WWE SmackDown Results – May 16, 2025 – Money in the Bank Qualifiers Matches, Tiffany Stratton vs. Nia Jax

WWE SmackDown Results
May 16, 2025

May 16, 2025
Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum
Commentary: Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett
Results via Jerome Wilen of WrestleView.com

Quick Match Results

  1. Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat match – Alexa Bliss defeated Chelsea Green and Michin via Sister Abigail DDT (pinfall)
  2. Fraxiom defeated #DIY via Roll-up (pinfall)
  3. Aleister Black defeated Carmelo Hayes via Disqualification
  4. Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat match – Solo Sikoa defeated Rey Fenix and Jimmy Uso via Samoan Spike (pinfall)
  5. JC Mateo defeated LA Knight via Tour of the Islands (pinfall)
  6. WWE Women’s Championship – Tiffany Stratton defeated Nia Jax via Prettiest Moonsault Ever (pinfall)

Pre-show Arrivals: Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax

Tiffany Stratton is shown walking through the building, followed by Nia Jax who is shown walking in the back parking lot.

Video: Backlash 2025 Recap

A Backlash recap video is up next.

In-Ring: The Bloodline

We go back inside the arena, as the music of Solo Sikoa hits, as he, Jacob Fatu and Jeff Cobb make their way down to the ring, as Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett are on commentary tonight.

Solo has a mic in hand as the fans chant Fatu. Solo says ladies and gentleman, please help him welcome the man who kept the US title in this family – his man – JC. Solo then says when Roman lost to Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, he ruined everything and lost everything for his family. Solo says that changes with him winning Money in the Bank and then winning the title and bringing it back where it belongs. If anyone in the back has a problem, they need to deal with JC and Jacob Fatu…Jacob then grabs a mic and says lets keep it one honey and not to get it twisted and he tells Solo he will do with or without him and line everyone up and at the end of the day Jacob Fatu is all gas, no breaks…Solo stops him and tells Jacob the reason he is doing all this is because he loves him. He then tells Jacob to look at his shoulder and that is proof he loves Jacob. Solo then asks Jacob about the thing he used to tell him all the time…Jacob then says “I love you Solo.” Solo tells him that is not it…he used to say it loud and proud. He then pushes on Jacob and asks him who he loves and how did he used to say it…the music of LA Knight then hits, as the former US Champion comes from the crowd and takes out Jeff Cobb and then runs through the crowd.

Backstage: Michin, B-Fab. The Green Regime, Alexa Bliss

We now go backstage with Michin and B-Fab talking about Money in the Bank, as they are interrupted by Chelsea Green and her gang…Alex Bliss then comes in and says “see you out there…”

Women’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match
Alexa Bliss vs. Michin vs. Chelsea Green

As the bell rings, Green gets a big kick from Michin and rolls to the floor. Bliss and Michin lock up as Bliss then takes Michin down…Bliss runs the ropes as she trips up Green who hits the ring…Bliss roles up Michin, but she kicks out at two. Michin the rolls up Bliss for only a two count. Bliss and Michin trade more near falls. Michin and Bliss drop kick Green to keep her out of the ring. Michin and Bliss then go to the outside to send Green back in. Michin and Bliss try to keep each other from getting in the ring, as Green drop kicks them both.

Picture in Picture: Green sends Michin into the barricade and then tosses Bliss back in the ring and covers her, but Bliss kicks out at two. Green sends Bliss head first into the turn buckle and then grabs her arms and pushes her down. Green covers Bliss, but she kicks out at two. Green tosses Bliss to the floor and walks around the ring. Green goes to the outside and sends Bliss into the barricade. Green tosses Bliss back in the ring and hits in the back of the head. As Michin is on the apron, Green kicks her, sending her back to the floor. Green takes out Bliss, as Michin comes back in and drops Green on her back and then picks her back up and drops her with a powerbomb. Michin covers Green, but Bliss breaks up the pin…

Back from PIP, Michin sends Bliss to the corner and then sends Green to the corner onto Bliss and lands on a cannonball on both women. Michin covers Green, but she kicks out a two…Michin attempts to kicks Green, but she ducks as Bliss gets the boot instead. All three women then kick each other, as they go down. We get a this is awesome chants. Green and Bliss exchange blows. Bliss slaps Green and takes her down with a drop kick. Out of nowhere comes Michin taking down Michin. Michin then drops Green and covers her, but Bliss breaks up the three count. Bliss then drops Michin on her head and goes to the top rope. Bliss then lands a twisted Bliss on Michin and covers her, but Green breaks the hold. Chelsea hits Michin with an unprettier. Bliss then drops Green with a Sister Abigail DDT and covers Green to get the win.

Winner: Alexa Bliss via Pinfall.

Video: Fraxiom, Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns

We go to a recap of last week with Fraxiom defeating The Street Profits in a non-title match.

Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom) vs. #DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano)

The bell rings, as Axiom and Ciampa start off by locking up. Ciampa grabs the left arm of Axiom, as Axiom gets out of the hold and drops kicks Ciampa, tagging in Frazer who runs the ropes, taking down Ciampa, sending him to the floor. They take out Gargano…Frazer sends Ciampa over the barrier, as Axiom then leaps through the ropes, sending Gargano into the barricade. As Axiom goes for a spring board, Gargano pulls the rope, sending him to the floor. Gargano clotheslines Axiom and sends him to the barricade. Gargano and Ciampa sit on the barricade and celebrate. Gargano tosses Axiom back in the ring. Axiom fights back, but Gargano picks him up and slams him down, sending him to the floor.

Back from the break, Axiom is trying to tag, but Ciampa stops him…Axiom then makes the tag to Frazer, as Axiom and Ciampa hit the floor. Frazer drops Gargano and then lands on him with a shooting star press. Frazer covers Gargano, but he kicks out at two. Frazer goes to the top and comes down as Gargano moves…Gargano superkicks Frazer. Gargano tags in Ciampa and kicks Frazer and covers him, but Frazer kicks out! Ciampa then delivers a project Ciampa on Frazer and covers him, but Frazer kicks out at two!…Ciampa and Axiom are on the outside…Gargano and Frazer are on the top rope…as Ciampa is back in he is taken out by Frazer…Frazer and Axiom double team Gargano as Frazer covers Gargano, but Ciampa breaks up the pin attempt…Axiom and Gargano exchange blows as Frazer and Ciampa are on the outside…Axiom grabs the arm of Axiom, as Ciampa grabs Axiom and tries to take his mask off…Frazer takes out Ciampa as Axiom rolls up Gargano for the win.

Winner: Fraxiom via Pinfall.

After the match, DIY attacks Fraxiom. The music of Motor City Machine Guns hits, as Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley run down to make the save.

Backstage: Rey Fenix, Andrade, The Bloodline

We go backstage with Rey Fenix and Andrade. Fenix says even though he fell from his WrestleMania moment, his next call is Money in the Bank…Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and Jeff Cobb come in as if Fenix and Andrade has seen LA Knight.

Backstage: Street Profits, Fraxiom

Backstage is Fraxiom walking, as they are met by The Street Profits…They say next week Fraxiom will get their title shot…

Video: R-Truth

We go to a sit-down interview with Wade Barrett talking R-Truth about getting sent through a table by John Cena at the Backlash press conference…Truth says bills, pressure, but you can always depend on John Cena. Your time is now, hustle, loyalty, respect. Its a beacon of light…Barrett then tells Truth to listen to himself and recaps the finish at Backlash. Truth says the guy at the press conference is not the John he knows…Truth says he doesn’t want to fight John, but if he has to beat him back to his senses, he will do it…he has already talked to Nick Aldis…Saturday Night’s Main Event and no matter what he will walk out with his hand held high. Hustle, loyalty and respect.

It is official John Cena vs. R-Truth in a non-title match.

Video: Damian Priest

Back from the break, we get a video package on the feud between Damian Priest and Drew McIntyre.

Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes

We go backstage with The Miz and Carmelo Hayes…Hayes says that its not over until he wins and its Melo over everybody…Miz then says to hit Hayes’ music. Hayes comes out with The Miz, as they head down to the ring.

The bell rings as both men lock up. Black grabs the arm of Hayes as he fights back and takes down Black, who makes it back up. Both men are in the corner as Black goes for a punch, but Hayes ducks. Black then takes down Hayes as they go back and forth with attempted pin falls. Black goes for the black mass kick, but Hayes ducks it. Hayes leaps off the ropes and is met with a big boot by Black and hits the floor. Miz tosses Hayes back in the ring as then leaps over the ropes with a big moonsault, taking down Black. Hayes sends Black back in the ring and covers him for only a two count…

Back from the break, Hayes is on the top rope, but is sent to the floor by a big kick from Black. The ref begins the ten count. Hayes beats the count as Black drops Hayes and the follows up with a big kick. Hayes is up, as Black drop kicks him. Hayes rolls to the floor, but Black connects with a big moonsault on the floor. Black rolls Hayes back in the ring…Black picks up Hayes, as Hayes tries to fight it off and then rolls up Black, but he kicks out at two. Hayes plants Black face firs, but then he rolls up Hayes for only a two count. Black connects with big knees off the top rope on Hayes and then attempts a pin, but Hayes kicks out at two. Miz distracts Hayes, as it allows his to drops Black on his face. Hayes covers Black for only a two count. Miz is up on the apron…Black sends Hayes into Miz, sending him to the floor. Black then connects with a big knee on Hayes. Miz hits the ring, causing a disqualification.

Winner: Aleister Black via Disqualification.

Miz picks up Black, but Black kicks Miz with the black mass as Hayes attacks Black. Hayes climbs to the top and connects with a big leg on Black. The commentary team said the match was thrown out.

Backstage: Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair, Giulia, Nick Aldis

We go backstage with Byron Saxton talking to Alexa Bliss about her win. She then tells Byron she has to go…Alexa then confronts Charlotte Flair about how they were friends in NXT, but Flair says she doesn’t remember that…Guilia then walks in…Nick Aldis comes out as tells Flair they need to talk about Money in the Bank…Flair then tells Bliss she doesn’t believe in her…Drew McIntyre is shown walking backstage.

Video: Tiffany Stratton, Nia Jax

Back from the break, we have a video package featuring Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax, hyping up the title match for tonight.

In-Ring: Drew McIntyre

Back in the arena, the music of Drew McIntyre hits, as he makes his way down to the ring.

McIntyre has a mic in hand…he says he heard what Priest had to say. Drew says the only thing reason Priest is relevant is because of his feud with McIntyre. Drew says that Priest is obsessed with him. Drew says its jealousy. Drew says he is better than Priest and would have been a grand slam champion at Backlash if it wasn’t for him. Drew says has to end and accepts Priest’s challenge from a video package that aired earlier, for a steel cage match at Saturday Night’s Main Event…

As Drew walks to the back, the music of Solo Sikoa hits as, he JC and Jacob Fatu make their way to the ring. So its looks like Jeff Cobbs full name in WWE is JC Mateo.

Men’s Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match
Solo Sikoa vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Rey Fenix

We go backstage with Jimmy Uso walking as he talks about how he will win tonight. The music of Jimmy Uso hits next as he makes his way out to the ring. The lights go out, as the music for Rey Fenix hits next. He makes his way out with a big pyro going off behind him. Fenix makes his way down to the ring.

The bell rings as Solo goes right after Fenix. Jimmy hits Solo with a big uppercut. Fenix and Jimmy send Solo to the floor. Fenix and Jimmy fight it out, as Fenix, grabs Jimmy and locks him up…Jimmy fights off Fenix with big chops…Fenix then leaps off the ropes and connects on Jimmy and cover him for only a two count. Jimmy nails Fenix and sends him down. Fenix gets back up as Solo grabs the legs of Jimmy and drags him to the floor, slamming his head on the announce table. Fenix goes up top and lands on Solo and Jimmy with a big cross body on the outside. Solo is in the ring as Fenix spring boards in and is caught by a spring board slam. Solo runs and sends Jimmy off the apron and into the announce desk. Solo grabs Jimmy and then slams him on the announce table.

Picture In Picture: Solo is back in the ring. He picks up Fenix and kicks him, sending him down. Jimmy is back on the apron and sends him to floor again. Solo goes to the outside and looks under the ring. He heads back into the ring as Fenix tries to fight him off. Solo nails him again. Solo stomps on Fenix and then superkicks Jimmy as he tries to head back in the ring. Solo covers Fenix, but he kicks out at two. Solo grabs Fenix and picks him up, but Fenix fights him off. Fenix then sends Solo into the ring post, as both men are down.

Back from PIP, Jimmy hits the ring and climbs to the top, but Fenix gets back to his feet an kicks him. Both men are on the ropes. Fenix is grabbed by Solo…Fenix kicks Solo and then comes off the rope and is hit with a superkick by Jimmy. Solo then comes in and takes out both Fenix and Jimmy. Solo sends Fenix down and then connects with a Samoan drop on Jimmy. Solo then connects with a cannonball on Jimmy in the corner. Solo picks up Fenix and goes for a Samoan Spike, but he ducks, as Fenix rolls up Solo for a one count. Jimmy superkicks Solo…Fenix and Jimmy exchange blows…Fenix connects with a drop kick and then sends Jimmy face first to the mat. Fenix charges at Jimmy, but he spears Fenix and covers him for only a two count! Jimmy goes to the top rope as Jacob goes to the apron. Solo then spikes Jimmy, sending him to the floor…Fenix then takes down Solo…Fenix is distracted by JC and Jacob, to allow Solo to hit the Samoan Spike on Fenix to get the win.

Winner: Solo Sikoa via Pinfall.

After the match, LA Knight runs down and attacks Solo, JC and Jacob. Knight has a chair, standing on the announce table. Nick Aldis then comes out and says SmackDown is where they settle their differences in the ring and makes a match for JC vs. Knight, next!

JC Mateo vs. LA Knight

Back from the break, the bell rings, as both men lock up. Knight grabs JC, but he turns it around and tosses Knight. JC grabs Knight and sends him down. Knight tries to fight him off, but JC nails him. Knight comes back and applies a headlock on JC. Knight tries to send him down, but he won’t move. Knight runs the ropes and is caught by JC, but Knight reverses it and slams down JC, covering him for only a one count. Knight has JC in the corner, delivering big right hands. JC grabs him as Knight fights him off. Knight runs the ropes and is sent to the mat with a big elbow to the face. JC clobbers on Knight and picks him up and hits him again. JC picks up Knight, but he fights it off with back elbows. Knight then connects with a bot on JC and then bulldogs him. Solo distracts Knight as it allows JC to send him over the top and to the floor.

Back from the break, JC slams Knight down and covers him, but Knight kicks out at two. JC picks up Knight and connects with a big belly to back suplex. He covers Knight, who kicks out at two. Knight fires back with big rights on JC. JC then drops Knight with a big clothesline. JC covers Knight, but he kicks out at two. JC grabs Knight, keeping him down on the mat. The ref checks on Knight who gets fired up, trying to fight off Knight and sends him to the floor. JC grabs Knight, sending him into the ring post. JC then backs up and runs to Knight, but Knight moves, as JC hits the post head first. Both men get back in the ring, as Knight hits JC with big rights. Knight then hits JC with a jumping neck breaker…Knight drops JC back first. Knight drops a big elbow down on JC and covers him for only a two count. Knight kicks JC and tries to go for the BFT, but JC blocks it and slams down Knight and covers him for only a two count…JC then connects with a standing moonstault on Knight and covers him for only a two count. JC picks ups Knight as Knight then nails JC with an elbow. Knight trips up JC who is on the middle rope. Knight is on the apron. He takes out Solo and Jacob on the outside with spring board off the middle rope . Knight goes back in the ring and catches Knight and drops him with the tour of the islands to get the win.

Winner: JC Mateo via Pinfall.

Backstage: Legado Del Fantasma

We go to a video package of Berto leaving the ring after Santos slapped him next week. In the locker room, Santos tells Angel he needs to go find Berto and invite him to dinner or something. Angel says he will try to find Berto. Santos says Angel has been loyal since day one…

Backstage: Shinsuke Nakamura

Back form the break, we go to a vignette with Shinsuke Nakamura directed towards LA Knight and Aleister Black. Nakamura is speaking in all Japanese as we have English subtitles.

Backstage: Tiffany Stratton, Jade Cargill

We go backstage with Jade Cargill confronting Tiffany Stratton, telling her she will win MITB and take the title just like Stratton did with Nia. Stratton tells Jade as long as she is the champion, Jade will never be able to beat her.

WWE Women’s Championship
Nia Jax vs. Tiffany Stratton

The bell rings as both women circle the ring and then lock up. Jax shoves Stratton down. Stratton gets up, as Jax headbutts her. Stratton drop kicks Nia, but it has no affect. Jax shoulder tackles the champ. Stratton then fights back with kicks on Nia. Stratton does a back handspring, but is caught by Nia and sent into the turnbuckle. Stratton dangles over the ropes, as Nia nails Stratton with a big hip attack against the ring post.

Picture In Picture: Stratton hits the floor, as Nia goes to the outside and rolls her back in the ring. Nia pulls back the arms of Stratton and then lets go. Jax covers Stratton, but she kicks out at two. Nia uses the middle rope to choke the champion. Jax applies a headlock on Stratton,, but she breaks the hold and fires back, but Jax drops her and applies a headlock. Jax breaks the hold…

Back from PIP, Nia sends the champ head first into the corner. Nia goes for a hip attack, but Stratton moves, giving her some offense. The action goes to the floor. Stratton sends Jax into the ring post. Jax is back in the ring, as Stratton comes off the top with a big cross body and covers Jax for only a two count. Stratton then nails Jax with a running drop kick. Nia comes back with a big pop up Samoan drop and then a senton. Nia covers Stratton for only a two count…the champ connects with a big knee, a big elbow and spinebuster on Nia! Stratton covers Jax, but she kicks out at two! Stratton runs the ropes, but is caught by Jax and dropped with two powerbombs! Jax then connects with a leg drop on Stratton and covers, her – 1, 2, NO! Stratton kicks out! Jax goes on the second rope, but Stratton is up and gets up on the second rope. Stratton rolls Nia over and drops her back first on the mat! Stratton covers Nia for only a two count. Namoi’s music hits as she walks out with her new red hair and a steel chair. Jade Cargill’s music hits as she takes out Naomi. The two fight through the crowd. Nia charges, but Stratton moves and hits the ring post. Stratton connects with a prettiest moonsault ever! Tiffany covers Jax, but she kicks out at two! Jax then pushes Jax to the floor. Jax clears off the announce desk. and picks her up and Samoan drops her on the announce desk. Nia sends Stratton back in the ring and goes as Tiffany gets to her feet, but Nia sits on her with an Annihilator…the ref counts, but Stratton gets her hands on the ropes…Nia leaves the ring and grabs the title. Jax grabs a chair as the ref has his back turned to put the title back near the announce table. Stratton then drop kicks the chair into Jax and then connects with a the prettiest moonsault ever and covers Jax to retain.

Winner: Tiffany Stratton via Pinfall to retain the WWE Women’s Championship.

The show goes off the air, as Stratton celebrates.

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