Las Vegas is buzzing with anticipation, and the bright lights of the Goodfellas Casino Arena are once again the epicenter of the wrestling world — because sVo Showdown 225 is officially LIVE on the Sanctioned Violence Network!

After the fallout of Countdown to Violence, last week’s Showdown shifted the landscape in a huge way. We now know that Kenneth D Williams, after years of climbing the mountain, stands atop the sVo as Heavyweight Champion. But holding that gold has never painted a bigger target — and already, challenges are beginning to emerge.

The road to Jackpot 2025 on June 29th is heating up fast, with the 30-man Jackpot Rumble looming. Who will throw their hat into the ring this week? The stakes are high, and the competition is only getting fiercer.

Tonight’s confirmed matches are set to bring the heat, including:

• Jake Blackwood, fresh off declaring his championship ambitions, facing off with the unpredictable Jay Adder.
• Tag team action featuring the reigning Tag Team Champions, the Southern Boys, taking on the no-nonsense Malones.
• And a hard-hitting battle between Ricky Johnson and Blood Money’s Joe Barone, with tensions in that faction boiling just beneath the surface.

And that’s just the beginning. As always, the card is subject to grow as rivalries intensify and opportunities knock. You won’t want to miss a second.

I’ll be bringing you exclusive interviews throughout the night, and trust me — the atmosphere backstage is electric. The Jackpot PPV may still be a few weeks away, but tonight’s Showdown could determine who walks into that battle royale with momentum… or who gets left behind.

🎥 So grab your snacks, settle in, and tune into the Sanctioned Violence Network now — because Showdown 225 is live, loud, and completely unpredictable.

Let the violence be sanctioned — I’ll see you ringside!

—

Katie Smith is the lead backstage interviewer and media correspondent for the Sanctioned Violence Network. Follow her coverage across all sVo events exclusively on SanctionedViolence.com.