Drew McIntyre & Rhea Ripley Appearances, Carmelo Hayes Promo, and WWE Women’s United States Title Open Challenge Match Set for 5/22 WWE SmackDown Show

WWE
May 22, 2026

WWE announced one new match and three new segments for the card of tonight’s WWE SmackDown show at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky.

In regards to the new match, this was announced to be a WWE Women’s United States Championship Open Challenge match of mystery opponent vs. Tiffany Stratton (c).

In regards to the new segments, the first new segment announced was a promo segment featuring WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley responding to Jade Cargill’s challenge. It was also announced that Ripley will be kicking off the show.

The second new segment announced was a promo segment featuring Carmelo Hayes giving a message to WWE United States Champion Trick Williams and Lil Yachty.

The third new segment announced was Drew McIntyre to make an appearance on the show.

Current card for May 22nd WWE SmackDown show:

  • WWE Women’s United States Championship Open Challenge match – mystery opponent vs. Tiffany Stratton (c)
  • Talla Tonga vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
  • Carmelo Hayes to address WWE United States Champion Trick Williams and Lil Yachty
  • Drew McIntyre to appear
  • Gunther to appear
  • WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley to kick off the show
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