The WWE SmackDown card tonight kicks off May 2025 in a big way. It’s the post-WWE WrestleMania 41 season, and WWE wants to ensure that this new chapter for the promotion begins with an exclamation point. A returning superstar is back in action tonight. Plus, a legend speaks on an upcoming title match that could be the biggest match of the year and his whole illustrious career.
Don’t dare miss the newest episode of WWE SmackDown tonight. If you’re off on this Friday night and want to keep up with all the action, we have got you covered, delivering LIVE and REAL-TIME SmackDown results for May 2nd, 2025.
.@RandyOrton does make some valid points… 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/VBHQwjeecX
— WWE (@WWE) May 3, 2025
Without further ado, let’s run it down.
Live Venue:
WWE SmackDown on May 2, 2025, aired live from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, Iowa.
Broadcast Details – What Time Does SmackDown Start Tonight?:
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) / 5 p.m. Pacific Time (PT)
Channel: USA Network
Streaming: Available exclusively on Netflix worldwide
WWE SmackDown Card Tonight (5/2/25):
- Aleister Black vs. The Miz
- We Hear From Randy Orton
- Nia Jax Speaks to the WWE Universe
- LA Knight vs. Damian Priest
- Pretty Deadly vs. Fraxiom
- Piper Niven vs. Zelina Vega
- Tiffany Stratton & Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax and Naomi
- Rey Fenix vs. Santos Escobar
WWE SmackDown Results Tonight (5/2/25):
Aleister Black is too quick with it! 😮💨#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/lZkW0XhpEo
— WWE (@WWE) May 3, 2025
- WWE SmackDown kicks off with LA Knight airing out his grievances after not winning his number one contender’s U.S. Title match against Drew McIntyre due to a disqualification caused by Damian Priest. The former Judgment Day member then interrupted the “Megastar,” saying that it was nothing personal and he was just out for revenge against McIntyre. The two went back and forth, blaming each other for what happened, and they called for a referee to begin their match, which was set for later that night. Damian Priest was on the cusp of beating LA Knight after a show-stealing match. Unfortunately, Solo Sikoa interfered, leading to another no-contest. Knight and Priest would beat down Sikoa and after the non-finish. Jacob Fatu would clean the house afterward.
- Pretty Deadly caught up with Fraxiom, welcoming them to SmackDown, and immediately wanted them to prove themselves, leading to this tag team contest. This match went about at a break-neck pace, so much so that a Standing Shooting Star Press from Nathan Frazer busted Elton Prince’s mouth bloody. The hectic contest ended when Fraxiom hit their Spanish Fly/Phoenix Splash combo on Kit Wilson for the pinfall victory.
- Nia Jax addresses the WWE Universe next. Jax stated that while Tiffany Stratton was out there defending the WWE Women’s Title, she was refocusing at home, plotting to reclaim the championship, and she said she would. Stratton would come out and reply that she would defend her title anytime, anywhere. Naomi would then interject herself into the situation, stating that they owe her a title match after making her life a “living hell.” Jade Cargill would enter the arena, once again beating down Naomi. This chaos ended when SmackDown GM Nick Aldis sanctioned a tag match for later tonight between Stratton and Cargill against Naomi and Jax.
- Next on the WWE SmackDown card tonight, The Miz looks for revenge against a returning Aleister Black. Like clockwork, Aleister Black was still as dominant as ever, and we can argue he might even be better this time around. After a competitive match against The Miz, Black would secure the win with a devastating Black Mass. Afterward, Carmelo Hayes would stare down Black, seemingly stepping up to the plate.
- New Women’s United States Champion Zelina Vega faces off against “Secret HERvice” member Piper Niven. Vega rolls up Niven to beat Green Regime again for the fourth week in a row.
- Randy Orton addresses the WWE Universe ahead of WWE Backlash St. Louis. Orton sent a clear message to John Cena; he would be the next legend that Randy Orton had to put down next week at St. Louis. Randy Orton made it explicitly clear that this was personal, and he saw this coming from a mile away. That said, he not only wants to be the Undisputed WWE Champion, but he also wants to ensure that the Orton Legacy and the WWE will remain intact well-pass Cena’s retirement.
- Rey Fenix comes out to an ovation as he takes on Santos Escobar. Rey Fenix proved why he’s the best Luchador in the business, pinning Escobar fair and square smack dab in the middle for the victory.
- To conclude the WWE SmackDown card tonight, Jade Cargill and Tiffany Stratton takes on Nia Jax and Naomi in the main event. Deserving of it’s top-billing, these women proved why they were the main event. Jade Cargill picked up the win for her team after a devastating Powerbomb on Nia Jax. After the match, Cargill would hoist up the WWE Women’s Title, leaving Stratton unhappy. Unfortunately for them, Naomi had other plans, beating both down to end the night holding the title.
That concludes the WWE SmackDown card results for May 2nd, 2025.
What did you think of the amazing WWE SmackDown card tonight?
“You are the latest Legend I have to put down.”#WWEBacklash can’t come fast enough! 🔥#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KzDnRL3l4g
— WWE (@WWE) May 3, 2025
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