WWE Smackdown: 1st May 2026

SmackDown saw Ricky Saints debut and confront Cody Rhodes, who later defeated him before being ambushed by Gunther. Chaos erupted across the show as Solo Sikoa declared war, but Jacob Fatu stood tall after laying out Solo, Talla Tonga and The Usos. Elsewhere, Jacy Jayne beat Charlotte Flair before a post-match brawl, while Damian Priest and R-Truth retained and Paige and Brie Bella picked up a win.

SMACKDOWNWWERESULTS & RECAPS

Ryan D

5/1/20261 min read

Ricky Saints Debuts On Smackdown & Gunther Attacks Cody Rhodes!

Featuring:

  • Ricky Saints debuted and confronted Cody Rhodes

  • Jacy Jayne def. Charlotte Flair

  • After the match, Fatal Influence swarmed Flair and Alexa Bliss, leading to WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley evening the odds

  • WWE Tag Team Champions Damian Priest & R-Truth def. Fraxiom

  • After the battle, Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga arrived on scene and laid waste to the field.

  • Solo Sikoa threatened war with Roman Reigns, The Usos and Jacob Fatu

  • Cody Rhodes def. Ricky Saints

  • Gunther ambushed Cody Rhodes in shocking attack

  • The Miz and Kit Wilson destroyed Danhausen

  • Royce Keys def. Angel

  • Sami Zayn massacred the Gingerbread Man

  • WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Paige & Brie Bella def. Nia Jax & Lash Legend

  • Jacob Fatu laid waste to The Usos, Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga