Tonight’s episode of SmackDown will continue the build towards the Night of Champions 2025.
The stage is set for tonight’s Friday Night SmackDown, which will air live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The episode will serve as the fallout show from Money in the Bank 2025 and will continue the build towards the Night of Champions 2025.
The promotion has announced multiple appearances from top stars, including Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena and 2025 Miss Money in the Bank Naomi, along with the two King and Queen of the Ring tournament matches, which kicked off on this week’s Raw.
Ahead of tonight’s show in Lexington, Kentucky, here are the top three potential spoilers that might be in store for fans.
3. Nia Jax returns & advances
Nia Jax is set to make her return tonight, as according to the brackets released by WWE, it will likely be the fatal four-way match between Jade Cargill, Michin, Piper Niven & Nia Jax.
The winner of the match will join Roxanne Perez in the semi-finals. Jax is likely going to win the match to advance into the semi-finals and move closer to regaining the Women’s title, which she lost to the current Tiffany Stratton.
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2. Hikuleo debuts
Former NJPW star Hikuleo signed with the WWE last year, but is yet to make his debut. The NJPW stars might be closing in on his debut.
According to PWInsider.com, he is expected to be at SmackDown tonight in Lexington. Hikuleo might make his on-air debut tonight and could be a potential new member of the Bloodline faction, which has been in turmoil since Jacob Fatu turned on Solo Sikoa at MITB 2025.
1. Randy Orton returns
‘The Viper’ Randy Orton has been absent from WWE programming since his loss to John Cena at Backlash 2025. Orton has been announced for the King of the Ring Tournament, and according to the brackets released by WWE, it will likely be the fatal four-way match between Randy Orton, LA Knight, Aleister Black & Carmelo Hayes on the men’s side tonight, which means the Viper will make his return in Kentucky.
How excited are you for tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown? Who will advance to the semi-finals in the King & Queen of the Ring tournament? Voice your predictions in the comments section.
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