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WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (05/09/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more

WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (05/09/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 9, 2025, 18:21 IST

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WWE SmackDown on May 9, 2025, promises intense action before Backlash. John Cena returns to address Randy Orton before their title clash. LA Knight and Damian Priest team up against Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa, heightening tensions before their US title match. Jade Cargill and Nia Jax battle for the No. 1 contender spot for the WWE Women's title.

WWE SmackDown preview and streaming details (05/09/25): Full match card, show highlights, how to watch, and more

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WWE is back with another interesting series of this week’s SmackDown, which is all set to deliver some actionable and unforgettable matches featuring top-tier WWE talents. This SmackDown is a must-watch for all viewers as it will provide us with the cue to the intense feud that will be resolved in the upcoming WWE Backlash.In this week’s SmackDown, John Cena will appear before his en route to the WWE backlash match with Randy Orton.

Operation Sindoor

It will also feature WWE superstars like LA Knight, Damian Priest, Jacob Fatu, Jade Cargill, and Nia Jax. The May 9, 2025, edition of SmackDown will emanate live from the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio. For viewers, WWE SmackDown can be watched in the United States on the USA Network and globally on Netflix every Friday. Let us now take a look at the full WWE SmackDown preview for this week—

WWE SmackDown: Confirmed match card

John Cena returns to SmackDown before his match at WWE Backlash
LA Knight & Damian Priest to take on Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa
Jade Cargill to lock horns with Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 contender to the WWE Women's title

John Cena returns to SmackDown before his match at WWE Backlash

Just a night before defending the Undisputed WWE Championship title against Randy Orton at WWE Backlash, John Cena is returning to SmackDown for the final time before his show in Ohio.

At the WWE Backlash, he is set to defend the Undisputed title against ‘The Viper’ Randy Orton at Backlash, which he earned at WrestleMania 41. Earlier, Orton sent a stern warning in a segment last week, and to respond to it, John Cena will appear on The Blue Brand on Friday.

LA Knight & Damian Priest to join hands against Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa

Ahead of their fatal four-way US title match, including Drew McIntyre, LA Knight, Damian Priest, and United States Champion Jacob Fatu, they will engage in a tag team match. In the match, LA Knight and Damian Priest will join forces. while United States Champion Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa will appear together in the tag team match.

Jacob Fatu wipes out LA Knight and Damian Priest: SmackDown highlights, May 2, 2025

Jade Cargill to lock horns with Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 contender to the WWE Women's title

As announced earlier this week, Jade Cargill is all set to lock horns with Nia Jax to determine the No. 1 contender to the WWE Women’s title. The match is intended to settle the disagreement and determine who Stratton will defend the title next, as both athletes are vying for the crown.

How to watch WWE SmackDown Match 2025?

In the United States, Alaska, Hawaii & Puerto Rico, the show can be watched live at 08 PM ET, 07 PM CT & 05 PM ET every Friday on the USA Network.

Fans in the UK and Ireland can watch it at 01 AM on Netflix.

In Canada, the show will be broadcast live at 08 PM ET.

In India, the SmackDown match will be broadcast at 05:30 AM IST ( May 10, 2025) on Netflix.

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Viewers in Saudi Arabia can watch the show at 03 AM AST on Netflix.

In Australia, the show will be broadcast at 10 AM AEDT.

In France, the show will be live at 2 AM CET on AB1.

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