WWE Smackdown results: Solo Sikoa books his place at WWE Money in the Bank 2025 ladder match
Solo Sikoa earned his place in the Money in the Bank 2025 Ladder Match with a key win over Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix on May 16 episode of WWE SmackDown. With strong Bloodline backing and a Samoan Spike to seal the deal, Sikoa is now one step closer to a potential WWE Championship opportunity.
Solo Sikoa has officially punched his ticket to the men's Money in the Bank 2025 Ladder Match, securing a significant victory on the May 16 episode of WWE SmackDown. In a high-stakes triple threat qualifier against Jimmy Uso and Rey Fenix, Sikoa capitalized on ringside distractions from Jacob Fatu and JC Mateo (formerly Jeff Cobb) to deliver a decisive Samoan Spike to Fenix for the pinfall victory.
This win marks a pivotal moment for the new Bloodline leader, Solo Sikoa, who has been vocal about his mission to restore dominance to his Samoan family lineage following Roman Reigns' title loss at WrestleMania. With the Money in the Bank briefcase now within reach, Sikoa aims to reclaim the championship and bring it back to his bloodline .
Solo Sikoa now competes in his FIRST MITB Ladder match.
¡ª Roman Reigns SZN ? (@reigns_era) May 17, 2025
BIG CONGRATS to him ? pic.twitter.com/np5UhpGGsQ
Rey Fenix headed for Worlds Collide?
Rey Fenix, a recent addition to the WWE roster from AEW, was a fan favorite heading into the qualifier. His dynamic in-ring style and high-flying maneuvers had the crowd rallying behind him. However, his loss in the qualifier may not be the end of his journey.
Speculation is rife that Fenix could be slated for a prominent role in the upcoming Worlds Collide event, a joint production between WWE's NXT and the newly acquired Lucha Libre AAA Worldwide.
They've been booking Rey Fenix super weekly since his debut, it's obviously better than what AEW was doing with him but I really hope he gets a push soon.
¡ª Jonny???#FreeLaKnight (@JonnyWrestlin06) May 17, 2025
I'm also hoping Rey lost because he'll be at worlds collide pic.twitter.com/8cMwv2wJNI
Scheduled for June 7 at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, California, the same day as Money in the Bank, Worlds Collide is set to feature talent from both NXT and AAA, with Fenix's name being prominently mentioned
Given Fenix's lucha libre heritage and the event's focus on cross-promotional matchups, his participation in Worlds Collide seems plausible. This could explain his absence from the Money in the Bank ladder match, allowing him to showcase his skills on a platform that celebrates his wrestling roots.
As the road to Money in the Bank continues, Solo Sikoa's momentum is undeniable. With the briefcase in sight, he stands poised to make a significant impact on WWE's championship landscape. Meanwhile, Rey Fenix's potential involvement in Worlds Collide adds an exciting dimension to WWE's summer programming, promising thrilling matchups and storylines for fans worldwide.