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'WWE SmackDown' Results: Potential Surprise Appearance, 2 MITB Qualifiers, Major Title Match

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Fernando Quiles Jr. | Last updated May 23, 2025 8:30 PM ET

Just one evening before "WWE Saturday Night's Main Event," the stars of "SmackDown" will be in action.

Enmarket Arena in Savannah will play host to the blue brand on the road to "Money in the Bank 2025." By the end of the show, the newest participants in the men's and women's MITB ladder matches will be determined. One can't rule out a possible title change on Friday, as there will be championship gold on the line as well.

The men's MITB triple threat qualifier will feature two former WWE United States Champions and a one-time 'NXT' titleholder. It'll be "The Megastar" LA Knight, Shinsuke Nakamura, and Aleister Black doing battle for a chance to capture the coveted briefcase that guarantees a world title opportunity during any WWE show.

Who will move one step closer to becoming Mr. Money in the Bank when @Aleister_Blxck, @RealLAKnight and @ShinsukeN battle it out in a #MITB Qualifying Match TONIGHT on #SmackDown?

8ET/7CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/N2VC76I5Ag
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2025

As for the women, a future WWE Hall of Famer will share the ring with a current champion and an international star. It'll be Charlotte Flair, WWE Women's United States Champion Zelina Vega, and Giulia in action to decide who goes on to the women's MITB match.

Who will head to #MITB when @giulia0221g, @MsCharlotteWWE and @ZelinaVegaWWE square off in a Qualifying Match TONIGHT on #SmackDown?

8ET/7CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/KMkVyPOOcl
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2025

Not to be outdone is "SmackDown's" tag team division, which has been a bright spot of the blue brand for many fans and pundits. Fraxiom has made an immediate impact since being called up from the "NXT" brand. They already have a win over the reigning WWE Tag Team Champions, The Street Profits, but the title will be up for grabs this time.

The WWE Tag Team Championship is on the line when The Street Profits defend against Fraxiom TONIGHT on #SmackDown!

8ET/7CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/jA76NEyAXl
— WWE (@WWE) May 23, 2025

Reports have made the rounds ahead of "WWE SmackDown" regarding a potential surprise return. Could one of WWE's top groups reemerge by the end of Friday's show?

"WWE SmackDown" will air live on USA Network at 8 p.m. ET. Athlon Sports will be providing live updates throughout the show.