WWE SmackDown is live tonight from Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, South Carolina! Tonight, United States Champion Trick Williams returns home for a special celebration, Gunther decides whether or not he’s going to join SmackDown to take on WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, and more. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: May 15, 2026
Trick Williams’s homecoming to the University of South Carolina
WWE’s official preview:
After successfully defending the United States Championship against Sami Zayn at WWE Backlash, Trick Williams will walk back into the University of South Carolina in his lemon pepper steppers for a special homecoming celebration.
Gunther makes decision on joining SmackDown to challenge Cody Rhodes
WWE’s official preview:
Last week, Paul Heyman fulfilled his favor to Gunther by setting up a contract that would have The Ring General challenge Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, just moments before another volatile confrontation between the two Superstars.
Will Gunther, however, officially move to SmackDown in order to challenge The American Nightmare at WWE Clash in Italy?
