WWE Smackdown Predictions For May 9, 2025

Here are some of our predictions for this week’s episode of Smackdown. In our WWE Smackdown predictions, we take a guess at the matches and also some of the big moments that will take place during the show.

WWE Smackdown Predictions

4) Drew McIntyre Will Interfere In The LA Knight & Damian Priest vs Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa Match

On the last episode of Smackdown, LA Knight vs Damian Priest ended in a no-contest. This came after Solo Sikoa showed up and attacked both LA Knight and Priest. Afterward, Jacob Fatu came out as well.

WWE has confirmed we are now getting a tag team match. It will be Sikoa and Fatu vs Knight and Priest.

It also seems likely that Drew McIntyre will show up and attack everyone.

3) Carmelo Hayes vs Aleister Black Will Get Set Up For A Future Episode

Aleister Black defeated The Miz on the last episode of Smackdown. After the match, Carmelo Hayes and Black went face to face.

On this next show, I could see us getting more between Black and Carmelo Hayes.

This feels like a solid match that WWE can build towards. I don’t think it happens right away but it will be announced for the future.

2) Nia Jax Will Defeat Jade Cargill After Naomi Costs Jade The Match

WWE has confirmed Nia Jax vs Jade Cargill for this episode. The winner will become the number one contender for Tiffany Stratton and her Women’s Championship.

I am expecting Naomi to cost Jade the match. That will set up Nia vs Tiffany and then Jade vs Naomi. Or, it will set up a fatal 4-way: Nia vs Tiffany vs Jade vs Naomi.

1) Randy Orton Will Hit John Cena With An RKO

I have John Cena retaining against Randy Orton at the Backlash PPV. That means Randy will probably stand tall on this episode of Smackdown.

I am expecting Randy to hit a big RKO on Cena to close the episode.

This will give him the momentum heading into Backlash.

What are your WWE Smackdown predictions? Let us know in the comment section below and also on Twitter.

On a related note, check out our predictions for the next episode of RAW.