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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
Time of India
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
WWE Smackdown results: Solo Sikoa books his place at WWE Money in the Bank 2025 ladder match
Solo Sikoa has officially punched his ticket to the men's Money in the Bank 2025 Ladder Match, securing a significant victory on the May 16 episode of WWE SmackDown. In a high-stakes triple threat qualifier against Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix, Sikoa capitalized on ringside distractions from Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo (formerly Jeff Cobb) to deliver a decisive Samoan Spike to Fenix for the pinfall victory. This win marks a pivotal moment for the new Bloodline leader, Solo Sikoa, who has been vocal about his mission to restore dominance to his Samoan family lineage following Roman Reigns' title loss at WrestleMania. With the Money in the Bank briefcase now within reach, Sikoa aims to reclaim the championship and bring it back to his bloodline . Solo Sikoa now competes in his FIRST MITB Ladder CONGRATS to him 🔥 Rey Fenix headed for Worlds Collide? Rey Fenix, a recent addition to the WWE roster from AEW, was a fan favorite heading into the qualifier. His dynamic in-ring style and high-flying maneuvers had the crowd rallying behind him. However, his loss in the qualifier may not be the end of his journey. Speculation is rife that Fenix could be slated for a prominent role in the upcoming Worlds Collide event, a joint production between WWE's NXT and the newly acquired Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide. They've been booking Rey Fenix super weekly since his debut, it's obviously better than what AEW was doing with him but I really hope he gets a push soon.I'm also hoping Rey lost because he'll be at worlds collide Scheduled for June 7 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, the same day as Money in the Bank, Worlds Collide is set to feature talent from both NXT and AAA, with Fenix's name being prominently mentioned Given Fenix's lucha libre heritage and the event's focus on cross-promotional matchups, his participation in Worlds Collide seems plausible. This could explain his absence from the Money in the Bank ladder match, allowing him to showcase his skills on a platform that celebrates his wrestling roots. As the road to Money in the Bank continues, Solo Sikoa's momentum is undeniable. With the briefcase in sight, he stands poised to make a significant impact on WWE's championship landscape. Meanwhile, Rey Fenix's potential involvement in Worlds Collide adds an exciting dimension to WWE's summer programming, promising thrilling matchups and storylines for fans worldwide.
USA Today
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Alexa Bliss returns, John Cena RKO'd by Randy Orton again
WWE SmackDown takeaways: Alexa Bliss returns, John Cena RKO'd by Randy Orton again WWE Friday Night SmackDown on May 9 took place at Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio, and featured John Cena delivering his final remarks to Randy Orton before tomorrow's PLE. The go-home episode for Backlash saw Charlotte Flair get booed out of the building, Aleister Black get a win over Carmelo Hayes, and the team of Rey Fenix and Andrade pick up a win over Berto and Angel, which caused Santos Escobar to lose his temper. Check out the top takeaways from this episode: LA Knight, Damian Priest reluctantly work together – momentarily This week's show started off quickly with a tag team match between LA Knight and Damian Priest against Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. Before the match, Knight and Priest hashed things out backstage, agreeing to work together before their fatal 4-way match at Backlash. Fast-forward to the match, and it was a solid offering. Knight and Priest pretty much dominated, even though they couldn't get on the same page. Priest tagged himself in as Knight went to the middle rope for his signature elbow, and then Knight tagged himself back in when Priest looked for his South of Heaven chokeslam. While they argued about who was going to finish the match, they were blindsided. Sikoa went for a Samoan Spike, but got countered into a BFT for the pin. Since the match was over, and everyone became enemies again, Knight and Priest went at it until Fatu cleared the ring. As the US champ celebrated with his title, he turned around just in time to eat a Claymore from Drew McIntyre. This was a solid opening match and a good way to hype up Saturday's fatal 4-way, even if it was predictable. Fatu should retain the title at Backlash, but given the names involved, fans will likely be happy no matter who walks out with the US title. Alexa Bliss returns to tag with Zelina Vega After her huge return at Royal Rumble, and a follow-up PLE at Elimination Chamber, Alexa Bliss quickly became a question mark, until now. She became absent for whatever reason after Chamber, leaving many to wonder what was going on. Well, on the Friday before Backlash, she returned as a mystery partner with the current women's US champ, Zelina Vega against Chelsea Green and Piper Niven. After Vega started the match and eventually got outworked, Bliss entered the match on a hot tag and started showing out. A few moments later, Bliss reversed Green into a Sister Abigail DDT for the pin. While it's nice to see WWE finally give Zelina Vega a title push, she was put in a spot here to be completely outshined by Bliss. Vega's theme music is unrecognizable (it's also not good for a theme as it sounds like a transition beat), which doesn't help the crowd pop for her entrances. It's a shame for Vega, but expected that the crowd would pop louder for Bliss' music when she revealed her as a mystery tag partner. Anyway, Bliss looked great during the match. Everything was sharp and the crowd responded well. Where does it go from here? We'll have to wait and see, but if she's back for a consistent schedule now, put her in a title program quickly. Jade Cargill shines, loses No. 1 contender match vs. Nia Jax In a powerhouse vs. super powerhouse match for No. 1 contender status for Tiffany Stratton's title, Jade Cargill and Nia Jax went at it. It's rare that Cargill will not be the strongest competitor in the ring, so for this one, we got to see more rarely used moves from her. Cargill definitely still showed off her power by slamming Jax in a variety of ways, but also showed off some quickness with super kicks and some high-flying ability with a beautiful frog splash. However, none of it mattered. Just as Cargill was looking to close out the match, Naomi appeared to attack Stratton. This distracted Cargill from attempting Jaded, and she went at Naomi. Jax intercepted, though, and a moment later was pinned after an Annihilator. Fraxiom get surprise win over Street Profits The Street Profits took mics to the ring to take a victory lap after the incredible TLC match turned in a few weeks ago. The short promo didn't quite hit as Ford messed up the "O-H, I-O" chant, but the crowd appreciated the tag team nonetheless as they were still selling bumps and bruises from what they declared to be the greatest TLC match ever. Out of nowhere, Fraxiom's music filled the speakers. The new SmackDown team gleefully made their way to the ring to challenge the Profits to a tag title match. Not only did the Profits think they didn't deserve a title shot because they just arrived, but they were clearly in no condition to compete at their best. Thank you, @RealNickAldis! 🙌 Fraxiom wanted a match against The Street Profits and they got one! 🔥#SmackDown — WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025 Regardless, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis made the match, without the titles on the line so Fraxiom could earn a shot. As usual, I'm never big on a challenger taking on the champion in a non-title match to earn a shot at the same champion for a title match. It's ridiculous. However, the match cooked. The hobbled Profits still put on a banger with Fraxiom, which was made more believable due to the champs' ailments. Yes, Fraxiom won, which made for an important moment for a fun, high-flying team. Now it appears they'll clash again with the titles on the line, but next time, the Profits will likely be 100%, which shouldn't bode well for Fraxiom. John Cena gets RKO'd, again Well, well, well, look who it is. John Cena decided to grace the WWE Universe with his presence the day before Backlash to cut a promo on Randy Orton. During his second introduction by Mark Nash, a fan threw an empty beer bottle at Cena's feet. Cena rolled with it, pausing the intro to slowly pick up the bottle, and dismisingly toss it out of the ring before allowing Nash to continue. "Tomorrow, your childhood dies," Cena said as he started his promo. Cena attacked Orton's character, labeling him as a liar, mostly to himself. Cena used his own tagline of "hustle, loyalty, respect" to break down Orton's shortcomings. He called him out for being protected and never held accountable by the WWE for his past actions. Cena went on to take shots at Orton's family legacy and accused him of riding off his coattails. "He'll be just like his 2006 drug test – a failure," Cena said. As Cena finished up, a masked man figured to be Orton appeared out of nowhere to deliver an RKO, but the man wasn't Orton. Cena hit an AA on the mystery man and returned to hoisting the title high. Then the real Orton appeared to connect with the RKO, marking the third time Orton has stood tall over Cena leading up to the PLE. DON'T UNDERESTIMATE THE VIPER! 🐍 Is this a preview of what's to come TOMORROW at #WWEBacklash?! 😱#SmackDown — WWE (@WWE) May 10, 2025 Cena's promo was solid, but seeing Orton stand tall again just screams he'll be losing at Backlash. It's great we're getting heel Cena vs. babyface Orton for the first time ever, but it's hard to envision a scenario in which Cena loses the title until his final PLE. Hell, he could very well take the title home like he said previously.
