By Jason Powell, ProWrestling.net Editor (@prowrestlingnet)
The following matches and events are advertised for tonight’s WWE Smackdown.
-Gunther must decide whether to join Smackdown to challenge Cody Rhodes for the WWE Championship
-U.S. Champion Trick Williams returns to the University of South Carolina for a celebration
-Jade Cargill speaks
-Damian Priest vs. Tama Tonga
-Charlotte and Alexa Bliss vs. Michin and B-Fab
-Ricky Saints vs. Carmelo Hayes
Powell’s POV: WWE originally advertised WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and R-Truth vs. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga in a non-title match. Nick Aldis posted on social media (see below) that R-Truth was not medically cleared, so it was changed ot Smackdown will be live from Columbia, South Carolina, at Colonial Life Arena. Join me for our weekly live review as Smackdown airs Fridays on USA Network (and Netflix internationally) at 7CT/8ET. My same-night audio review will be available exclusively for Dot Net Members (including our Patreon patrons).
Ladies and Gentlemen, R-Truth is not medically cleared to compete tonight, therefore Damian Priest will now go 1-on-1 with Tama Tonga. See you tonight on #SmackDown @ArcherOfInfamy @TamaTonga01
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) May 15, 2026

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