New First-Time Ever Match Revealed for May 9 WWE SmackDown Lineup

WWE just dropped an announcement ahead of tonight’s SmackDown — Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes will go head-to-head in a singles match after their intense face-off last week. WWE broke the news on Twitter, hyping the bout as a must-see clash.

“After their intense interaction last week, @Aleister_Blxck and @Carmelo_WWE will go one-on-one TONIGHT on #SmackDown!” WWE posted just hours before the show.

This matchup adds even more fire to an already stacked SmackDown card. John Cena is set to appear one last time before his Backlash showdown with Randy Orton, while Damian Priest and LA Knight will team up to take on Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa ahead of Priest’s U.S. Title defense.

Jade Cargill and Nia Jax will also collide in a #1 Contender’s Match to determine who will challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship.

With Aleister Black and Carmelo Hayes now added to the mix, the Nutter Center in Dayton, Ohio, is shaping up to be a battleground for top WWE talent.

WWE SmackDown – May 9, 2025: Lineup

• Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes – Singles Match
• John Cena Appears – Final appearance before Backlash title match against Randy Orton
• Damian Priest & LA Knight vs. Jacob Fatu & Solo Sikoa – Tag Team Match
• #1 Contender’s Match for the WWE Women’s Championship: Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax

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