WWE SmackDown Outcomes, Victors, and Evaluations on May 9, 2025: A Recap
Farewell Tour Kickoff: John Cena Announces Last Appearance as WWE Champion in Dayton, OH
Prepare for an epic night as John Cena promises his final appearance as WWE Champion on SmackDown, threatening to retire as the last real champion. This special event in Dayton, OH is expected to be the start of Cena's farewell tour.
SmackDown also serves up an explosive showdown between LA Knight and Damian Priest versus Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa. Plus, Carmelo Hayes collides with Aleister Black, and Jade Cargill faces Nia Jax to become the No. 1 Contender for the WWE Women's Championship.
WWE SmackDown Ratings and Viewership:- May 2, 2025: 1.406 million viewers (down 12% from the week before)- April 25, 2025: 1.599 million- April 18, 2025: 1.741 million- April 11, 2025: 1.551 million- April 4, 2025: 1.578 million
WWE SmackDown Results on May 9, 2025:- LA Knight and Damian Priest def. Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa- Alexa Bliss and Zelina Vega def. Chelsea Green and Piper Niven- Nia Jax def. Jade Cargill (No. 1 Contender's Match for WWE Women's Title)- Fraxiom def. The Street Profits- Aleister Black def. Carmelo Hayes- Andrade and Rey Fenix def. Los Garza
WWE SmackDown Ticket Sales:- WWE SmackDown Venue: Nutter Center (Dayton, OH)- WWE SmackDown Tickets Distributed: 9,878- WWE SmackDown Tickets Available: 241
WWE SmackDown Highlights, Winners, and Grades:
LA Knight and Damian Priest Def. Jacob Fatu and Solo SikoaDespite a tumultuous co-existence, LA Knight and Damian Priest emerged victorious. However, their post-match celebration turned into a brawl. Rumors indicate that the fated day for heel John Cena's arrival on SmackDown could lead to more chaos between Knight and Priest.
Zelina Vega and Alexa Bliss Def. Chelsea Green and Piper NivenDayton Ohio's own Alexa Bliss made a stunning return as Vega's surprise partner, generating a massive pop from the crowd. The duo's impressive tag team victory set the stage for an upcoming feud.
Nia Jax Def. Jade Cargill (No. 1 Contender's Match for WWE Women's Title)Nia Jax, adorned in a Cowboy Carter-inspired outfit, edged out Jade Cargill in a highly competitive match. The road to the WWE Women's Championship becomes even more intense for Jax and Cargill with this victory.
Fraxiom Def. The Street ProfitsFans warmed up to newcomer Fraxiom following an impressive performance against the banged-up Street Profits. Despite coming up short, the Street Profits received a standing ovation and shared a post-match handshake with Fraxiom, hinting at potential new alliances in the WWE tag team division.
Aleister Black Def. Carmelo HayesAleister Black, donning a gold "Andre the Giant" chain in honor of his Andre Memorial Battle Royal victory, delivered a stunning performance against Carmelo Hayes. The Miz, Hayes's manager, found himself on the receiving end of Black's Black Mass. These two stars are expected to engage in a fierce rivalry in the future.
Andrade and Rey Fenix Def. Los GarzaFans erupted with cheers as Rey Fenix conjured a flurry of unique moves against Los Garza. Andrade followed with a fantastic performance to claim victory. As tensions between Humberto and Santos Escobar continue to escalate, it's no question that this wondrous lucha libre match is just the start of their enthralling storyline.
John Cena Promo SegmentJohn Cena, in his signature stance, berated Randy Orton during a heated promo, declaring that his childhood dies during this appearance on SmackDown. After thwarting a sneak attack from an RKO imitator, the real Randy Orton emerged to send a clear message to Cena. These two icons are well on their way to creating an unforgettable main event spectacle at Backlash.
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- The WWE Smackdown episode in Dayton, OH on May 9, 2025, marks John Cena's anticipated last appearance as WWE Champion, serving as the starting point for his farewell tour.
- Despite a barely average viewership, WWE Smackdown Ratings on May 2, 2025, recorded 1.406 million viewers, a 12% decrease from the previous week.
- As John Cena gears up for his retirement tour, the Nutter Center, hosting WWE Smackdown in Dayton, OH, has only 241 tickets left, indicating a welcome response from fans.
