WWE SmackDown Results & Highlights 29-May-2026: Cody Rhodes & Gunther face-to-face, Clash in Italy buildup, and more

WWE SmackDown aired the May 29 episode of the show from the Olimpic Arena in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain. This was the go-home edition of WWE Clash in Italy, featuring a lot of exciting matches. The show ended with a confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Gunther, which featured many personal remarks and jabs, building excitement for Clash in Italy on Sunday.

What happened in the opening segment of WWE SmackDown this week?

Jade Cargill, alongside Michin and B-Fab, opened the show, and Cargill addressed her upcoming title match against Rhea Ripley at WWE Clash in Italy. Ripley interrupted them and was joined by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. The exchange of words led Nick Aldis to make a match between Bliss and Cargill.

Alexa Bliss vs. Jade Cargill

This was a singles match and the opening contest of the night. It was an exciting match between the two top stars. In the final moments, Jade Cargill got her knees up as Alexa Bliss went for a Twisted Bliss. She followed it up with a pump kick and the Jaded to score the win. She continued the attack until Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley came to Bliss' aid.

The Miz vs. Axiom

The Miz and Axiom had a singles match, which saw the lights going out again and again. It happened in the final moments, which led Axiom to connect a Spanish Fly, followed by the Golden Ratio, on a distracted Miz to score the pinfall.

Damian Priest & Royce Keys vs. Talla and Tama Tonga

This was a tag team match. R-Truth and Solo Sikoa had an altercation outside the ring as both teams displayed a great match. However, the confusion led Talla Tonga to hit the T-Bomb Chokeslam on Priest to win the match for his team.

Sami Zayn vs. Matt Cardona

This was a singles match between Sami Zayn and Matt Cardona that went back-and-forth against each other. However, it was Zayn who hit a timely exploder and Helluva Kick on Cardona to pick up the win.

Ricky Saints vs. Carmelo Hayes

The match was made after Ricky Saints and Carmelo Hayes interrupted an in-ring segment featuring US Champion Trick Williams and Lil Hatchy. The evenly matched contest saw both men being counted out and ending in a draw in the end.

Chelsea Green vs. Nia Jax

Chelsea Green squared off against Nia Jax with Lash Legend in her corner. Jax dominated the majority of the match. However, Tiffany Stratton came out of nowhere and hit Jax with her belt as she was on the top rope. This allowed Green to pin her and emerge victorious.

Cody Rhodes and Gunther segment

Cody Rhodes and Gunther went face-to-face in the final segment of SmackDown. It was a heated war of words and personal jabs between the two competitors set to battle at Clash in Italy as they looked forward to their Undisputed WWE title match.

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