WWE SmackDown Results, Highlights and Key Moments for May 15, 2026

TLDR

WWE SmackDown aired live from Columbia, South Carolina on May 15, 2026, dealing with fallout from the Backlash Premium Live Event. GUNTHER was scheduled to make a decision about officially joining the SmackDown roster, which would make his Undisputed WWE Championship match against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy official. The show also featured Jade Cargill addressing her return and attack on Rhea Ripley, plus a homecoming celebration for United States Champion Trick Williams at the University of South Carolina.