WWE SmackDown live results: Backlash go-home show

WWE SmackDown May 8, 2026 graphic Cody Rhodes, Gunther

On last week’s SmackDown, GUNTHER invaded and attacked Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes by putting him in a sleeper following a match before taking the Undisputed WWE Title and raising it, signalling he wanted a shot at Rhodes’ title.

Tonight, GUNTHER is set to appear to address his actions last week, though Rhodes will surely be around to offer up a rebuttal of his own.

With Jacob Fatu getting ready to face Roman Reigns tomorrow night for the World Heavyweight Championship at Backlash, what will he have to say tonight after he put Reigns through a table with a Tongan Death Grip during a contract signing on Raw?

Fatal Influence get their first big test as a unit when they take on Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss in six-woman tag team action tonight. Jacy Jayne and company have made life miserable for their opponents in recent weeks and look to continue their torrid pace since making their SmackDown debuts.

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Marc Quill
Marc Quill

WWE SmackDown recapper. Former NXT PLE/WWE Saturday Night's Main Event/fill-in recapper.