WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades On May 8, 2026

BusinessSportsMoneyWWE SmackDown Results, Winners And Grades On May 8, 2026ByAlfred Konuwa,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about men in tights & the billions they make for men in suits.Follow AuthorMay 08, 2026, 11:01pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Gunther and Cody Rhodes will face off at WWE Clash in Italy. WWEWWE SmackDown (May 8, 2026) Key Points Paul Heyman claimed to cash in his favor for Gunther by brokering a deal for a WWE Title match against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy. WWE laid the Gingerbread man to rest with a wake, several hilarious AI video packages and a funeral. Jade Cargill returned with B-Fab and Michin. They attacked Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. WWE SmackDown Results (May 8, 2026) Tiffany Stratton def. Kiana James Talla Tonga def. Damian Priest Ricky Saints def. Matt Cardona Fatal Influence def. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss Royce Keys def. Tama Tonga WWE SmackDown Ratings And ViewershipMay 1, 2026 | 1.153 million April 24, 2026 | 1.267 millionApril 17, 2026 | 1.580 million April 10, 2026 | 1.4 million April 3, 2026 | 1.51 million WWE SmackDown Ticket Sales On May 8, 2026 WWE SmackDown Venue: VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena (Jacksonville, Fla.) WWE SmackDown Ticket Sales: 7,340 WWE SmackDown Available Tickets: 464 WWE SmackDown Results, Winners And HighlightsJacob Fatu Confronts The UsosWWE SmackDown opened with a Ted Turner tribute similar to Dynamite this past Wednesday except with twice the viewership. Jacob Fatu said he’s taking the WWE World Heavyweight Championship. He called out the entire bloodline for always being worried in protecting Roman’s interests ever since he was “born with opportunity.” Fatu, on the other hand, was born with doubt.Fatu was interrupted by the menacing Usos who were still cheered. The Usos threatened Fatu, saying Roman was going t...