SmackDown: May 22, 2026
WWE • • entertainment
Key Points:
- WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley returned to accept Jade Cargill's title challenge for Clash in Italy, with Ripley and Charlotte Flair arguing ahead of their Six-Woman Tag Team Match at Saturday Night's Main Event.
- In a singles match, Talla Tonga defeated Shinsuke Nakamura after Solo Sikoa's interference backfired, leading to a post-match confrontation involving Damian Priest.
- Tiffany Stratton retained her Women's United States Title against Lash Legend in an Open Challenge match, aided by interference and quick pinning tactics.
- Trick Williams defeated Carmelo Hayes in an impromptu match for the United States Championship, with distractions from Ricky Saints playing a key role.
- Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair teamed up to defeat Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley, but were immediately attacked post-match by Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab, sparking a chaotic brawl.