WWE SmackDown Results – May 1, 2026

WWE SmackDown Results – May 1, 2026 – Welcome to WrestlingAttitude’s live coverage results of WWE SmackDown on May 1, from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Cody Rhodes Opens the Show

We start off with a look back at Jacob Fatu and Roman Reigns from Raw, highlighting the chaos and fallout from their confrontation.

Cody Rhodes then makes his way to the ring.

Cody asks the crowd what they want to talk about.

He says it’s always nice when he can give new information — and tonight, he has some. Earlier this evening, he met with the medical staff and Nick Aldis to determine whether he is medically cleared for action. Cody announces that he is cleared.

That leads to the next question: what’s next for Cody Rhodes on SmackDown?

Before he can continue, Ricky Saints interrupts.

Ricky Saints tells the crowd they boo what they don’t understand, then formally introduces himself. He calls himself the hottest, newest, flyest free agent in the business. If you don’t know about him, you better ask about him. He says he’s everything your baby mama wishes you were. He and Cody are no strangers, so it shouldn’t surprise anyone that he’s out here. There’s a change in the air — a revolution — and the man leading it is him. It has always been him. He is the man.

Cody says he’s glad to have Ricky here, and Ricky knows exactly how Cody feels about him. But this is a bold move. Cody asks: what’s the difference between now and the last time Ricky stepped up to him?

Ricky says Cody is the difference. He’s standing in front of a man with staples in his head and a busted eye. Those title reigns have aged Cody thirty years. He might be wrong about the number, but he’s a former NXT and North American Champion. He stood in the background and congratulated Cody for milestone after milestone, even when it hurt his own career. Now he’s here to relieve Cody of his duties.

Cody says okay — that’s an easy thread to pull. He told the people of Tulsa he was cleared for action, and Ricky looks ready for action. Cody suggests they do it tonight.

They shake hands. Ricky starts to leave the ring, then stops. He turns back and says he didn’t come out here to make a statement — he came out to change who this show is about.

Cody reminds him he’s easy to find… and hard to beat.

Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss & Rhea Ripley — Backstage With Cathy Kelley

We get a recap of last week’s chaos involving Fatal Influence before heading backstage, where Cathy Kelley is with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Cathy asks Charlotte about her match tonight and the numbers advantage she’s facing.

Rhea Ripley walks in and says she can answer that. Rhea reminds them she tried to take on Fatal Influence alone and got ambushed. She says she’ll put her issues aside.

Alexa appreciates the gesture, but Charlotte immediately shuts it down, saying they may have teamed before — but not again.

Rhea points out the obvious numbers situation.

Alexa again appreciates it, but Charlotte says she understands their alliance… and three’s a crowd.

Results for WWE SmackDown on May 1, 2026, continue after a commercial break.

Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne

Before the bell, Jacy takes the microphone. She says she has something to say — and she expected the reaction she’s getting. Last week was just a taste of what Fatal Influence is bringing to SmackDown. Someone couldn’t get enough of it, and she loves that. She thrives on it.

If there’s one thing they enjoy, it’s embarrassing a legend. Jacy says they’re going to take out everyone’s “precious little legends” one at a time. And who better to start with than Charlotte Flair?

They lock up and move into the corner, where Flair gives a clean break. Jacy fires a knee, but Flair sends her right back into the corner and unloads with chops. Flair grabs a side headlock and drops Jacy with a shoulder tackle, then shoves her down again.

Jacy whips Flair into the corner. Flair tries to float over, but Jacy doesn’t charge, stopping short and hitting Flair from behind. She kicks Flair repeatedly in the corner, then chokes her against the turnbuckles. Jacy snaps Flair over with a headscissors takedown and charges, but Flair catches her with a backbreaker and drives her face‑first into the turnbuckles.

Flair locks in the figure‑four headscissors and rolls Jacy around the ring. She follows with a kick in the corner and reaches for the Figure Four, but Jacy bails to the floor — only to realize she slid out on the same side of the ring as Alexa Bliss.

Flair holds the ropes open, daring Jacy to return to the ring. Flair grabs a waist lock, but Jacy elbows free. Flair fires a kick, but Lainey Reid hops onto the apron and distracts her, allowing Jacy to land a thrust kick and send Flair throat‑first into the ropes. Jacy unloads with punches and hits a cannonball in the corner for a near fall.

Jacy targets the neck, but Flair fights back with punches. Jacy answers with a knee and a reverse chinlock. Flair floats over on an Irish whip, but Jacy catches her with a back elbow for another near fall. Jacy chokes Flair in the ropes, kicks her in the back, and goes back to the rear chinlock. Jacy climbs onto Flair’s back, but Flair runs her into the turnbuckles to break free. Jacy lands a punch, then goes for a hip attack, but Flair catches her and hits a belly‑to‑back suplex.

Flair fires up with forearms and chops, then hits her walk‑over clothesline. Jacy whips Flair, but Flair hits the Flair Flip, lands on the apron, and boots Jacy. Flair climbs and hits a crossbody, but Jacy rolls through for a near fall. Flair answers with a running boot and sets for the moonsault — and connects — for another near fall.

Jacy clips Flair’s knee and hits a running knee for a near fall of her own. Flair fires a thrust kick and locks in the Figure Four, bridging into the Figure Eight — but Fallon Henley pulls Flair down behind the referee’s back. Alexa Bliss punches Fallon, but Reid nails Alexa with a knee. Flair boots Reid off the apron, but Jacy blasts Flair with the rolling elbow and covers her for the three count.

Winner: Jacy Jayne

Jacy immediately orders Fallon and Lainey to attack Flair. Alexa tries to make the save, but Fallon kicks her to the floor and sends her into the ring steps.

Rhea Ripley’s music hits — and everything stops.

Rhea storms down and thrust‑kicks Fallon on the floor. She kicks Reid next and grabs Jacy for the Riptide, but Jacy slips free and shoves Rhea toward Flair. Rhea stops short, staring down both women as tensions spike.

Paige & Brie Bella — Backstage With Byron Saxton

Byron asks Paige and Brie about last week’s attack and what they just saw tonight. Brie says Fatal Influence are impressive and making a name for themselves, but their actions will catch up to them. Paige adds that karma is real and they’ll deal with them eventually, but right now their focus is on tonight’s tag title defense.

Byron asks how they plan to retain. Brie says their experience gives them the advantage.

R‑Truth, Axiom & Nathan Frazer With Damian Priest

R‑Truth is talking with Axiom and Nathan Frazer when Damian Priest walks up. Truth tells Priest he’s talking to “Los Americanos.” Priest says they deserve a title match and he looks forward to defending the belts tonight. Axiom clarifies they weren’t asking for a match, and Frazer says they’ll talk to Nick.

Truth says he was talking to them about taxes. Priest gets even more confused when Truth tells him he shouldn’t be handing out title matches to everyone.

Results for the May 1, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown continue after a commercial break.

The Miz & Kit Wilson Plot Against Danhausen

Kit Wilson and The Miz talk about their plan to capture Danhausen, blind him, and finally put an end to his chaos. Before they can get far, Danhausen spots the briefcase full of “the monies,” quietly opens it, pulls out $40,000, and walks away without either of them noticing.

Kit insists the plan should have worked. Miz opens the briefcase to check — and it sprays both Miz and Kit in the face.

R‑Truth & Damian Priest vs. Axiom & Nathan Frazer — Tag Team Championship Match

Axiom and R‑Truth start things off. They lock up, and Truth backs Axiom into the corner before giving a clean break and slipping into a side headlock. Truth drops him with a shoulder tackle and breaks into some dancing. Truth misses a clothesline, and Axiom answers with an armdrag. Frazer tags in, and Priest immediately tags in on the other side.

Priest sends Axiom into the corner, but Frazer slips free and grabs a side headlock. Frazer hits an enzuigiri and tags Axiom back in. Priest fires a forearm, but Axiom leaps over him. Priest boxes Axiom’s ears and follows with another forearm. Axiom counters the Razor’s Edge into a rana. Axiom and Frazer hit a double dropkick that sends Truth to the floor. Priest and Truth move out of the way, and Axiom and Frazer hold up instead of diving.

Priest returns to the ring, kicks Axiom, and throws him into the corner. Priest lands a forearm, and Truth tags in. Truth hits a corkscrew flying forearm while Priest connects with a side Russian leg sweep, giving Truth a near fall. Axiom slips out of a suplex, and Frazer tags in. Axiom sends Frazer toward Truth for a DDT, and Frazer gets a near fall. Axiom tags back in and kicks Truth, following with a forearm before Truth fires back with punches. Axiom hits a dropkick for another near fall and clamps on a sleeper.

Frazer tags in, and they hit stereo kicks for a near fall. Axiom tags again, goes up top, and leaps over Truth — but Truth catches him with a kick and a cutter out of a suplex setup. Priest and Frazer tag in, and Priest unloads with punches and a double back body drop. Priest hits corner elbows on both men, a cyclone kick to Axiom, and a package flatliner to Frazer.

Priest hits the rebound clothesline on Axiom and goes for South of Heaven, but Frazer lands on his feet and kicks Priest. Truth tags in and hits the two flying shoulder tackles and the Blue Thunder Bomb. Truth follows with the Five Knuckle Shuffle. Axiom pulls Priest off the apron, and Frazer rolls up Truth while he’s distracted. Truth is sent to the floor, and Frazer hits a suicide dive on him while Axiom dives onto Priest. Frazer follows with a flip dive onto both champions, then a moonsault off the ring post. Axiom hits a missile dropkick while Frazer sweeps the legs, but Priest breaks up the cover.

Priest pulls Truth into the corner to make the tag. Priest sends Axiom to the floor, hits South of Heaven on Frazer, then delivers the Razor’s Edge to Axiom for the three count.

Winners: Damian Priest & R‑Truth (retain the Tag Team Championships)

Post‑Match

Talla Tonga storms in and attacks both champions. He sends Truth crashing into a chair wedged in the corner. Talla hits a double chokeslam on Axiom and Frazer, then finishes by chokeslamming Priest.

The show cuts to a commercial break. We will be back for more WWE SmackDown results for May 1, 2026.

Solo Sikoa, The Usos & The Bloodline Fracture

We return from commercial and the ring has been cleared of everyone except the Solo Squad.

Solo says that last week, Jacob Fatu made a big, big mistake. Even though Jacob took out his army, he took out his family. Talla’s family is his family. His brothers are his brothers. Talla’s blood is his blood. They’re not standing here because of Jacob — and when Jacob gets to this building, he’s a dead man walking.

The Usos’ music hits and Jimmy and Jey make their way to the ring.

Jimmy says they’re in their city. He says they get it — Solo has an issue with Jacob — but he needs to understand they’re not the only ones with issues. Roman has a big, big problem with Jacob too. The mistake wasn’t Jacob taking out Solo’s guys. The mistake was when Jacob put his hands on Roman.

Jey says not only did Jacob put his hands on Roman, he used the Tongan Death Grip — a move handed down through generations. He tells Talla that his dad used it. It’s a move of last resort. Whatever plans Solo has with Jacob need to wait until Roman is done with him.

Solo says there’s plenty of Jacob to go around.

Jey says they’re not asking — they’re telling him.

Solo laughs. He says he doesn’t have time for this and tells them they should go. He looks at Talla… then suddenly kicks Jey and chokeslams Jimmy.

Solo stands over them and says Roman isn’t his Tribal Chief — and they don’t give a damn. Whether Roman likes it or not, Jacob is a dead man.

Cody Rhodes & Sami Zayn — Backstage

Cody walks in the back and Sami stops him, asking if Cody called him condescending and sarcastic. Sami says it wasn’t a mistake to call him the Golden Boy. Is Cody angry that Sami got to wear a gold cape and gold crown? Sami says they have to stick together. They’re the last of a dying breed — the last real good guys. They’re friends. They’re the same.

Cody says there’s a lot of truth in what Sami said… but they are not the same. Cody walks away.

We will return after a break with more results from the May 1, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown.

Cody Rhodes vs. Ricky Saints — Non‑Title Match

Cody offers his hand and Ricky shakes it, but Ricky immediately snaps on a side headlock and drops Cody with a shoulder tackle. Ricky hits another shoulder tackle, then blocks a hip toss and answers with a series of armdrags. Cody fires a knee and goes for a delayed gourdbuster, but Ricky slips out and lands on his feet. Cody whips Ricky, who steps onto the apron, but Cody knocks him to the floor with a forearm. Ricky swings back through the ropes and kicks Cody, then clotheslines him over the top rope to the floor.

Cody returns to the ring and they lock up again. Cody grabs a side headlock and takes Ricky down, but Ricky catches him in a headscissors. Cody escapes, only for Ricky to hit a back elbow and elbows to the back of the neck. Ricky sends Cody into the turnbuckles and follows with kicks and punches. Cody fires back with a kick and the drop‑down uppercut, but Ricky levels him with a clothesline for a near fall.

Ricky drives an elbow into the corner, hits a snap mare, and drops a knee for another near fall. He clamps on a chinbar, then lands another elbow and sends Cody back to the mat. They trade chops, and Ricky hits a kick followed by a sliding kick for a near fall. Ricky goes back to the neck. Cody fires a running forearm, but Ricky answers with one of his own, then hits a neckbreaker and another knee drop for a near fall.

Ricky chokes Cody in the ropes, then drags Cody’s eye across the top rope. Ricky climbs for Old School, walks the rope, and poses after landing the forearm. Cody fires back with a powerslam, then hits Beautiful Disaster followed by the Cody Cutter. Cody sets Ricky up, but Ricky counters with a reverse swinging neckbreaker for a near fall.

Ricky rolls Cody into a sunset flip for another near fall. Cody answers with a rollup of his own, also for two. Ricky snaps off a tornado DDT and gets another close count. Ricky sets for Roshambo, but Cody counters straight into CrossRhodes and covers him for the three count.

Winner: Cody Rhodes

After the match, Gunther appears behind Cody and clamps on a sleeper. He releases it… then reapplies the hold. Gunther adjusts the title belt, lifts it, and stands over Cody.

Results for WWE SmackDown on May 1, 2026 continue after a commercial break.

Danhausen, The Miz & Kit Wilson — In‑Ring Segment

Danhausen drives to the ring in his vehicle and says he has something to share. He introduces himself and announces that he found “$400,” which he used to buy merchandise for the fans.

The Miz interrupts and heads to the ring. He says that ever since Danhausen arrived, bad things have happened to him — the vow renewal was ruined, his daughter’s bike was stolen, and he was blown up. Miz says he realizes now that he is cursed. So he’s ready to do something he never thought he would do: he will become Danhausen’s mentor.

They’re about to shake hands when Kit Wilson’s music hits. Kit asks Miz if he’s lost his mind — Miz was mentoring him. Now he’s enabling this “toxic little goblin.” Miz tells Kit that’s enough, but Kit insists Miz needs to wake up.

Miz says Danhausen has mastered the curse. He’s learned how to zone in on what it takes to be a superstar. Can Kit say the same? Kit wants to be Miz’s mentee, but he’s not even in the same league. Kit stops the handshake again and begs Miz to give them a chance. He says he’s written a poem. Kit wants Miz to shake his hand. Danhausen wants Miz to shake his hand.

Miz finally shakes Danhausen’s hand.

Miz says there’s only one thing left to do. Danhausen prepares to curse Kit — but Miz blindsides Danhausen from behind. Miz and Kit attack him together. Miz hits the Skull Crushing Finale, and Kit goes up top and lands an elbow drop.

Results for the May 1, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown continue following a commercial break.

– We return to Blake Monroe relaxing in her bathtub. She says nothing burns brighter than Blake Monroe.

Royce Keys vs. Angel Garza

Angel tosses his pants at Keys to distract him, but Keys recovers and forces Angel to the floor. Humberto distracts Keys, Angel charges, and misses. Keys hits a clothesline, then a splash in the corner, knocking Humberto off the apron. Keys catches Angel coming off the turnbuckles, places him back on top, and drills him with a twisting powerslam. Keys follows with a spinebuster and gets the three count.

Winner: Royce Keys

Backstage with Tiffany Stratton, Chelsea Green, Kiana James & Giulia

Cathy asks Tiffany Stratton what’s next. Tiffany says people should be coming to her with opportunities, and the title should be defended more often.

Chelsea Green walks in, saying she’s walking again. She complains that Nick ruined her birthday celebration and suggests she and Tiffany get martinis. Chelsea says they can talk about her becoming champion again.

Kiana James and Giulia arrive. Giulia says Tiffany won’t be champion long, and Kiana promises she’ll get Giulia a title match. Tiffany says she’s looking forward to defending the title next week — not against Giulia, but against Kiana.

The show heads to a commercial break. More WWE SmackDown results from May 1, 2026 are coming up next.

Backstage with Royce Keys & Jacob Fatu

We return with Royce on the phone, and he says he’ll call them back. Jacob Fatu walks up and congratulates him. Royce says he’s known Fatu for fourteen or fifteen years and he’s still the same guy — talking about the old car, driving to Vegas for shows, then heading back to the warehouse. Royce says Roman is back on top and taking everything. He tells Fatu to “Werewolf up” and make sure Roman doesn’t take food off his table. He hopes WWE hasn’t taken the smell of the streets out of him.

Talla Tonga attacks Royce from behind, and Fatu immediately goes after Talla. Talla overpowers him and choke slams Fatu through a table.

Sami Zayn — In‑Ring Promo

The Gingerbread Man suit is in the ring, and Sami Zayn makes his way out. Sami asks if everyone is having fun. He says he’s being honest — he loves coming to Tulsa. He had a beautiful morning and visited the Bob Dylan Center. Dylan was a legend of folk music until he picked up an electric guitar; the people turned on him and booed him. Sami says he can relate.

He says he doesn’t know what he did to get some of the reactions he’s been getting, but it doesn’t bother him. Sami says he knows his ride‑or‑die fan club is in the house tonight, and there are millions more watching at home who will have his back. He says he can deal with some bad reactions.

Sami says he can deal with bad reactions — but he cannot deal with disrespect. The fact that someone like Trick Williams thinks he can play games with him? Sami says Trick and the Gingerbread Man are “fun,” but that’s a shell of a man wearing a costume… and that’s exactly what Trick is. It’s easy to do what Trick does: get great music, a great entrance, dance moves, and a catchphrase. That’s easy. What Sami does is hard.

Sami looks at the Gingerbread Man suit and says it’s funny, but that’s not what he sees. He sees Trick not taking him seriously. He sees disrespect. Sami says when he looks at this costume, he wants to— he balls up his fist, stops himself, and says he’s losing his marbles because he’s about to hit a Gingerbread Man in Tulsa.

Sami shakes its hand… then kicks it low. He follows with an elbow drop and punches, then rips off its arm.

Trick Williams’ music hits and he charges to the ring. Trick punches Sami and hits an uppercut. He sets for the running knee, but Sami bails to the floor and escapes into the crowd.

Trick checks on the destroyed costume, realizes the extent of the damage, and throws up the X.

Backstage with Nia Jax & Lash Legend

Byron asks Nia and Lash about Brie and Paige’s comments. Nia points out that they didn’t get pinned. Lash says they prepared for the Bellas, not Paige, and tonight will be a different story. Nia says things will work out because it’s only two teams this time.

She adds that they will regain the titles, and Brie and Paige can go back to the couch with Nikki.

The show goes to a commercial break. Results from the May 1, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown will continue shortly.

Backstage with Trick Williams

Cathy stands outside the trainer’s room and says she’s waiting for comments from Trick. Trick steps out and says Sami crossed the line. Last week, Sami took out Yachty. Tonight, he took out the Gingerbread Man. Trick says Sami messed with his money — and nobody does that. He does not play around when it comes to his money.

Trick says the Gingerbread Man will be okay, and Sami has a match at Backlash. Trick says he always gets what he wants.

Brie Bella & Paige vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend — Women’s Tag Team Championship Match

Paige and Lash start things off and lock up. Lash takes Paige down, but Paige fires back with kicks until Nia distracts her, allowing Lash to land a clothesline. Lash follows with a splash for a near fall. Nia tags in and headbutts Paige. She goes for a slam, but Paige slips out and clips Nia’s leg. Paige hits a jawbreaker and tags Brie, who connects with a missile dropkick. Brie fires knees and a leg sweep, then hits the Brie Mode knee against the ropes. Brie kicks Lash off the apron, but Nia catches her. Brie slips to the apron and punches Nia, but Lash grabs her leg and Nia knocks Brie to the floor. Lash sends Brie into the apron before rolling her back inside.

Lash slams Brie’s arm into the mat, then traps Brie’s head between the top and middle rope and swings it back and forth twice. Lash hits a standing powerslam, but Paige occupies the referee, so Lash only gets a near fall. Lash covers again and gets another two count. Nia tags in and chokes Brie in the ropes while sitting on her back. Nia misses a corner splash and hits the turnbuckles, but she recovers and sends Brie into the corner. Lash tags in and drives shoulders into Brie. Nia tags back in and adds more shoulders in the corner. Lash tags in again, then immediately tags Nia back in. Nia slams Brie’s head into the mat.

Nia charges into the corner but misses and hits the ring post. Lash swings at Paige on the apron but misses. Lash grabs Brie to stop the tag, but Brie fights back with punches, hits a rana, and finally tags Paige. Paige fires forearms and a flying kick.

Lash sends Paige to the apron, but Paige answers with knees to Lash. Paige goes up top and hits a crossbody, but Lash catches her. Paige slips free and Brie tags in. Paige hits the Paige Turner, and Brie follows with an X‑Factor for a near fall. Nia sends Paige to the floor, then tags in and crushes Brie with a corner splash. Nia sets for the aNIAlator, but Paige kicks her leg out. Brie rolls Nia up and gets the three count.

Winners: Brie Bella & Paige

We’ll return after the break with more results from WWE SmackDown on May 1, 2026.

Next Week on SmackDown — Announcements

Next week, Gunther will appear on SmackDown. Tiffany Stratton will defend the United States Championship against Kiana James. Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss will face Fatal Influence. There will also be the funeral of the Gingerbread Man.

Backstage with Nick Aldis, Sami Zayn & Danhausen

Sami asks Nick if this is a joke. Nick says he knows Sami is angry, but asks for a modicum of respect because people are grieving. Sami tells him to make the match official. Nick agrees and makes the match for Backlash.

Danhausen walks up and asks Nick if he saw what happened. He demands a match with Miz. Nick says he can put Danhausen in a match with Miz and Kit — if Danhausen can find a tag partner.

Results for WWE SmackDown on May 1, 2026, continue after a commercial break.

Jimmy Uso & Jey Uso vs. Talla Tonga & Solo Sikoa

Talla and Jey start the match, and Talla immediately sends Jey into the corner. Jey fires back with punches and a thrust kick, but Talla drops him with a clothesline and an elbow drop. Solo tags in and headbutts Jey, then lands a punch. Jey answers with an enzuigiri, then hits a shoulder in the corner and tags Jimmy. Jimmy connects with a forearm in the corner and chops Solo. Solo reverses an Irish whip but runs into a boot. Solo plants Jimmy with a uranage, then hits the running hip attack. Solo chokes Jimmy in the ropes, and Talla sneaks in a punch while the referee is distracted. Talla tags in and kicks Jimmy, then lands another heavy punch. He whips Jimmy hard into the corner and slams him. Talla chokes Jimmy in the ropes, and Solo punches him from the floor. Talla sends Jimmy into the turnbuckles and Solo tags back in. Solo pie‑faces Jimmy, but Jimmy fires punches and chops before Solo drops him with a back elbow.

Solo hits another running hip attack in the corner. Talla tags in and clotheslines Jimmy on the floor. Solo tags back in and punches Jimmy, then chokes him in the ropes. Jimmy kicks Solo away, but Talla pulls Jimmy down behind the referee’s back. Talla tags in, kicks Jimmy, and hits a leg drop. He works the neck, but Jimmy fights with elbows. Talla cuts him off with a forearm, then hits a running Samoan drop for a near fall. Talla knocks Jey off the apron. Solo tags in and signals for the Samoan Spike, but Jimmy slips away from Talla and sends Solo to the floor. Talla misses a corner splash, and Jimmy crawls to his corner to make the tag.

Jey hits a suicide dive on Talla, then kicks Solo. He goes up top and lands a crossbody for a near fall. Jey unloads punches on Solo. Solo avoids the spit punch and goes for the uranage, but Jey blocks it and hits a spear. Jey superkicks Talla, then he and Jimmy hit a double superkick and a double clothesline to send Talla to the floor. Jimmy goes for a suicide dive, but Talla stops him with a punch. Talla sends Jey into the ringside barrier, then sends Jimmy into the steps. Talla starts rearranging the announce table — but Jacob Fatu flies in with a forearm off the ringside barrier.

Winners by DQ: Solo Sikoa & Talla Tonga

Fatu buffers.

Jimmy and Jey stand in the ring as Fatu steps onto the apron. He enters slowly… and buffers again. Without saying a word, he walks straight between Jimmy and Jey, never looking at either of them, and leaves the ring.

After the replays, Fatu looks into the camera and tells Jimmy and Jey to deliver a message to Roman: he is going to dog walk him at Backlash.

We go to credits.

–– Here is what’s in store for tonight’s show ––

Cody Rhodes kicks off the show
Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne
Jacob Fatu appearance
Ricky Saints debut
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match

WWE SmackDown Preview – May 1, 2026

Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence steps into singles action tonight as she goes one‑on‑one with former multi‑time Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair. Jayne, along with Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid, made a loud impact during their SmackDown debut last Friday when Jayne interfered in a non‑title match featuring Flair and Alexa Bliss against Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige and Brie Bella. Later that same night, Jayne faced Rhea Ripley in a non‑title bout but came up short via disqualification after Henley and Reid jumped in. Tonight, Jayne looks to rebound — but Flair is never an easy target.

Fresh off his successful Undisputed WWE Championship defense against Randy Orton at WrestleMania 42 Night One, Cody Rhodes appears tonight with something to say. Rhodes made it clear last Friday that he’s ready for whatever comes next, telling the locker room that anyone seeking a title shot knows exactly where to find him. With WrestleMania behind him and a new season beginning, Rhodes’ next challenger may not be far away.

Sami Zayn is also scheduled to appear after escalating his rivalry with Trick Williams. Two days before Williams dethroned him for the United States Championship at WrestleMania Night Two, Williams taunted Zayn with a gingerbread man on SmackDown. Zayn returned the favor last Friday by disguising himself as a gingerbread man and ambushing Williams and Lil Yachty. With tensions rising, Zayn has something on his mind tonight.

Former NXT standout Ricky Saints will make his official SmackDown debut after being teased in a vignette last week. Saints arrives with plenty of buzz and looks to make an immediate impact on the blue brand.

Jacob Fatu will also appear tonight following his confrontation with The Usos and Tama Tonga in last week’s opening segment. With his World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns set for WWE Backlash on May 9, Fatu continues preparing for the biggest opportunity of his career — and the Bloodline’s reaction to him remains unpredictable.