WWE announced one new match and one new segment for the card of tonight’s WWE SmackDown show at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Florida.
In regards to the new match, this was announced to be a singles match of Damian Priest vs. Tall Tonga.
After last week's surprise attack, @ArcherOfInfamy looks for some payback when he goes one-on-one with @Talla_Tonga TONIGHT on #SmackDown!
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2026
📍: Jacksonville, FL
🎟️: https://t.co/sy3tmk5sDE
📺: 8 ET/7 CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/HHRYp7AkAk
In regards to the new segment, this was announced to be Jacob Fatu making an appearance on the show. It was also announced that Fatu will be kicking off the show.
One night before he faces @WWERomanReigns for the World Heavyweight Championship at #WWEBacklash, @jacobfatu_wwe will KICK OFF #SmackDown TONIGHT!
— WWE (@WWE) May 8, 2026
📍: Jacksonville, FL
🎟️: https://t.co/sy3tmk5sDE
📺: 8 ET/7 CT on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/fSnC6VfS3j
Current card for May 8th WWE SmackDown show:
- WWE Women’s United States Championship – Kiana James vs. Tiffany Stratton (c)
- Six-Women Tag Team match – Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, & Rhea Ripley vs. Fatal Influence (Lainey Reid, Fallon Henley, & Jacy Jayne)
- Damian Priest vs. Talla Tonga
- Gunther to address his attack on Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes
- Trick Williams to hold funeral of the Gingerbread Man
- Jacob Fatu to kick off the show
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