Watch WWE Smackdown is scheduled to air live tonight, Friday, May 16, 2025, from the Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. This episode, SmackDown #1343, will be a special 3-hour event, serving as the fallout show from Backlash 2025 and initiating the build-up to Money in the Bank 2025. 

What to Expect Tonight

Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches

Tonight’s SmackDown will feature the commencement of qualifying matches for the upcoming Money in the Bank Premium Live Event (PLE), scheduled for June 7, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. Both men’s and women’s division matches are expected, with winners earning spots in the coveted ladder matches.

Watch WWE Smackdown – Fallout from Backlash 2025

Following John Cena’s successful defense of the Undisputed WWE Championship against Randy Orton at Backlash 2025, tonight’s episode will likely address the aftermath of this intense rivalry. Fans can anticipate developments in ongoing storylines and potential new feuds emerging from the event. 

Potential Surprises

Speculation surrounds possible surprise returns or appearances tonight. Notably, there are rumors about Cody Rhodes potentially making a return, possibly hinting at a heel turn ahead of Money in the Bank 2025.

Watch WWE Smackdown Viewing Information

• In the United States: SmackDown airs live on the USA Network at 8 PM ET.

• In the United Kingdom: The episode will be available on Netflix from 1 AM BST on May 17, 2025, with on-demand viewing options available shortly after the broadcast.

As of now, the official match card for tonight’s WWE SmackDown (May 16, 2025) has not been fully disclosed. However, Watch WWE Smackdown has confirmed that the episode will feature multiple Money in the Bank qualifying matches for both the men’s and women’s divisions. These matches will determine participants for the upcoming Money in the Bank Premium Live Event scheduled for June 7, 2025, at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California.

Watch WWE Smackdown Superstars Scheduled to Appear

The following WWE Superstars are confirmed to appear on tonight’s SmackDown:

• John Cena

• Randy Orton

• Cody Rhodes

• Shinsuke Nakamura

• Drew McIntyre

• Bianca Belair

• Tiffany Stratton (WWE Women’s Champion)

• The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)

• LA Knight

• Damian Priest

• Jacob Fatu (United States Champion)

• Jade Cargill

• Nia Jax

• Jimmy Uso

• Solo Sikoa

• Watch WWE Smackdown Jeff Cobb

• Apollo Crews

• Andrade

• Carmelo Hayes

• Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kitt Wilson)

• Rey Fenix

• Legado Del Fantasma (Santos Escobar, Angel & Berto)

• Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)

• The Miz

• Zelina Vega (Women’s United States Champion)

• Aleister Black