Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of WWE SmackDown on May 2. With Backlash right around the corner on May 10, WWE has a lot of work ahead of itself to set up the rest of the card and sell us on the feuds. Friday's show continued the buildup for the premium live event while also advancing some blue brand-specific storylines.

Chelsea Green lost the WWE Women's United States Championship to Zelina Vega in a shocker last week. Green isn't shy in arguing with "SmackDown" general manager Nick Aldis, and she may be vouching for a title rematch after her reign as the inaugural WWE Women's United States Champion came to an end.

Randy Orton is coiled and ready to strike. "The Viper" Orton is preparing for his undisputed WWE title match with John Cena at Backlash. Orton returns to SmackDown eight days before their encounter. Orton has gotten the better of Cena in each of their non-wrestling encounters after WrestleMania 41,