Friday Night SmackDown is the final show before Backlash, with several matches and segments advertised for the show in Jacksonville, Florida.
WWE has announced that Jacob Fatu will kick off the show ahead of his match with Roman Reigns for the World Heavyweight Championship.
Gunther will appear on the show to address his attack on Cody Rhodes last week, which appears to be the next program for Rhodes’ championship.
They have also announced three matches for tonight, including a Women’s United States title match between Tiffany Stratton and Kiana James.
Friday Night SmackDown – May 8 in Jacksonville, Florida:
- Women’s U.S. Championship: Tiffany Stratton © vs. Kiana James
- Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Fatal Influence
- Damian Priest vs. Talla Tonga
- Gunther addresses his attack on Cody Rhodes
- Trick Williams hosts a funeral for the Gingerbread Man
- Jacob Fatu kicks off the show
Rewind-A-SmackDown with Wai Ting & Neal Flanagan is live tonight at 11:05 p.m. ET on the POST Wrestling Café
