SmackDown results, May 8, 2026: The Gingerbread Man reanimates to attack Sami Zayn

Jacob Fatu warned The Usos he will defeat Roman Reigns at Backlash 

04:06

The Usos confront Jacob Fatu before his Undisputed WWE Title Match against Roman Reigns at Backlash. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton def. Kiana James 

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Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton defends against Kiana James. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton defended her title for the first time since dethroning Giulia against Kiana James.  

During the match, there seemed to be some tension between James and Giulia. 

Some miscommunication between the two allowed Stratton to land the Prettiest Moonsault Ever to get the win.  

Talla Tonga def. Damian Priest 

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WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest battles Talla Tonga. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest collided with Talla Tonga. 

Outside the ring, Tonga slammed Priest hard onto the announce table, leaving Priest breathless. 

Priest answered by hitting huge spinning kicks and clotheslines to Tonga.  

Just as Priest was pulling down his straps, a returning Tama Tonga arrived to distract Priest. 

With Solo Sikoa and Tonga sizing up Priest, R-Truth came to Priest's aid.

After a ringside brawl, Talla Tonga nailed the Chokeslam on Priest to get the big victory. 

Gunther challenged Cody Rhodes to a title match at Clash in Italy 

03:59

One week after attacking Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Gunther challenges The American Nightmare to a title match at Clash in Italy. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Ricky Saints def. Matt Cardona 

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Ricky Saints goes one-on-one with Matt Cardona. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Ricky Saints scored his first win on SmackDown by connecting with a Rochambeau on Matt Cardona. 

The Irresistible Forces laid out Paige and Brie Bella 

03:07

After WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella are confronted by Fatal Influence, they get laid out by The Irresistible Forces. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Fatal Influence def. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss 

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As WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss battle Fatal Influence, Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab make their return and annihilate everyone in sight. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid made their SmackDown in-ring debut as a trio against WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. 

The Eradicator tore apart all three members of Fatal Influence.

Jayne attempted the Rolling Encore on Bliss, but Bliss countered with a Sister Abigail that did not connect. 

Just as Bliss was about to tag in Ripley, Jade Cargill returned to pull Ripley off the apron. This allowed Jayne to connect with a Rolling Encore on Bliss to give Fatal Influence the win. 

Royce Keys def. Tama Tonga 

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Royce Keys faces Tama Tonga. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.

After Royce Keys backed up Damian Priest and R-Truth against The MFTs, Tama Tonga looked to punish Keys. 

Keys pummeled Tonga with pounces and powerslams in the center of the ring as Tonga weathered the onslaught. 

Keys nailed the Ultimate Spinebuster on Tonga to get the win. 

Trick Williams and Lil Yachty ambushed Sami Zayn at The Funeral for The Gingerbread Man 

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United States Champion Trick Williams holds a memorial service for the fallen Gingerbread Man. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock and more.