After last week's embarrassment, SmackDown tries to get back on track heading into Clash In Italy but do they?

Gunther continues to toy with Cody Rhodes after being given a brand new contract for Friday Night SmackDown and a WWE Championship match but he refuses to sign the actual contract. Now, he must wrestle for the right to wrestle Cody Rhodes, and Gunther goes one on one with Royce Keys.

Also, Trick Williams receives a "homecoming" in his hometown of South Carolina but is interrupted by The Miz as he looks to get back on track after his loss to Danhausen at Backlash.

And, Carmelo Hayes returns looking to get back into the WWE United States Championship Title picture as he goes one on one with Ricky Saints.

Join @JDfromNY for the WWE SmackDown Post Show for Friday May 15th, 2026.

WWE SmackDown (5/15/26)

🎙️Cody Rhodes, and Gunther TRY to make their Clash In Italy match official

🎙️#1 Contender: Gunther vs Royce Keys

🎙️Carmelo Hayes vs Ricky Saints

🎙️Damian Priest vs Tama Tonga

🎙️Guilia & Kiana James vs Brie Bella & Paige

🎙️Non-Title: The Miz vs Trick Williams (c)

🎙️Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs Michin & B-Fab

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