Jacob Fatu Appearance, Damian Priest Bout Added To 5/8 WWE SmackDown

Two new additions to WWE SmackDown.

World Wrestling Entertainment announced that Jacob Fatu will open the May 8 episode of SmackDown.

Fatu is set to challenge Roman Reigns for the WWE World Heavyweight Title at Backlash.

Plus, one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, Damian Priest, will face Talla Tonga.

Here is the current lineup for SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown (5/8)

• • Gunther to speak
  • WWE Women’s United States Title: Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James
  • Six-Woman Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid)
  • Gingerbread Man Funeral
  • Jacob Fatu to open the show
  • Damian Priest vs. Talla Tonga

Fightful will have live coverage of SmackDown on Friday followed by a post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.