WWE SmackDown results, review, grades for May 15
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It’s the first Friday show since WWE Backlash 2026, starting the push toward Clash in Italy at the end of the month. WWE will hopefully end its stretch of false advertisements since WrestleMania, as Drew McIntyre and Randy Orton have both been advertised in back-to-back weeks without making any appearances.
Gunther is one decision away from challenging undisputed WWE champion Cody Rhodes. "The Ring General" must cross enemy lines for good if he wants to be SmackDown's world champion.
The superstars of WWE roll through the University of South Carolina on Friday night for the next edition of SmackDown.
This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown will be held at the Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina. The build to Clash in Italy begins, with Cody Rhodes set to address Gunther‘s challenge for the Premium Live Event in Turin.
Corey Graves remains optimistic that his real-life wife/former WWE star Carmella isn't done with pro wrestling yet.
WWE SmackDown post-Backlash 2026 set the stage for Clash in Italy with a No. 1 contender's match. Trick Williams defeated The Miz, while Gunther earned a shot at the Undisputed WWE title by beating Royce Keys in the main event.
WWE SmackDown takes place tonight from Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC, and according to the latest report from WrestleTix, tickets are currently tracking below the yearly average for live events.
A WWE star is reportedly set to be a major fixture on SmackDown. The April 24 episode of WWE SmackDown saw Brie Bella and Paige take on Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. However, the match was cut short due to a run-in by Fatal Influence,
WWE is coming up with another show that will give a sneak peek into the backstage magic of SmackDown. However, there is a twist. This time, the focus is not on the superstars. Instead, the spotlight
Gunther was shown about to sign his contract for a WWE title shot backstage when Cody Rhodes made his way to the ring. Gunther said this was supposed to be his time, and he didn't do business like this before he handed it back to Aldis.
On a night that saw a new No. 1 contender crowned, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 5/15/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"