WWE SmackDown Live Results and Recap:MAJOR CM PUNK MATCH ANNOUNCED, HUGE DEBUT, CODY RHODES and JOHN CENA ARE BACK

Damian Priest makes a huge championship announcement on WWE SmackDown

JC Mateo squashes former US Champion on SmackDown; Ex-Bloodline member returns for the save

31-year-old top star teased as Zelina Vega's next US Title opponent on SmackDown

Uncle Howdy finally reveals The Wyatt Sicks' motivation for WWE return on SmackDown

Chelsea Green unveils new look on WWE SmackDown after injury

JEY USO & CODY RHODES STAND TALL OVER JOHN CENA & LOGAN PAUL.

WHY DID LOGAN GET SO MUCH MIC TIME IN THIS SEGMENT 💀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/tNhSONNMKV
— TribaI Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) May 31, 2025

John Cena: “You’re mad because Logan Paul does WWE better than any professional wrestler.”

Logan Paul: “I could walk on water and y’all would say it’s ’cause I can’t swim.”

JOHN CENA HYPING LOGAN PAUL 👀#SmackDown

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— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) May 31, 2025

To be completely honest, that main event segment just felt slow and boring. WWE really need to do something a little more creative.

Jey wants to handle it right now and not wait for Money In The Bank. A brawl breaks out. Cody and Cena brawl in the ring while Jey and Logan Paul brawl at ringside. Jey and Cody take out both Logan Paul and John Cena! The babyfaces stand tall as the show ends!

Logan Paul says that no one would have believed 5 years ago that he would be a WWE star and tagging with John Cena. He now tells Cody and Jey to "come get some" at MITB.

Logan Paul calls out the fans saying they will lead miserable lives but at least they will see Cena and Paul together in the ring at the same time.

Cena says that fans are mad because Logan Paul is better in WWE than most WWE stars. He says Logan Paul doesn't need to pay his dues. He adds that no one came to see Cody and Jey, they came to see him and Logan Paul.

"You are nothing more than a John Cena wannabe. You both wanna be so bad, it makes me sick. You (Cody) are too desperate, and you (Jey) are lazy." — John Cena

JOHN CENA COOKING CODY AND JEY 😭#SmackDown

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— EliteRockerz 𝕏 (@EliteClubS0B) May 31, 2025

The GOAT John Cena Is Here !#Smackdown

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— ApprovedWrestling (@ApprovedSports) May 31, 2025

Cena isn't holding back. He says he's with the two biggest wannabes in pro wrestling. He says both want to be John Cena. Cena says only one other WWE star embodies Hustle, Loyalty, Respect and that's Logan Paul!

John Cena's music finally hits and the champ comes out!

The World Heavyweight Champion Main Event Jey USO Is Here On #Smackdown

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— ApprovedWrestling (@ApprovedSports) May 31, 2025

Cody has a huge surprise for the fans in SmackDown, saying that Jey Uso is in the building!

"I thought about the FINAL BOSS. I thought about The Rock asking me about my soul. The scary part was he was 100% serious."

- Cody Rhodes#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/6jPJlGMv5b
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) May 31, 2025

Cody says he also thought of John Cena when he was out. He says Cena gave him a choice at Mania and he picked the wrong one. He also acknowledges that if Cena ruins wrestling, he himself is partly to blame.

Cody says that while he was out, he thought of how he lost the title and even the Final Boss asking him for his soul.

Cody Rhodes is back on SmackDown and out next. The fans serenade Cody as he walks into the ring.

Money in the Bank Qualifier Matches added to RAW:

CM Punk vs AJ Styles vs El Grande Americano

Stephanie Vaquer vs Liv Morgan vs Ivy Nile #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/6Ats7dQYc9
— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) May 31, 2025

“For the last time, I do NOT need your help.”

- Jacob Fatu to Solo Sikoa#SmackDown
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— WrestlePurists (@WrestlePurists) May 31, 2025

We see Solo and an enraged Fatu backstage. Solo tells him to calm down as Fatu is throwing tables around. Solo says he was trying to help and Jacob says he doesn't need any help.

WHAT A MATCH! 👏@AndradeElIdolo is heading to #MITB! 🪜#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/OCcnnvy8P3
— WWE (@WWE) May 31, 2025

Jimmy Uso is out! He attacks JC Mateo. Fatu is sent crashing out and in the chaos, Andrade hits Carmelo with a DDT and wins the match!

Andrade wins

Jacab Fatu nails Melo with the implant DDT followed by a hip attack. Fatu now nails Andrade with a DDT. Solo is out on the apron and kind of distracting Fatu.

Fatu is still out at ringside as Melo and Andrade brawl inside the ring. Andrade heads up to the top rope but Melo swipes at his legs.

Fatu looks to hit a running hip attack at the ringside at both Melo and Andrade. But they both get out of the way, and Fatu launches himself through the barricade. All three men are down.

ياااه يالماضي الجميل #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KI7Cae0rDn
— Blondie🇫🇷 (@BandrHbk) May 31, 2025

Fatu is on the apron looking for the moonsault. Andrade trips him up and nails a moonsault of his own.

Fatu is feeling it tonight as he takes Andrade down. Fatu chants break out. Fatu with a series of headbutts and strikes in the corner to Andrade. Fatu eats a series of chops but brushes them off with an uppercut.

.@mikethemiz paid the price for that one 😬#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/Zv8yuHqqf9
— WWE (@WWE) May 31, 2025

Fatu nails Miz with a superkick before hitting a running hip attack into the barricade. Miz looks done as the medical staff are out to attend to him!

Fatu has his leg grabbed by Miz again. Melo takes advantage and sends Fatu crashing out of the ring. Fatu now turns to Miz.

Jacob Fatu vs Carmelo Hayes vs Andrade [MITB qualifier]

Miz tries to distract Fatu as soon as the match starts and Melo tries to take advantage. Fatu takes Melo down with a clothesline before squaring off with Andrade.

Jacob Fatu's music hits as Priest is leaving. The two face off on the entrance ramp before Fatu makes his way down for the next match.

Honestly, this promo didn't do much for me and felt like a time filler near the end of the show.

Priest says he knows Drew McIntyre is watching from home. Priest says he still can't stand Drew McIntyre but respects the fight he brought at SNME. Priest now says he has championship gold in his sights.

Damian Priest is out next. He says he's been on top of the world since beating Drew McIntyre at SNME.

"I see you Zelina, but I see that title more."- Giulia

GIULIA COMING FOR THE WOMEN'S US TITLE 👀#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/XKdg1vztpE
— TribaI Wrestling (@TribalMegastar) May 31, 2025

Zelina Vega is backstage when she's approached by Giulia. The Japanese star says her sights are set on the US Championship.

A little miscommunication in the Green Regime 💔#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/roSuOJLeYD
— Sportskeeda Wrestling (@SKWrestling_) May 31, 2025

Vega heads to the top rope and goes for a Meteora. It only gets a 2-count. Green tries to use the mask as a weapon and catches Piper Niven with it by mistake. Vega now hits a Code Red and pins Alba Fyre.

Zelina Vega wins

Alba Fyre is all over Zelina Vega during the break. She has a chokehold locked in as Chelsea Green looks on from the ringside and screams encouragement at Fyre.

Chelsea Green is up on the apron, distracting the ref. Niven trips Vega up as Alba Fyre nails her with a superkick.

Alba Fyre entrando al ring para su combate contra Zelina Vega.
Chelsea Green con visible hematoma en su rostro. Aún así derrocha pura carisma.#WWE #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/SzzIOtcnRz
— Burning Wrestling (@BurningWrestlng) May 31, 2025

Zelina Vega vs Alba Fyre

Zelina is all over Alba Fyre here as Chelsea watches on from ringside. Vega with a hurricanrana off the middle rope and sends Fyre rolling out if the ring.