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WWE SmackDown Results, Highlights and Key Moments for May 8, 2026

WWE SmackDown on May 8, 2026 featured Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women's United States Championship against Kiana James and a 6-Woman Tag Team Match with WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley and Charlexa facing Fatal Influence. The show also included a singles match between WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest and MFT's Talla Tonga, with Jacob Fatu opening the show and GUNTHER making an appearance.

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WWE's Jacob Fatu Explains Why He Won't Change The Name Of The Tongan Death Grip

Jacob Fatu has explained why he will not change the name of his finishing move, the Tongan Death Grip, after bringing it back to WWE. The WWE wrestler provided reasoning for keeping the original name of his signature maneuver.

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WWE's Sami Zayn Explains Whether Or Not He's Fully Turned Heel

WWE SmackDown star Sami Zayn has addressed whether he has fully turned heel following his attack on the gingerbread man during last week's show. Zayn provided an explanation regarding his current character alignment after the incident.

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WWE SmackDown Spoiler Lineup for May 8, 2026: Full Match Card and Backstage Notes Revealed

WWE SmackDown's May 8, 2026 episode will feature Tiffany Stratton vs. Kiana James for the Women's United States Championship and Damian Priest vs. Talla Tonga. The show will also include segments with Jacob Fatu, Cody Rhodes, and Sami Zayn, plus a six-woman tag match featuring Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence.

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Tatum Paxley Opens Up On Character Shift In WWE NXT: ‘This Is Not What I’m Going To Connect With People With’

WWE NXT Women's North American Champion Tatum Paxley has discussed her character evolution since debuting as a powerlifter in 2022. Paxley indicated that her original powerlifter character was not something she felt would connect with people, leading to her subsequent character shift.

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Bully Ray Pitches Paul Heyman's Surprise Involvement In WWE Backlash Match

Bully Ray pitched on "Busted Open Radio" that Paul Heyman should get involved in a WWE Backlash match. Ray suggested Heyman's surprise involvement during the event.

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Chelsea Green Reveals Status for May 8 WWE SmackDown After Heart Procedure

Chelsea Green confirmed she will not appear on the May 8 WWE SmackDown as she continues recovering from her recent heart procedure for SVT (supraventricular tachycardia). Green announced on Twitter that doctors have her on bed rest, and she revealed that the surgery took three hours with doctors requiring her to stay awake during the final hour. Despite being sidelined, Green stated she has already started pitching creative ideas to WWE during her recovery.

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Backstage Speculation On Danhausen's WWE Backlash Mystery Partner

Figures within WWE are reportedly speculating that Danhausen's Backlash mystery partner will be a celebrity recently seen in the company. The identity of Danhausen's partner remains unknown ahead of the event.

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WWE Media Rights Contracts From 2019 To 2024 Made Public Via Shareholder Lawsuit

WWE's media rights contracts with NBC Universal and Fox covering the period from 2019 to 2024 have been made public through a shareholder lawsuit. The contracts were previously not publicly available until being disclosed as part of the legal proceedings.

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Trick Williams On Why He Believes WWE Fans Chose Him Over Sami Zayn: ‘If You Sleep On Your Opponent, You Can Get Woken Up’

WWE United States Champion Trick Williams has explained why he believes WWE fans chose him over Sami Zayn in their ongoing rivalry. Williams stated, "If You Sleep On Your Opponent, You Can Get Woken Up," suggesting that underestimating an opponent can lead to consequences.

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Jacob Fatu Admits Drug Problems Nearly Ruined His Wrestling Career

Jacob Fatu revealed that drug problems and personal struggles nearly destroyed his wrestling career, causing him to miss wrestling bookings including a show for Booker T. Speaking with Peter Rosenberg, Fatu admitted he had "one foot in the streets and another foot in wrestling" and that his addiction worsened during the pandemic, but he believes the timing of his WWE career worked out perfectly because joining earlier would have likely resulted in his release.

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Additional Details On Reported WWE Pay Cuts

Dave Meltzer has provided an update regarding WWE offering pay cuts to its talent following WrestleMania 42. The report contains additional details about the previously reported pay cuts affecting WWE performers.

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