Tonight’s WWE SmackDown, airing May 8, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. The WWE Backlash go-home show sees WWE Women’s United States Champion Tiffany Stratton defend her title against Kiana James. Plus, WWE Women’s Champion “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley and Charlexa (“The Queen” Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss) will face Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid) in a 6-Woman Tag Team Match.
The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on the USA Network and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!
Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE SmackDown on May 8, 2026
- WWE Women’s United States Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Kiana James
- 6-Woman Tag Team Match: WWE Women’s Champion “The Eradicator” Rhea Ripley and Charlexa (“The Queen” Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss) vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid)
- Singles Match: WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest vs. MFT’s Talla Tonga
- Funeral For The Gingerbread Man
- “The Ring General” GUNTHER will appear
- “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu will kick off SmackDown
WWE SmackDown Results (5/8/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
Update incoming…