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WWE has announced a huge match for "Friday Night SmackDown," which will be the go-home episode before "Money in the Bank 2025."
WWE is closing in on its last PLE before the big "SummerSlam" two-night special. The participants in both the men's and women's MITB ladder matches have been determined. On the women's side, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, Naomi, and Alexa Bliss have all qualified.
A new video announcement from "SmackDown" general manager Nick Aldis revealed that all six women will be involved in tag team action on Friday. It'll be Ripley teaming with Vaquer and Bliss to take on Naomi, Perez, and Giulia.
#SmackDown GM @RealNickAldis is here with the latest ahead of tomorrow night! pic.twitter.com/crm3HzfCye
— WWE (@WWE) June 5, 2025
Three of the stars featured in the match are from the "Monday Night Raw" brand. It's a rare "SmackDown" appearance for Ripley, who has become one of WWE's biggest stars on Monday nights. This will also be the "SmackDown" debut of Vaquer, who recently joined the main roster after a brief run in "NXT."
Friday's episode of the blue brand will emanate from the Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield. In addition to the match announcement, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso have been confirmed for the show, along with John Cena and Logan Paul.
You can also expect to hear from the "Raw" and "SmackDown" participants in the men's MITB ladder match. Andrade recently qualified for the match, and he joins LA Knight and Solo Sikoa as representatives of the blue brand. The "Monday Night Raw" participants include Seth Rollins, Penta, and El Grande Americano.
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The Dallas Wings have waived guard Grace Berger. The move comes just one day after Berger made her Wings debut in Tuesday’s 87–63 win over the Seattle Storm. Signed to a seven-day hardship contract on July 17, Berger logged four rebounds, two assists, and one block in 10 minutes off the bench in Seattle. Her appearance marked her first WNBA game since playing for the Indiana Fever earlier this season. Before suiting up for Dallas, Berger expressed optimism about the opportunity. “I think they’re an up-and-coming team,” Berger told DallasHoopsJournal.com before the All-Star break. “There are a lot of young players mixed with some good vets that I’ve been watching and playing against for a couple of years. I’m excited to be on their team and learn from them—people like Arike [Ogunbowale], obviously, there’s a lot to learn from her.” Though her time with Dallas was brief, Berger brought a poised presence to the floor and contributed during key second-quarter minutes when the Wings were climbing out of an early deficit. Berger, Indiana’s former No. 7 overall pick in 2023, remains a candidate for future hardship or reserve opportunities around the league. In 28 career WNBA games, she has averaged 2.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per contest. Dallas (7–17) returns to action Friday night against the Golden State Valkyries at Chase Center. Tipoff is set for 9 p.m. CT on ION.
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