Layin' da SmackDown - SmackDown recap for May 30, 2025

Bianca Belair heads to the ring to start tonight's show. Her parents can be seen in the front row. Bianca leads the crowd into "Rocky Top," then says that Knoxville, Tennessee is special to her as both her hometown and her safe space, and that she has her family and her fans to show out for her. She addresses what has happened in the past year and that she had to come back home to heal, and while she is not 100%, she is doing all she can to return to the ring and show why she is "the EST of Tennessee" and "the EST of WWE." As she then welcomes everyone to tonight's show, Naomi shows up. Bianca says this is not the time, but Naomi says it has been way too long and that there is not a day where she does not think about what happened between them. Bianca asks Naomi what she wants, and Naomi asks and begs for Bianca's friendship, and admits that while their friendship is off the rails, she wants to fix things, but she cannot. She has tried to reach Bianca, but Bianca has not answered. She then mentions that she let herself into Bianca's parents' home and looked into Bianca's photo album, and how she noticed how happy Bianca was and how it reminder her of their tag team title reign. Bianca tells Naomi that she betrayed her trust and that she meant what she said, and says that what Naomi did to Jade Cargill will be nothing compared to what she does to her if she ever approaches her parents' house again. Naomi breaks down into tears, then becomes angry, saying it would not be good for Bianca and her mother to both be in wheelchairs and that she would hate to have something bad happen to her right here and now. Jade Cargill shows up and fights Naomi, and Bianca keeps her distance as Jade easily overpowers Naomi. Suddenly, Nia Jax shows up for the next match, now that Jade Cargill and Naomi are already here for it.

Naomi beats Nia Jax and Jade Cargill in a women's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier after escaping a double A-Nia-Lator from Nia Jax and rolling Nia Jax up for the pin and the win.

Backstage, Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo encounter R-Truth talking to Little Jimmy. When JC Mateo approaches R-Truth for touching Solo, R-Truth challenges JC Mateo to a match. Jacob Fatu tells Solo and JC that he has business backstage.

Backstage, Chelsea Green - now wearing a rainbow-colored mask - demands the WWE Women's United States Championship after what Zelina Vega has done to her as well as Zelina's suspension from General Manager Nick Aldis. When Piper Niven and Alba Fyre are unhappy that nothing will be done regarding Zelina, Aldis puts Alba Fyre in a match against Zelina on the condition that Chelsea leaves him alone.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews Tiffany Stratton, who says that she is being prepared and that anyone who cashes in on her will be making a big mistake. Naomi shows up and says that if Tiffany thought Nia Jax was a problem, then she has not seen anything yet, as she will cash in on her and show her what happens to those who stay in her way. Alexa Bliss then shows up after Naomi leaves and tells Tiffany she should be worried about her and not Naomi.

JC Mateo beats R-Truth after Mateo flattens Truth as he goes for the Attitude Adjustment. After the match, Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo attack R-Truth, then Jimmy Uso shows up with a metal folding chair. Mateo retreats, but Solo does not, and as Solo slowly leaves, Mateo attacks Jimmy from behind. Solo holds Mateo back, as he wants Jimmy Uso back on his side.

The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins and Montez Ford) head to the ring. Montez Ford says that The Street Profits are leading the charge, and Angelo Dawkins says that all the teams are coming for them. Montez says they will defend against anybody, then Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer and Axiom) shows up. Nathan Frazer says that he and Axiom did not get a fair shake last week, but Montez Ford says he and Dawkins had them beat until The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) showed up. As Axiom says that is to be determined and Frazer demands a rematch, The Motor City Machine Guns (Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley) show up. Alex Shelley says The Street Profits did not beat Fraxiom, but they have yet to defeat The Motor City Machine Guns, and demands a title shot. #DIY (Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa)and Candice LeRae show up, and Gargano says Candice was brought in to even the odds as he and Ciampa continue to be brought down. Ciampa says that all the other teams in the ring have killed the tag team division that he and Gargano have built, and demands a moment of silence for the SmackDown tag team division. That moment of silence is interrupted by The Wyatt Sicks, who immediately clean house, with Nikki Cross taking out Candice LeRae before Nathan Frazer receives a Sister Abigail from Uncle Howdy.

"All Ego" Ethan Page guests on commentary for the next match.

Los Garza (Angel and Berto) beat Rey Fenix and Je'Von Evans. During the match, Fenix and Je'Von have a brief staredown with "All Ego" Ethan Page, who then shoves Fenix into Je'Von before shoving him into the announce table. Je'Von superkicks Ethan, but Santos Escobar soon distracts the ref, allowing Ethan Page to shove Je'Von Evans off the top rope to give Los Garza the win.

We see a video message from Uncle Howdy, who says that The Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Erick Rowan, Joe Gacy, Dexter Lumis, Nikki Cross) will not stop until they get what is owed.

Zelina Vega beats Alba Fyre. During the match, Chelsea Green takes off her protective face mask and swings it at Zelina only to hit Piper Niven. Back in the ring, Alba nearly collides with Chelsea Green, and Zelina soon hits Alba with a Code Red for the win.

Backstage, The Miz tells Carmelo Hayes that if they follow the plan and make no mistakes, Carmelo will win, and Miz will be able to guide him into becoming Mr. Money in the Bank. Carmelo appreciates the help, but says he has to run the play and asks Miz to let him be "Him." Miz agrees.

We hear from Giulia. She says it is her goal not to be the best, but to be indisputable. She says that the fans can love or hate her, but she is impossible to deny. Giulia sees her opponents as opportunities to cement her legacy. She says she will hit harder, move faster, think smarter, and come for everything like she always has. She then asks who will stop her before daring anyone to do just that.

Backstage, Zelina Vega meets Giulia, who shows interest in the WWE Women's United States Championship.

Damien Priest heads to the ring. Priest talks about how he lived on the street and had feuds that lasted for years, then talks about how he and Drew McIntyre had a feud for a year and ended it in a steel cage after he hit him with a Con-Chair-To and walked out of the cage. Priest tells McIntyre "I still can't stand your ass," then says that the McIntyre that he faced in the steel cage was the old McIntyre who was a warrior, which he appreciates. Priest then states that he is back on the hunt for championship gold, and while he cannot take part in Money in the Bank, he still has unfinished business with Jacob Fatu. He admits he respects Jacob Fatu as he knows where Jacob has come from before congratulating him on what he has done, but then states that he has no respect for Jacob's crew and that they will eventually handle business in the ring. Priest states that if his crew wants to step in, they can catch a beatdown, too. He then states that he will be champion again and that "El Campeon" will not be just a nickname anymore. On the way to the back, Priest encounters Jacob Fatu. Both men have a brief but knowing staredown, then Jacob Fatu heads to the ring.

Andrade beats Carmelo Hayes and Jacob Fatu in a men's Triple Threat Money in the Bank qualifier. During the match, Solo Sikoa and JC Mateo shows up, and after Jacob hits Carmelo with a top rope moonsault, Solo and JC want him to do another one. Jimmy Uso shows up and attacks JC and Solo, and that allows Andrade to hit Carmelo with The Message to qualify.

Backstage, Byron Saxton interviews LA Knight. He talks about the state of the men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match, saying it is his third time in the match and while it is anyone's game. He is then met by Aleister Black, who says that LA Knight's win is partially his, then says "You're welcome, though."

Backstage, Jacob Fatu throws things around when Solo Sikoa shows up, saying he was just trying to help. Jacob tells Solo he does not need his help, then walks off as JC Mateo arrives.

"The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes heads to the ring. Cody talks about the aftermath of WrestleMania 41 and how he reached out to a friend after he had a doubtful moment and asked if he was a good champion. His friend told him that he was a good champion after all that he had been through, then he thought about everything that happened in the past year, including John Cena doing what he said he would do and how he hesitated when given the choice. Cody admits he feels partially to blame for Cena ruining wrestling, then proclaims that he will never hesitate with him again no matter what Cena says, saying that Cena's expiration is on the other side of his eyes and that it burns Cena up. Cody then admits that he is fired up as it is his first night back on SmackDown, then brings out "Main Event" Jey Uso, who shows up from out of the crowd. After the commercial break, John Cena shows up and calls Cody and Jey professional wrestling's biggest "John Cena wanna-bes," and that both of them want to be him but will never do it because Cody is too desperate and Jey is too lazy. John Cena says that only Logan Paul matches him in fortune and fame as well as hustle, loyalty, and respect, and that Logan is here. Logan Paul shows up and heads to the ring. Cena says that Logan does not have to pay his dues like everyone else and that "Logan Paul is paying your mortgage," and that everybody came to see him and Logan Paul. Logan says he could walk on water and people will say it is because he cannot swim. He says that Cena can speak his language and that is the truth, and that "the stupid, simple Tennessee people" get to witness the moment he and Cena stood side by side. Logan states that the fans will get to live long, pathetic lives but will be able to claim that they saw that. He then states that he should be standing next to the Undipusted WWE Champion as a WWE Champion, and that he should have beaten Jey for his title. He tells Jey Uso that he got lucky and that Jey and Cody both know it, and that Jey needed Cody to save him, as they cannot do anything in the business without it being handed to them. He calls Jey and Cody "two nepo babies born on third thinking they hit a triple" and calls Cena "a self-made man," then says that nobody believed he would be a WWE Superstar or tag teaming with the greatest of all time, but he has done both and he is "The Superstar in WWE."After Logan tells Jey and Cody to come get some if they want some, Jey says they can handle things right now. After Cody asks what Logan and Cena are arguing about and asks Logan if he will "clean [Cena's] Peacemaker," both sides brawl. Jey and Cody take out Cena, then do the same to Logan Paul. Cody then raises the Undisputed WWE Championship to end the show.

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