SmackDown Results — May 15, 2026

Colonial Life Arena, Columbia, South Carolina

Gunther earned the No. 1 contender spot by defeating Royce Keys and immediately endured a Cross Rhodes from Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, signaling an escalating rivalry ahead of Clash in Italy.

Main Results

Trick Williams defended his United States Championship status in his hometown by defeating The Miz following interference from Lil Yachty. Brie Bella and Paige continued their momentum as Women's Tag Team Champions by beating Giulia and Kiana James in a non-title match. Carmelo Hayes returned and picked up a win over Ricky Saints with a roll-up. Damian Priest secured a hard-fought victory over Tama Tonga but was left laying after a post-match assault from The MFTs. Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss were taken down by Jade Cargill's interference after defeating Michin and B-Fab by disqualification.

What Stood Out

WWE is clearly betting on Gunther as a credible main event threat, forcing a tense handoff into championship-level status while Cody Rhodes answers in kind, making their collision feel foundational rather than reactionary. Trick Williams is reaffirming his momentum in the U.S. title picture, while the women's tag division stays vibrant with champions Bella and Paige still firmly in control amid rising factional tensions.

Fast Takeaway

The post-main event beatdown by Cody gave social media a spark of excitement over a true next-level title feud. Support for Trick's hometown moment trended hard, while fans are already buzzing over how Jade Cargill's return shakes up the women's tag and U.S. title scenes.

Full Match Card
  • Trick Williams def. The Miz (non-title) after Lil Yachty intercepted a kendo stick, allowing Williams to hit the Trick Shot
  • Brie Bella & Paige def. Giulia & Kiana James (non-title) with Paige hitting the Ram-Paige
  • Carmelo Hayes def. Ricky Saints via roll-up
  • Damian Priest def. Tama Tonga via South of Heaven; post-match attack by Talla Tonga and Solo Sikoa
  • Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss vs. Michin & B-Fab ended in disqualification when Jade Cargill interfered
  • Gunther def. Royce Keys to become #1 Contender for Undisputed WWE Championship, then was struck by Cody Rhodes with Cross Rhodes after the match