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.

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.

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,

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WWE Raw on May 15, 2026, took place at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., and featured a No. 1 contender match between Gunther and Royce Keys. The first Friday show following Backlash saw some fallout from the PLE in what was largely a very forgettable episode.

The superstars of WWE roll through the University of South Carolina on Friday night for the next edition of SmackDown.

Gunther and Cody Rhodes clashed over contract terms for a Clash in Italy title match, leading to drama with Royce Keys on "Friday Night SmackDown."

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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!"