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Rhodes Appears, WWE Title Match Set for SmackDown!
8 May
Summary
- Cody Rhodes will appear, likely addressing Gunther's attack.
- Tiffany Stratton defends Women's US title against Kiana James.
- Fatal Influence faces Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley.
This week's WWE SmackDown, airing from Jacksonville, Florida, promises significant action and appearances. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is scheduled to make an appearance, expected to confront Gunther following last week's surprise attack. The broadcast will also host a notable women's division match.
Tiffany Stratton, the new WWE Women's United States Champion, has chosen to defend her title against Kiana James, bypassing former champion Giulia. Furthermore, a high-stakes six-woman tag team bout will pit Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reed, & Fallon Henley) against top stars Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Rhea Ripley.
The show is also building anticipation for a unique segment: the "funeral" of the Gingerbread Man, linked to the ongoing feud between Trick Williams and Sami Zayn ahead of WWE Backlash 2026. WWE SmackDown will be broadcast on the USA Network domestically and on Netflix internationally.
