SmackDown Returns with Thrilling Tag Team TLC Match and John Cena’s Comeback

FORT WORTH, Texas — WWE SmackDown returns tonight, April 25, 2025, at 8 p.m. ET from Dickies Arena. The show will feature a highly anticipated Tables, Ladders, and Chairs (TLC) match for the WWE Tag Team Championship involving The Street Profits, Motor City Machine Guns, and DIY.

The last time WWE fans witnessed a TLC match was nearly five years ago, when Roman Reigns defeated Kevin Owens at WWE TLC 2020. Animosity among the teams has risen sharply, particularly after last week’s chaotic title defense, which ended in a no-contest when Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa stole the titles from The Street Profits, igniting the demand for tonight’s rematch. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis confirmed the match, heightening the stakes for all involved.

Can The Street Profits reclaim their championship? Will the Motor City Machine Guns or DIY emerge victorious? Fans will be eager to see which team can ascend the ladder and snatch the gold.

Additionally, John Cena will make his return to SmackDown following a shocking RKO from Randy Orton on Monday Night Raw. As the newly crowned Undisputed WWE Champion, Cena faces Orton’s continued threat. How will Cena respond to his old rival’s surprise attack?

In another key matchup, Zelina Vega will challenge Chelsea Green for the Women’s United States Championship. Vega, who has defeated Green in previous encounters, seeks to make history tonight by capturing the title.

This episode marks a critical moment for WWE following WrestleMania 41, where John Cena emerged victorious and tensions have been mounting. Fans won’t want to miss this electrifying episode of SmackDown, airing live on USA Network.