WWE is back with another series of this week’s SmackDown after WrestleMania 41, which is all set to deliver some actionable and unforgettable matches featuring top-tier WWE talents. This edition of SmackDown will serve as a fallout of the recently held Show of Shows.
In this week’s SmackDown, WWE Undisputed Champion John Cena will appear along with Cody Rhodes under the same roof. Meanwhile, the Blue Brand will witness a heavy tag team match between top WWE factions.
The April 25, 2025, edition of SmackDown will emanate live from Dickies Arena, Fort Worth, Texas, USA. The show will start setting the tone for the Backlash PLE, which will emanate from the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 10, 2025.
Here’s a full WWE SmackDown preview for this week—
WWE SmackDown 2025: Confirmed match card (April 25, 2025)
- “The Street Profits” Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins vs “The Motor City Machine Guns” Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin vs “DIY” Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa (TLC match for the
WWE Tag Team Titles ) - Mystery wrestler reveal
- John Cena to appear
- Cody Rhodes to appear
TLC match for the WWE Tag Team Titles
WWE SmackDown will witness one of the most exciting bouts in this edition as WWE Tag Team Champions The Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns, and #DIY will collide in a Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match.
According to WWE, the last TLC Match saw Roman Reigns defeat Kevin Owens nearly five years ago at WWE TLC 2020. Now, all three teams have recently held the WWE Tag Team Championship, and animosity has increased in recent weeks.
Last week, Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins put their title on the line against Chris Sabin and Alex Shelley until Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa arrived to cause chaos and stole the titles, resulting in the match ending in a no-contest.
This activity prompted SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis to announce the return of this fan favorite matchup.
Mystery wrestler reveal
During last week’s SmackDown, another mysterious trailer was shown, with flashing images and smoke, where the date for next Friday, 4.25.25, was displayed. This could be seen as a sign that Aleister Black, who left AEW earlier this year, is expecting to return in this edition of SmackDown.
John Cena and Cody Rhodes to appear
John Cena and Cody Rhodes are scheduled to appear on WWE SmackDown after their WrestleMania 41 main event, where John Cena won the title of the match. Post their WrestleMania 41 match, John Cena and Cody Rhodes will appear on the Blue Brand under the same roof.
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 ( April 26, 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.
