her face, and then hit another moonsault finisher, this time for the pin. You have to give it up to Stratton and Jax here. It wasn't a perfect match, to be clear. There were a few timing issues, but it was still good, and the crowd stayed invested. The Annihilator connecting was a legit false finish that popped the crowd, and Jax's reaction to the rope break was great. Some may be over the idea of seeing Stratton and Jax go at it, but they can put on solid matches together. To the IWC's point, though, let's keep them separated for a while now.
News18
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
WWE SmackDown Results: Alexa Bliss And Solo Sikoa Qualify For MITB
Last Updated: Solo Sikoa and Alexa Bliss won their respective thrilling Money in the Bank qualifying clashes on WWE SmackDown. Two major triple-threat qualifying matches for the upcoming Money In The Bank and a huge women's title match headlined the May 16 episode of the WWE SmackDown from the NC First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro. Solo Sikoa and Alexa Bliss pulled off wins in their respective thrill-a-minute MITB qualifying games after taking down Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix in the men's qualifier and Chelsea Green and Michin in the women's leg. With multiple other results grabbing the fans' attention, here's a detailed account of how this exciting episode of the Friday night SmackDown went. Alexa Bliss became the first woman qualifier for the forthcoming Money in the Bank by winning the high-stakes triple-threat clash against Chelsea Green and Michin. In a topsy-turvy encounter, Bliss and Michin initially teamed against Green, who managed to fight back. Green soon pulled Bliss out of the ring along with Michin by smashing the twisted Bliss on her. But Bliss bounced back and hit a decisive Sister Abigail DDT to beat Green and qualify for the ladder match. Solo Sikoa Qualify, Beating Jimmy Uso And Rey Fenix On the men's front, Solo Sikoa became the first MITB qualifier by surpassing Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix in another major triple-threat encounter at SmackDown. The three wrestlers known for their different in-ring playing styles collided with a major opportunity at stake. The match went on expected lines, with fortunes shifting back and forth. Sikoa took down Uso with Samoan Spike but was then hammered by Fenix's Adios Amigo move. In the dying moments of the fight, Sikoa returned to overhaul Fenix with the help of a distraction by Jeff Cobb that gave him time to recover and execute a spike to make his place in the MITB ladder match. Following the MITB qualifier that Sikoa had won, LA Knight quickly rushed to attack Jeff Cobb, setting the ball rolling for an impromptu match between the two. But a costly error from Knight saw him take his eyes off the match to interfere with Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, which allowed Cobb to take him down with his finisher and win his debut game. Fraxiom Beat DIY, Tifanny Stratton Win Women's Title Match In other results, Fraxiom managed to beat DIY in a tag-team match that entertained the fans with some classic wrestling moves. Fraxiom took a violent route against DIY despite it being only their second match on the main roster. The pair eventually won the fight with a timely roll-up that had DIY attacking them initially, but then in a surprising move, rivals Motor City Machine Guns – Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley – intervened and saved the winners. Tiffany Stratton pulled off the main event match for the WWE Women's Championship, retaining her title by defeating Nia Jax. In a riveting battle, both wrestlers fought brilliantly before an unexpected twist. In the closing moments of the game, Naomi came out with a chair before she was stopped by her rival Jade Cargill, while Nia Jax nearly took control of the game with Tiffany. But Nia was then dropkicked with her face on the chair that Naomi brought, as Tiffany delivered a decisive Moonsault to win the championship. TIFFANY STRATTON HAS BEATEN NIA JAX AND RETAINED THE WOMEN'S WAS ONE OF THE BEST WOMEN'S MATCHES OF THE YEAR 🔥 #SmackDown — EliteRockerz ???? (@EliteClubS0B) May 17, 2025 Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes played a rematch of last week's SmackDown, where the two wrestlers ran each other close. But the match had to end in disqualification after multiple interventions and an eventual attack on Aleister Black by Miz. Black then took down Miz with a Black Mass, but was soon left lying on the mat after Carmelo Hayes pulled off a top-rope move on him. First Published: May 17, 2025, 11:12 IST
