WWE SmackDown Results (5/8/2026): GUNTHER, Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, More

Full results for the May 8, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

On May 8, 2026, World Wrestling Entertainment hosted a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.

GUNTHER headlined the show. The full results are listed.

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WWE SmackDown (5/8/2026).

• GUNTHER to appear.
• WWE Women’s United States Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Kiana James (w/ Giulia).
• Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid).
• Gingerbread Man Funeral

First Hour.

• WWE paid tribute to Ted Turner. We send our condolences to Turner’s friends, family & fans.
• Jacob Fatu appeared for a promo saying he was taking Roman Reigns’ World Heavyweight Title. The Usos interrupted to warn Fatu about the emotional damage Reigns will cause to make him acknowledge him. Fatu responded by saying they had never beaten Reigns and, unlike Reigns, he was ready to die for his. Before leaving, Fatu warned The Usos to NOT interfere by saying the following: “Because if you, I swear to god, I will burn this goddamn family tree down to the ground.”
• Matt Cardona challenged Ricky Saints for later tonight.
• After meeting with Jacob Fatu, Royce Keys confronted Solo Sikoa. Sikoa apologized to Keys for the incident last week and told him to consider joining the MFT.
• WWE Women’s United States Championship: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Kiana James (w/ Giulia).

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