WWE SmackDown Preview for May 8, 2026: Confirmed Matches, Start Time and How to Watch

TLDR

The May 8, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown serves as the go-home show before the Backlash Premium Live Event, featuring GUNTHER's appearance following his attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes last week. The show will include Tiffany Stratton defending the Women's United States Championship against Kiana James, and a six-woman tag team match with Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss facing Fatal Influence. Additionally, a funeral service will be held for the Gingerbread Man after Sami Zayn destroyed the character on last week's SmackDown.