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Former WWE star Luke Menzies (formerly known as Ridge Holland) has reflected on his call-up from NXT to Friday Night SmackDown. Menzies stated that "there was nothing behind" his main roster promotion from WWE's developmental brand.
Former wrestler Eddie Mansfield revealed that Marty Jannetty had his foot amputated after years of complications tied to sepsis and ankle problems. Mansfield, speaking on Monte and the Pharaoh, criticized WWE for not helping Jannetty during his medical crisis, arguing that the company should have provided better medical care for someone who helped make them millions of dollars. Jannetty had previously disclosed that doctors recommended amputation after sepsis spread to his ankle.
GUNTHER defeated Royce Keys in the main event of WWE SmackDown. As a result of this victory, GUNTHER will face Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship at Clash in Italy.
GUNTHER defeated Royce Keys in a #1 contender's match on the May 15 episode of WWE SmackDown to earn a title match against Cody Rhodes at Clash in Italy. The match was booked by General Manager Nick Aldis after GUNTHER delayed signing a contract for the title shot, with Solo Sikoa interfering by sliding a chair into the ring before Keys ultimately hit Solo with the chair instead, allowing GUNTHER to capitalize for the victory.
Jade Cargill has challenged Rhea Ripley to a WWE Women's Title rematch at Clash in Italy. Cargill lost the women's title at WrestleMania 42.
GUNTHER will challenge Cody Rhodes for the Undisputed WWE Championship at Clash In Italy 2026 on May 31 in Turin. The championship match has been officially confirmed for the event.
A six-woman tag team match has been officially added to WWE Saturday Night's Main Event. The match was announced during Friday's episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE has added a grudge match between Tanga Loa and Shinsuke Nakamura to the May 22 SmackDown episode at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The two wrestlers have been at odds recently, with their grudge stemming from a story that predates their time in WWE.
WWE announced a six-woman tag team match for Saturday Night's Main Event on May 23, featuring Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, and Alexa Bliss against Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. The match was added following a chaotic women's tag match on the May 15 episode of SmackDown that ended in disqualification when Jade Cargill interfered and attacked Alexa Bliss at ringside.
Former WWE talent Sidney Akeem revealed during a recent podcast interview that he is currently working on a deal with All Elite Wrestling and Ring of Honor. Akeem, who previously performed in WWE as Reginald Thomas and has already wrestled several matches for Ring of Honor under both the Sidney Akeem and Soleil names, stated he is "in the midst of getting a deal done with AEW…Ring of Honor."
Blake Monroe defeated Jordynne Grace in a dark match before the May 15 episode of SmackDown went live on television. Monroe is expected to start traveling with the SmackDown roster next week, and WWE has already begun airing teaser vignettes for her arrival. Monroe recently teased that her debut could happen during WWE's upcoming trip to Spain.
Cody Rhodes announced his WWE European tour schedule for summer 2026 via social media on May 15, revealing stops across England, Spain, France, Portugal, and Italy from May 28 through June 23. The tour includes multiple WWE live events along with televised SmackDown episodes in Barcelona and Bologna, plus Clash in Italy in Turin.