WWE SmackDown May 8, 2026 - Gunther addresses attack on Cody Rhodes

[Chris]

Gunther to address last week's surprise attack on Cody Rhodes​

After a unleashing a surprise attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes last week, Gunther will address the WWE Universe.

Find out what The Ring General says about his vicious attack on The American Nightmare, Friday on SmackDown at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

Jacob Fatu kicks off SmackDown before challenging Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash​

On Monday, Jacob Fatu took out World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns for the second week in a row, smashing The OTC through a table with the devastating Tongan Death Grip. Just three days prior on last week's SmackDown, The Samoan Werewolf ruthlessly attacked Solo Sikoa and slammed Talla Tonga through the announce table. Fatu is set to kick off SmackDown on Friday, one night before he challenges Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at WWE Backlash. Find out what bedlam will be unleashed at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

Trick Williams hosts a funeral for the Gingerbread Man​

Trick Williams will host a funeral for the Gingerbread Man one night before defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn at WWE Backlash.

Pay your respects to a crumby situation, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.

Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss join forces to take on Fatal Influence​

WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley will stand united with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss to attempt to quell the rising threat of Fatal Influence in a Six-Woman Tag Team Match.

Don't miss all the action of SmackDown, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

Tiffany Stratton battles Kiana James in a Women’s United States Title Match​

It's Tiffy Time once again with the new Women’s United States Championship reign of Tiffany Stratton.

Stratton goes one-on-one against Kiana James in a showdown for the gold, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.

Last week on SmackDown, Talla Tonga emerged to ambush WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth as well as Fraxiom.

Priest will be out for payback when he undertakes the monstrous task of battling Tonga one-on-one.

Don't miss the final SmackDown before WWE Backlash, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

 

[DammitC]

- When does WALTER want to challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE title?
- Will the trio of Rhea Ripley/Charlotte Flair/Alexa Bliss be able to defeat Fatal Influence tonight?
- Why is Trick Williams pretending like the Gingerbread Man is real?
- Will Tiffany Stratton retain her Women's United States title tonight against Kiana James?
- Who will be the NON-celebrity name to pair up with Danhausen tomorrow night as the surprise partner?

Find out on the next edition of Smackdown Live. Stay tuned

 

[R-Troop]

LET'S DOWN SOME SMACK!

 

[R-Troop]

oh shit Ricky Saints gonna lose to Matt Cardona tonight!

 

[Cwalker]

RIP Gingerbread Man

 

[R-Troop]

RIP Gingerbread Man

The clip from the funeral earlier was really somber.

 

[R-Troop]

OH HELL YEAH SEASON 2 OF BRAUN STROWMAN EATING FOOD IS COMING IN JUNE

 

[R-Troop]

there is room in Solo's family for Royce Keys because 2/5ths of them got they ass fired.

 

[R-Troop]

HOLY SHIT! CHELSEA ACTUALLY DID CALL IN TO SMACKDOWN 4 DAYS AFTER HEART SURGERY

 

[Cwalker]

The clip from the funeral earlier was really somber.

 

[R-Troop]

they're driving a wedge between Giulia and Kiana...

 

[R-Troop]

R-Truth....

 

[R-Troop]

Damian you fool. Truth gonna get jumped in the locker room now

 

[DammitC]

F*CK YEAAAAA

 

[DammitC]

HERE HE COMES