WWE Adds Huge Match to 'SmackDown' Prior to MITB 2025

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07-06-2025

WWE Adds Huge Match to 'SmackDown' Prior to MITB 2025 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
WWE has announced a huge match for "Friday Night SmackDown," which will be the go-home episode before "Money in the Bank 2025."
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WWE is closing in on its last PLE before the big "SummerSlam" two-night special. The participants in both the men's and women's MITB ladder matches have been determined. On the women's side, Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, Giulia, Roxanne Perez, Naomi, and Alexa Bliss have all qualified.
A new video announcement from "SmackDown" general manager Nick Aldis revealed that all six women will be involved in tag team action on Friday. It'll be Ripley teaming with Vaquer and Bliss to take on Naomi, Perez, and Giulia.
Three of the stars featured in the match are from the "Monday Night Raw" brand. It's a rare "SmackDown" appearance for Ripley, who has become one of WWE's biggest stars on Monday nights. This will also be the "SmackDown" debut of Vaquer, who recently joined the main roster after a brief run in "NXT."
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Friday's episode of the blue brand will emanate from the Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield. In addition to the match announcement, "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes and WWE World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso have been confirmed for the show, along with John Cena and Logan Paul.
You can also expect to hear from the "Raw" and "SmackDown" participants in the men's MITB ladder match. Andrade recently qualified for the match, and he joins LA Knight and Solo Sikoa as representatives of the blue brand. The "Monday Night Raw" participants include Seth Rollins, Penta, and El Grande Americano.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 5, 2025, where it first appeared.