WWE SmackDown Tonight 8-May-2026: Full match card, confirmed segments, start timings & how to watch
WWE SmackDown will air its May 8 edition of the show from the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The show will feature a major title match and a six-person tag team bout in the women’s division. At the same time, Cody Rhodes will make an appearance alongside other top stars. So, here is a deep look at the full match card, start timings, segments, and how to watch the show.
What is the full match card announced for WWE SmackDown this week?
Cody Rhodes appears The Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has been announced for an appearance on this week’s show. He is likely to address the surprise attack by Gunther on him last week on SmackDown.
The funeral of Gingerbread ManDuring the broadcast of SmackDown last week, it was announced that this week’s show will feature the funeral of Gingerbread Man. This builds further anticipation in the feud between Trick Williams and Sami Zayn ahead of WWE Backlash 2026.
WWE Women’s United States Championship matchThe new WWE Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton chose to grant a title shot, not to the former champion, Giulia, but to her associate, Kiana James. The match is set to take place this week ok SmackDown.
Six-woman tag team match This week on SmackDown, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reed, & Fallon Henley) will square off against top stars Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Rhea Ripley in a six-woman tag team match.
How to watch WWE SmackDown (May 8)?WWE SmackDown will air on USA Network in domestic markets and on Netflix in international markets.
Also read: WWE releases 2026: List of all superstars, statements post-firing by TKO and more
What is the full match card announced for WWE SmackDown this week?
- Cody Rhodes will make an appearance
- Top stars like Gunther, Paige, & Brie Bella are advertised for the show
- Gingerbread Man’s Funeral segment
- Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James- Singles match for the WWE Women’s United States Championship
- Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Rhea Ripley vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reed, & Fallon Henley)
Cody Rhodes appears The Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes has been announced for an appearance on this week’s show. He is likely to address the surprise attack by Gunther on him last week on SmackDown.
The funeral of Gingerbread ManDuring the broadcast of SmackDown last week, it was announced that this week’s show will feature the funeral of Gingerbread Man. This builds further anticipation in the feud between Trick Williams and Sami Zayn ahead of WWE Backlash 2026.
WWE Women’s United States Championship matchThe new WWE Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton chose to grant a title shot, not to the former champion, Giulia, but to her associate, Kiana James. The match is set to take place this week ok SmackDown.
Six-woman tag team match This week on SmackDown, Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Lainey Reed, & Fallon Henley) will square off against top stars Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, and Rhea Ripley in a six-woman tag team match.
How to watch WWE SmackDown (May 8)?WWE SmackDown will air on USA Network in domestic markets and on Netflix in international markets.
Also read: WWE releases 2026: List of all superstars, statements post-firing by TKO and more
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