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WWE SmackDown 5/8/2026: 3 Things We Hated & 3 Things We Loved

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Wrestling Inc. Staff) — Sat, 09 May 2026 05:16:39 +0000

On a show built around a gingerbread man's funeral, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 5/8/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"

WWE NXT Viewership & Ratings Report, 5/5/2026

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Sat, 09 May 2026 02:48:25 +0000

"WWE NXT" bounced back in viewership and its rating, after a down week, despite many debuts and surprises, with its May 5 episode.

UFC Star Calls Conspiracy On Khamzat Chimaev Making Weight, Claims 328 Fight Is Rigged

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer) — Sat, 09 May 2026 02:39:44 +0000

Khamzat Chimaev's weigh-in for UFC 328 has come into question by many people, including a fellow UFC fighter.

Khamzat Chimaev Calls Himself A Terrorist, Kicks Sean Strickland At UFC Presser

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer) — Sat, 09 May 2026 02:03:30 +0000

Tensions ran high at the UFC 328 Press Conference, particularly with Khamzat Chimaev who called himself a terrorist.

GUNTHER Joins WWE SmackDown, Appears Set For Title Match With Cody Rhodes At Italy PLE

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:38:49 +0000

GUNTHER is the newest member of "WWE SmackDown," and also now seems set to challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at WWE Clash in Italy.

President Donald Trump Hosts UFC Fighters To Oval Office Ahead Of Freedom 250

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Sam Palmer) — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:28:43 +0000

Ahead of UFC Freedom 250 at The White House, President Donald Trump invited the four title fighters to The Oval Office.

Tiffany Stratton Wins First WWE Women's US Title Defense On SmackDown

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Samantha Schipman) — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:17:22 +0000

Tiffany Stratton defeated Giulia on the April 24 episode of SmackDown

Kevin Nash Says This WWE Star Is One Of The Only Things That 'Amuses' Him Anymore

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Sat, 09 May 2026 01:00:00 +0000

Kevin Nash said there is one aspect of WWE, one specific star, who is one of the only things that "amuses him" in the professional wrestling business the days.

UFC Legend Warns Sean Strickland May Be Serious About Shooting Khamzat Chimaev

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Max Everett) — Sat, 09 May 2026 00:19:55 +0000

A UFC legend warned that Sean Strickland might not have been joking when he said he'd shoot Khamzat Chimaev.

Bully Ray: Roman Reigns Should've Lost Title To This WWE Star After WrestleMania 42

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:44:06 +0000

Bully Ray said he believes Roman Reigns should have dropped the title to one super-hot star on the "WWE Raw" after WrestleMania 42.

Khamzat Chimaev On Shooting Threats Before UFC 328: 'I Would Be Happy To Die'

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Max Everett) — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:37:08 +0000

Khamzat Chimaev called Sean Strickland's bluff with the shooting threats ahead of UFC 328 this weekend.

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

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Fri, 08 May 2026 23:04:23 +0000

Jacob Fatu explained why he won't ever change the name of the Tongan Death Grip after bringing it back to WWE.

WWE SmackDown Results 5/8 - Women's US Championship On The Line, GUNTHER Appears

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Olivia Quinlan) — Fri, 08 May 2026 22:58:55 +0000

This is Wrestling Inc.'s results for "WWE SmackDown" on May 8, 2026, with a Women's United States Championship match between Tiffany Stratton & Kiana James!

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

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:49:26 +0000

"WWE SmackDown" star Sami Zayn explained whether or not he's fully turned heel following his beat-down of the gingerbread man on last week's show.

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

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Fri, 08 May 2026 21:03:35 +0000

Bully Ray pitched on "Busted Open Radio" that Paul Heyman should get involved in a WWE Backlash match.

Backstage Speculation On Danhausen's WWE Backlash Mystery Partner

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Ella Jay) — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:23:49 +0000

Figures within WWE are reportedly speculating Danhausen's Backlash mystery partner to be a celebrity recently seen in the company.

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

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Daisy Ruth) — Fri, 08 May 2026 20:14:51 +0000

WWE's previous media rights contracts with NBC Universal and Fox, dated 2019 to 2024, were made public via the shareholder lawsuit.

Additional Details On Reported WWE Pay Cuts

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Julien D'Alessandro) — Fri, 08 May 2026 19:05:26 +0000

Dave Meltzer shares a new update on WWE offering pay cuts to its talent following WrestleMania 42.

Backstage Update On Roman Reigns' WWE Schedule In July

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Julien D'Alessandro) — Fri, 08 May 2026 18:04:45 +0000

Dave Meltzer provides new information on Roman Reigns' upcoming WWE appearances and reported absence next month.

Chael Sonnen: UFC Star Didn't Respect Career Enough To 'Stick A Needle In His A**'

staff@wrestlinginc.com (Max Everett) — Fri, 08 May 2026 17:58:08 +0000

Chael Sonnen gave some back-handed respect to a UFC star for fighting clean throughout his career, feeling it said something about their desire to win.