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WWE has added more live events to its summer schedule. More details have been revealed about the reasoning behind WWE's decision to increase their live event programming during the summer months.
R-Truth is not medically cleared for tonight's SmackDown, forcing WWE to make a late change to the planned card. The originally scheduled tag match has been changed to a singles match between Damian Priest and Tama Tonga.
Former WWE star Reggie revealed that Vince McMahon wanted to add him to the Sasha Banks vs. Bianca Belair main event match at WrestleMania 37. Reggie stated that WWE ultimately decided against including him in the match, saying "lo & behold they came to their senses."
WWE made a last-minute change to the May 15 SmackDown card after R-Truth was not medically cleared to compete, according to an announcement by Nick Aldis on Twitter. The originally scheduled tag team match featuring Damian Priest and R-Truth vs. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga has been changed to a singles match between Damian Priest and Tama Tonga.
WWE has added two more matches to the May 15 episode of SmackDown, featuring Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss teaming up against Michin and B-Fab, plus a non-title tag team match with WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth facing Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga. The episode also includes Gunther making a decision regarding SmackDown and Cody Rhodes, Jade Cargill speaking, and Trick Williams returning to South Carolina for a celebration.
WWE accidentally used JC Mateo's graphic instead of Talla Tonga's while promoting a tag team match featuring Damian Priest and R-Truth vs. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga for the May 15, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The error was particularly notable since Mateo was released from WWE two weeks ago and is no longer with the company.
PWInsider reports that Blake Monroe is expected to begin traveling with the SmackDown roster as soon as next week, which would align with the May 22 episode of SmackDown. Monroe previously teased in an interview with Marca that she might debut during WWE's upcoming trip to Spain on May 29, stating "Maybe Barcelona is the right place" and "Maybe you'll witness the historic moment of 'The Glamour's' SmackDown debut." WWE has already started airing teaser vignettes for Monroe ahead of her anticipated television debut.
Joe Hendry revealed that WWE nearly signed him in 2016 for the original United Kingdom Tournament, but he's glad it didn't happen because he didn't feel ready at the time. Speaking at Insight with Chris Van Vliet Live in Tampa, Hendry explained that he had only debuted 2-3 years prior and was still developing as a performer compared to established names like Pete Dunne and Trent Seven. Hendry believes everything worked out as it should, as he went on to become TNA World Champion before eventually joining WWE full-time on RAW and winning the NXT Championship.
Joe Hendry named CM Punk as the WWE opponent he wants to face most while appearing at Insight with Chris Van Vliet Live in Tampa. Hendry stated he has trained with Punk at Ace Steel's wrestling school but has never actually wrestled him, and also expressed interest in pursuing the Intercontinental Championship. Punk has been absent from WWE television since the April 20 episode of RAW following his WrestleMania 42 loss to Roman Reigns.
John Cena responded to the mixed reaction regarding his new tournament and explained the purpose of featuring WWE NXT stars at WWE Backlash. Cena stated "There's still a lot to be done" when addressing the announcement's reception.
Timothy Thatcher will compete in an open contract match at Beyond Wrestling's WWE ID Showcase event in Worcester, Massachusetts, where any non-ID prospect who defeats him will immediately earn a WWE ID contract. WWE ID announced that Thatcher will also have another open contract opportunity this Sunday at Beyond Wrestling's Masterclass Final Exam event, with one of the camp participants getting that opportunity.
Blake Monroe is pushing for a spot in the upcoming John Cena Classic tournament, stating "It looks like it's going to be a huge tournament, and obviously you need to headline it with a big name like the glamorous Blake Monroe." Monroe mentioned wanting to face several wrestlers including Tatum Paxley due to their unfinished business from NXT, as well as Kendall Grey and new European additions if WWE brings together talent from different brands and regions.