Opening Segment for May 8 WWE SmackDown Revealed
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Key Points:
- WWE has added two major segments to the May 8 SmackDown episode, including Jacob Fatu's appearance and a match between Damian Priest and Talla Tonga, just hours before the show goes live.
- Jacob Fatu is set to open the show ahead of his WWE World Heavyweight Championship match against Roman Reigns at the upcoming Backlash event.
- Damian Priest, one-half of the WWE Tag Team Champions, will face Talla Tonga in a match likely to involve ongoing faction tensions related to Solo Sikoa’s group.
- The episode also features previously announced segments such as GUNTHER’s appearance following his attack on Cody Rhodes, a Women’s United States Championship match between Tiffany Stratton and Kiana James, and a six-woman tag match featuring Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss against Fatal Influence.
- WWE is heavily stacking this final SmackDown before Backlash with storyline-driven content to build hype for the premium live event.
