Next week’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown (May 8, 2026) takes place on the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
There might be a funeral for The Gingerbread Man, who was killed off by Sami Zayn on this week’s episode.
Rhea Ripley will team with Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair in an united front against Fatal Influence, putting aside her past with Flair for the greater good.
Gunther is about to handle his attack on Cody Rhodes that happened on tonight’s episode, in addition to Tiffany Stratton defending her Women’s United States Championship against Kiana James, which was her selection, resulting in some tension with Giulia.
To recap, here’s your lineup for next week’s SmackDown thus far:
- Gunther might be there live
- WWE Women’s United States Championship Match: Tiffany Stratton (c) vs. Kiana James
- 6-Woman Tag Team Match: Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair vs. Fatal Influence (Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, & Lainey Reid)
- The funeral of The Gingerbread Man
Make sure to stay tuned to eWrestlingNews.com for more updates on any updates to the SmackDown card, in addition to live coverage next Friday night at 8 PM EST!