WWE SmackDown Results: Winners, Ratings, and Highlights From May 16

Following an epic WWE Backlash, WWE SmackDown has now headed to First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC.

Bloodline kicks off WWE SmackDown

After helping Jacob Fatu to retain his United States Championship at WWE Backlash, WWE SmackDown kicked off with the arrival of the Bloodline along with their newest member, JC Mateo. Sikoa talked about his intentions of winning the Money in the Bank before Fatu snatched the microphone from him, saying that he doesn’t need his help and he can do it all by himself. Things started to get a little tense when Sikoa asked Fatu to tell him that he loved him.

LA Knight then arrived on the scene and attacked JC from behind and then ran away.

WWE has been teasing this feud between Sikoa and Fatu for months now. I think we’re getting close to the point where things will get really ugly, really soon.

Ratings: 6.5 /10

Alexa Bliss vs. Michin vs. Chelsea Green

WWE SmackDown then featured the first Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match between Alexa Bliss, Michin and Chelsea Green.

After a highly incredible back-and-forth action between all three women, Alexa Bliss picked up the win to qualify.

Result: Alexa Bliss defeated Michin and Chelsea Green
Ratings: 7 /10

Fraxiom vs. DIY

DIY attacked both Motor City Machine Guns and Fraxiom last week here on SmackDown after Fraxiom’s win over the current tag team champions, Street Profits — leading to this match between the two teams.

Nathan Frazer and Axiom delivered an epic performance to pick up another big win on the blue brand.

DIY attacked Fraxiom after the match before Motor City Machine Guns arrived on the scene to help Fraxiom.

Result: Fraxiom defeated DIY
Ratings: 9 /10

Aleister Black vs. Carmelo Hayes

After suffering defeat last week here on WWE SmackDown, Carmelo Hayes has decided to stand up to Aleister Black one more time.

Black was closing in on another clean win over Hayes before The Miz got involved, causing the match to end via disqualification.

Miz and Heyes then attacked Black after the match as well.

Result: Aleister Black defeated Carmelo Hayes via disqualification
Ratings: 8 /10

Key Notes and Observations:

• Street Profits met Fraxiom backstage, telling them that they will get to challenge for the WWE Tag Team Championship next week here on WWE SmackDown.
• R-Truth appeared in the backstage interview segment with Wade Barrett, saying that he would face John Cena at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
• Damian Priest appeared in a backstage segment and challenged Drew McIntyre to a Steel Cage match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Drew McIntyre puts a warning on Damian Priest

After crossing paths in the Fatal Four-way match at WWE Backlash, Drew McIntyre arrived on SmackDown to address his ongoing tensions with Damian Priest.

McIntyre stated that one of them will leave the Steel Cage on a stretcher at Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Ratings: 7 /10

Solo Sikoa vs. Jimmy Uso vs. Rey Fenix

Solo Sikoa, Jimmy Uso, and Rey Fenix then collided in a Men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match.

Sikoa managed to pull off the win after an assist from the Bloodline on the ringside.

Result: Solo Sikoa defeated Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix
Ratings: 7 /10

LA Knight vs. JC Mateo

LA Knight then attacked the entire Bloodline on the right side right after Sikoa’s win, which led to a singles match between JC Mateo and Knight at that very moment.

Knight bought a big-time fight, but it was not enough to get the job done as Mateo picked up a big win on his first night here on WWE SmackDown.

Result: JC Mateo defeated LA Knight
Ratings: 6.5 /10

Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Nia Jax – WWE Women’s Championship

Tiffany Stratton shocked the entire world when she cashed in her Money in the Bank contract on Nia Jax to become the new WWE Women’s Champion on the Jan. 3rd edition of WWE SmackDown. Both Jax and Stratton had been feuding for months ever since that day. It was last week here on WWE SmackDown when Jax defeated Jade Cargill to earn the right to challenge Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship.

Stratton and Jax went on to deliver an incredible Women’s Championship before Naomi arrived on the scene with a steel chair in her hand, followed by Jade Cargill who took the fight to her.

Meanwhile, Stratton managed to turn the tables on Jax behind the referee’s back to retain her Women’s Championship in an instant classic.

Result: Tiffany Stratton (c) defeated Nia Jax to retain her WWE Women’s Championship
Ratings: 10 /10

WWE SmackDown, May 16: Results Highlights

Women’s Money in the Bank qualifying match:
Alexa Bliss defeated Michin and Chelsea Green

Tag Team match:
Fraxiom defeated DIY

Singlels match:
Aleister Black defeated Carmelo Hayes via disqualification

Men’s Money in the Bank qualifying match:
Solo Sikoa defeated Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix

Singlels match:
JC Mateo defeated LA Knight

WWE Women’s Championship:
Tiffany Stratton (c) defeated Nia Jax to retain her Championship

My thoughts on this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown:

This week’s WWE SmackDown was all focused on building storylines towards both Money in the Bank and Saturday Night’s Main Event PLE.

WWE has been working well on slowly igniting the feud between Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu, but I think we won’t see a big blow until we reach SummerSlam. The in-ring action was also good this week with Fraxiom and DIY delivering a really good and fun match while Tiffany Stratton and Nia Jax stole the show with their incredible WWE Women’s Championship match.

Alexa Bliss and Solo Sikoa also punched their tickets to their respective Money in the Bank matches, with some incredible in-ring action.

My Ratings for the show: 7 /10