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• WWE SmackDown May 8: Every Match Ranked & Reviewed

The Backlash go-home episode of Friday Night SmackDown featured several stars in action, but which match was best on WWE's blue brand....2026
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch, Location (5/8)

Viewership information and lineup for the May 8, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (May 8, 2026) Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena City: Jacksonville, FL Time: 8 pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US), Netflix (International) Lineup Gunther to appear WWE Women’s United States Title: Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James Six-Woman Tag Team … The post WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time...2026
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• Sami Zayn Shuts Down Claims He Turned Heel After Attacking the Gingerbread Man

Sami Zayn’s recent behavior on SmackDown may have convinced a lot of WWE fans that he finally turned heel — but according to Sami himself, that’s not exactly what’s happening. ......2026
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• WWE SmackDown May 1: Every Match Ranked & Reviewed

WWE SmackDown featured WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, the debuting Ricky Saints, and more in action, but which match was best this week?...2026
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• Kiana James Gets Shot At Tiffany Stratton’s Title On Next Week’s Episode Of SmackDown & More

Next week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown (May 8, 2026) takes place at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. There will be a funeral for The Gingerbread Man, who was killed off by Sami Zayn on this week’s episode. Rhea Ripley will team up with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair in a […]...2026
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch, Where Is SmackDown Tonight? (5/1)

Viewership information and lineup for the May 1, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (May 1, 2026) Venue: BOK Center City: Tulsa, OK Time: 8 pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US), Netflix (International) Lineup Ricky Saints debut Jacy Jayne vs. Charlotte Flair Fightful will have live coverage of SmackDown on Friday followed … The post WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch,...2026
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• Possible SPOILER On Drew McIntyre’s Role At WWE Survivor Series 2025
Drew McIntyre’s on-screen suspension from the November 7 episode of WWE SmackDown may have raised eyebrows, but the Scottish Warrior is still firmly part of WWE’s creative plans leading into Survivor Series. According to Ibou of Self Made, McIntyre is being discussed for a major role in the upcoming Survivor...2025
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• Possible Spoiler on Plans for Drew McIntyre at WWE Survivor Series 2025

Drew McIntyre’s recent suspension on the November 7th episode of WWE SmackDown may have looked serious on-screen, but it turns out the Scottish Warrior is still very much part of ......2025
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• Injury on SmackDown may have stalled AJ Styles’ WWE retirement angle

WWE.com Before a few months off television, AJ Styles pulled a Mark Henry to kickstart his feud with WWE champion Cody Rhodes. The injury he suffered in his return to TV last Friday (Oct. 4) on SmackDown may have derailed his real retirement angle, at least if you choose to believe Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer. In the latest Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Meltzer confirms an earlier r...2024
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• Tama Tonga proves he’s ‘Mighty Freakin’ Tough’ in thrilling ladder match

WWE.com The Bloodline star showed what MFT means during a gritty championship performance on SmackDown. When Tama Tonga made his WWE debut after WrestleMania XL, Solo Sikoa dubbed him his MFT, though he never explained what it meant. On Friday night, in a high-stakes triple-threat ladder match on SmackDown, Tama proved exactly what MFT stands for — “mighty freakin’ tough.” Facing seemingly...2024
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• Triple H’s mouth has gotten him in trouble

WWE’s YouTube Welcome to the weekly Rumor Look Back, where we look at the rumors from six months ago and see which played out as originally stated. Let’s jump right to it. November 6, 2023 BWE claims CM Punk was “recently scheduled for a call with few board members” and there’s a feeling backstage that he will return to WWE. He did. (1/1) They also say there were discussions for John Cen...2024
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• Bobby Lashley Injured, Angelo Dawkins Slated To Replace Him In King Of The Ring Tournament Match
Bad news for Bobby Lashley is an opportunity for Angelo Dawkins. Unfortunately, WWE SmackDown GM Nick Aldis has announced Bobby Lashley is medically disqualified from the King of the Ring tournament due to an injury he suffered while training the nature of the injury has not been disclosed as of yet. This means that Bobby Lashley will no longer be competing against Tama Tonga in the tournament bu...2024
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• Backstage News, Producers For WWE Raw & Smackdown May 15-19
Raw Producers - Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn promo: Michael Hayes - Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Miz: Jamie Noble - Imperium promo: Jason Jordan - Intercontinental Title Top Contender Battle Royal: Jason Jordan & Petey Williams - Xavier Woods vs. Dominik Mysterio: Shane Helms - Indus Sher match: Adam Pearce - Raquel Rodriguez vs. Chelsea Green: Kenny Dykstra - Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn vs. Judgment Day: Michael...2023
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• WWE United States Title Match, KO Show, AJ Styles vs. Karrion Kross, More Set For 5/29 WWE Raw
Here's what's set up for the May 26 episode of WWE SmackDown. On May 26, the go-home show for WWE Night of Champions will feature a championship match, an edition of the KO Show, and more. Twenty-four hours before they clash for the WWE Tag Team Championship, Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn will host Roman Reigns and Solo Sikoa on the KO Show. Austin Theory will defend the WWE United States Championshi...2023
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"WWE SmackDown May Head to NBC if FOX Partnership Ends"

• Closing Segment for March 13 WWE SmackDown Revealed

The final segment for the March 13 episode of WWE SmackDown may have already been revealed. According to a report from BodySlam.net, the Undisputed WWE Championship contract signing between Cody ......2026
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• Rumor Roundup: SmackDown staying 3 hours, WWE messing with AEW, Money in the Bank, more!

WWE Today’s rumors... Speculating on the rumors surrounding pro wrestling is a favored pastime of many fans, perhaps second only to actually watching the matches. In this daily column, we take a look at the latest rumors being churned out by the pro wrestling rumor mill. Important reminder: Rumors are just that — rumors. None of this has been confirmed as fact, it’s just circulating around...2025
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (5/17): Cody Rhodes-Logan Paul Contract Signing
Viewership information and lineup for the May 17, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (May 17, 2024) Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena City: Jacksonville, FL Time: 8pm ET Channel: FOX (US) Lineup WWE King of the Ring Quarterfinal: Tama Tonga vs. LA Knight WWE King of the Ring Quarterfinal: Carmelo Hayes vs. Randy Orton WWE Queen of the Ring Quarterfinal: Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax WWE...2024
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• Triple H’s mouth has gotten him in trouble
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• Judgment Day’s tag title win is long-term storytelling, not hot-shot booking

@FinnBalor After losing the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championships to Cody Rhodes and Jey Uso over a week ago at Fastlane, Judgment Day is back on top of the mountain, as Damian Priest and Finn Bálor defeated the makeshift duo on Raw to reclaim the gold. But the decision to hand the titles back to Bálor and Priest after just nine days is not without controversy, given WWE’s recent booking o...2023
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• WWE Longterm Creative Director Says Tonight’s Smackdown Will Be ‘Really Special’
WWE's Director of Longterm Creative Rob Fee is suggesting that tonight's Smackdown may be particularly worth watching. The post WWE Longterm Creative Director Says Tonight’s Smackdown Will Be ‘Really Special’ appeared first on 411MANIA....2023
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• Brian Myers On Edge’s Retirement, Frankie Kazarian Praises Alex Shelley
Edge’s match with Sheamus on WWE SmackDown may have been his last, and WWE alumni Brian Myers offered his thoughts on “The Rated R Superstar” in an interview with Metro. Edge defeated Sheamus on Friday’s episode of SmackDown in Toronto, Canada. You can check out some highlights from the interview below: On the idea of […] The post Brian Myers On Edge’s Retirement, Fra...2023
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• Bloodline drama helps keep SmackDown’s numbers steady
WWE.com Roman Reigns and Bloodline drama were back on Friday nights for the second straight week, but the May 19 episode of SmackDown wasn’t quite as loaded as it was the week before. Without World Heavyweight Tournament matches and with competition from both the NBA and NHL Conference Finals, that mean a slight downturn in the blue brand’s numbers last Friday. The latest SmackDown pulled ...2023
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• Grayson Waller Debuts On 5/12 WWE SmackDown; Grayson Waller Effect Set For 5/19
Grayson Waller has made his debut on WWE Friday Night SmackDown. He is already slated to host his talk show on May 19. Grayson Waller was the final pick of the supplemental draft in 2023. Waller graduated from WWE NXT onto the Friday Night SmackDown roster. Waller made his debut in a quick backstage interaction with Adam Pearce. Grayson Waller said as a make-good for drafting him so late in the ...2023
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• NXT Call Up Ready For SmackDown In-Ring Debut
A recently drafted from NXT star is ready for his main roster debut, putting his opponent tonight on notice ahead of WWE SmackDown. Ahead of tonight’s WWE SmackDown (May 12) […]...2023
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• Report: WWE reworking SmackDown plans due to The Rock’s return

WWE.com A women’s match seems to have been cut since Dwayne Johnson was announced, and we have a rumor about what Rock will do on the Feb. 21 show in New Orleans. Even if his announcement has nothing to do with wrestling at WrestleMania 41, it seems like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s return to WWE television tonight (Feb. 21) on SmackDown may keep the pro wrestling rumor mill busy until Apri...2025
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• Injury on SmackDown may have stalled AJ Styles’ WWE retirement angle
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• SmackDown May Leave Fridays With New Television Deal
WWE has a lot of big decisions in the future as television rights deals are in full swing. The end result of all this could also cause fans to change ......2023
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• Jade Cargill Takes Shots At Jordynne Grace’s Physical Appearance On Social Media, Grace Responds

A potential marquee women’s match on SmackDown may already be taking shape. WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and newly called-up SmackDown star Jordynne Grace appear to be on a collision course following a tense on-screen moment and a fiery exchange online. Grace picked up a win over Alba Fyre in her first official main roster […] The post Jade Cargill Takes Shots At Jordynne Grace’s ...2026
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• Injury on SmackDown may have stalled AJ Styles’ WWE retirement angle
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• Tama Tonga proves he’s ‘Mighty Freakin’ Tough’ in thrilling ladder match
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• So Soon? SmackDown May Be Leaving FOX A Bit Earlier Than Expected

It comes with the territory. WWE is in the middle of a variety of changes at the moment and a lot of them have to do with their television schedules. The company’s three main shows will be moving to new homes next... The post So Soon? SmackDown May Be Leaving FOX A Bit Earlier Than Expected appeared first on WrestlingRumors.net....2024
• Best WWE SmackDown Matches Of 2015

WWE SmackDown may have been overshadowed by RAW in terms of booking in 2015, but the blue brand managed to churn out several solid outings. Stars like Dolph Ziggler and Daniel Bryan kept the momentum going with their superb work-rate. While RAW clearly had the edge due to star power and storytelling, SmackDown thrived because […] The post Best WWE SmackDown Matches Of 2015 appeared first on ...2023
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• Tonight's WWE SmackDown May Unveil New General Manager (SPOILER)
In a developing story, sources indicate that Nick Aldis could make his debut tonight on WWE SmackDown as the new General Manager. According to insiders, conversations have taken place within the last month about the possibility of Mickie James, Aldis' wife, joining him in the role as "Co-General Managers." Insider...2023
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• WWE SmackDown May Head to NBC if FOX Partnership Ends
In a recent episode of Wrestling Observer Radio, hosts Garrett Gonzales and Dave Meltzer chatted about the possibility of WWE switching the airing of SmackDown to a different TV network. ......2023
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• SmackDown May Leave Fridays With New Television Deal
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• WWE Could Be Planning to Unify Titles with Cody Rhodes
WWE’s decision regarding Cody Rhodes’ direction for WrestleMania 40, announced on Friday Night SmackDown may have disappointed a major section of the WWE Universe. But it seems that the company ......2024
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• Shocking Roman Reigns Match Announced For WWE Night Of Champions 2023
On tonight’s edition of WWE SmackDown (May 12) there was a shocking match announcement for Roman Reigns’ opponent at WWE Night of Champions. In a segment featuring the Tribal Chief […]...2023
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• WWE SmackDown May See Drastic Viewership Drop With USA Network Move
WWE announced a huge deal to bring SmackDown back to the USA Network. They are going to start this deal in 2024, and the next half a decade will see ......2023
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• Two Top Companies Believed To Be Front-Runners For WWE SmackDown Television Deal
WWE is in the middle of new television rights talks, and things are moving as fast as they can. SmackDown may leave FOX, and that could open the door for ......2023
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• Report: WWE SmackDown To Extend Three-Hour Format

WWE SmackDown may not return to a two-hour format… yet. 2025 began with WWE SmackDown running as a three-hour show on the USA Network, instead of its usual two hours. This was a significant change for the blue brand, which had largely been a two-hour show since its inception in 1999. Triple H later mentioned […] The post Report: WWE SmackDown To Extend Three-Hour Format appeared first ...2025
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch, Location (5/8)
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• Jade Cargill Takes Shots At Jordynne Grace’s Physical Appearance On Social Media, Grace Responds
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• Mariah May, Jordynne Grace Expected Soon; Bianca Belair Return | WWE 5/30/25 Show Review & Highlights
Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Alex (@_AlexisCardoza) discuss tonight's episode of WWE Smackdown, May 30, 2025, including: -WWE Champion John Cena and Cody Rhodes are set to appear -Bianca Belair returns to SmackDown -Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Jade Cargill vs. Naomi vs. Nia Jax -Men's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Men's United States Champion Jacob Fatu vs. Carmelo Hayes vs. Andr...2025
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (5/30): Cody Rhodes And John Cena To Appear
Viewership information and lineup for the May 30, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (May 30, 2025) Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena City: Knoxville, TN Time: 8pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US), Netflix (International) Lineup Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Nia Jax vs. Naomi vs. Jade Cargill Men's Money in the Bank Qualifying Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Jacob Fatu vs. Andrade Bi...2025
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• Street Profits VS Fraxiom In Tag Title Match | WWE Smackdown 5/23/25 Full Show Review & Highlights
Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Alex (@_AlexisCardoza) discuss tonight's episode of Smackdown, May 23, 2025, including: - WWE Tag Team Championships: The Street Profits (c) vs. Fraxiom - Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match: Charlotte Flair vs. Women's United States Champion Zelina Vega vs. Giulia - Men's Money in the Bank Qualifying Triple Threat Match: Aleister Black vs. LA Knight v...2025
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (5/23): WWE Tag Team Title Bouts, Money In The Bank Qualifiers
Viewership information and lineup for the May 23, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (May 23, 2025) Venue: Enmarket Arena City: Savannah, GA Time: 8pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US), Netflix (International) Lineup Women's Money in the Bank Qualifier: Charlotte Flair vs. Zelina Vega vs. Giulia Men's Money in the Bank Qualifier: Aleister Black vs. LA Knight vs. Shinsuke Nakamura WWE Ta...2025
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• WWE SmackDown Three-Hour Runtime May Continue Into June
WWE Friday Night SmackDown may not be returning to its usual two-hour format as soon as expected. Although the original plan was for SmackDown to revert back to two hours on the USA Network starting June 6, 2025, new internal scheduling hints that the three-hour format could continue into the...2025
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• WWE Smackdown 5/16/25 Full Show Review & Highights | Tiffany Stratton Defends Against Nia Jax
Kate (@MissKatefabe) and Alex (@_AlexisCardoza) discuss tonight's episode of Smackdown, May 16, 2025, including: -Tiffany Stratton v Nia Jax (Women’s Championship) -Michin v Alexa Bliss v Chelsea Green (MITB Qualifier) -Jimmy Uso v Rey Fenix v Solo Sikoa (MITB Qualifier) -Aleister Black v Carmelo Hayes -FRAXIOM v DIY Grab your EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal by going to http://nordvpn.com/fightful to get a...2025
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• WWE SmackDown Preview, Start Time, How To Watch (5/16): Money In The Bank Qualifying Matches
Viewership information and lineup for the May 16, 2025 episode of WWE SmackDown. WWE SmackDown (May 16, 2025) Venue: First Horizon Coliseum City: Greensboro, NC Time: 8pm ET How To Watch: USA Network (US), Netflix (International) Lineup Money In The Bank qualifying matches Fightful will have live coverage of WWE SmackDown beginning at 8 p.m. ET on Friday followed by a post-show podcast on our Yo...2025
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• 5 WWE Stars To Join New Cody Rhodes Faction

The shocking conclusion to WWE SmackDown (May 31) saw AJ Styles fool the world into believing he was set to hang up his boots for good. Instead, he successfully lured […]...2024
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• 4 WWE Bloodline Punishments For Paul Heyman Lying About Roman Reigns

On WWE SmackDown (May 3) there was a shocking revelation in The Bloodline saga, when Paul Heyman let slip that he had lied about being in contact with Roman Reigns […]...2024
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• Shocking Roman Reigns Match Announced For WWE Night Of Champions 2023
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