The Gingerbread Man rises from the dead and gets revenge on Sami Zayn
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Key Points:
- The main event of SmackDown on May 8 featured a funeral for the Gingerbread Man, following his mannequin body being "murdered" by Sami Zayn last week.
- Trick Williams organized an elaborate service, including a choir and an AI art tribute showcasing Gingerbread Man’s memorable moments.
- Sami Zayn interrupted the funeral, criticizing the segment and promising to defeat Trick Williams at WWE Backlash to reclaim the United States Championship.
- The segment ended with a surprise reveal that the Gingerbread Man was actually Lil Yachty in disguise, who helped Williams fend off Zayn’s attack.
- The storyline sets up a match between Sami Zayn and Trick Williams at WWE Backlash, with the Gingerbread Man character alive and involved.
