Key Highlights
- Cody Rhodes and Gunther exchanged shocking words before title fight.
- Axiom scored a home country win against The Miz in Italy.
- Tama Tonga & Talla Tonga defeated Damian Priest & Royce Keys with trust issues between the latter pair.
- Sami Zayn won over Matt Cardona after a backstage confrontation.
The Clash of Champions
Fridays are for fireworks, and WWE SmackDown delivered in spades on May 29, 2026. The main event had everyone talking: Cody Rhodes and Gunther exchanged shocking words before their title fight at WWE Clash in Italy. It’s not always easy to read the minds of these industry veterans, but you might think this is new, but it isn’t.
Cody Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion, and Gunther, the challenger, faced off on Italian soil.
Before they squared off, both men traded some personal attacks, setting a dark tone for their clash. It’s a well-worn path in pro wrestling to use verbal sparring as prelude to the main event, but this time it felt extra raw.
Home Country Glory
Axiom, representing his home country, managed to score a victory against The Miz at Clash in Italy. Competing on his turf, Axiom seemed to have an edge. During the match, the lights kept flickering, perhaps due to some mischievousness from Danhausen.
It’s always fun when tech fails add an extra layer of drama.
The Miz, however, fought back with a nasty powerbomb and eventually got himself out of trouble by using The Awesome One’s own It Kicks. Axiom hit the Spanish Fly and the Golden Ratio to clinch the home country win. It’s a reminder that even in your backyard, you can’t always count on everything going your way.
Team Battles and Trust Issues
R-Truth out of action left a gap for Damian Priest and Royce Keys to fill, but their trust issues were on full display during the match against Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga. Despite these challenges, they managed to form a cohesive unit temporarily. The match was exciting, with Solo Sikoa’s giant Chokebomb out of nowhere leading to R-Truth hitting the scene.
The melee outside the ring distracted Priest, who was met with a match-ending Chokeslam from Talla.
It’s always a battle between teamwork and individual glory in tag team matches. Sometimes trust is the missing ingredient that can tip the scales in favor of unexpected results.
Champions and Contenders
Sami Zayn and Matt Cardona had their own backstage confrontation, leading to an intense match where Zayn demanded an apology from Rhodes after Cardona connected with the Broski Boot but couldn’t land the Rough Ryder. In the end, Zayn put his foot on the rope to get the win by hitting the Helluva Kick flush to Cardona’s face.
The title fight between Cody Rhodes and Gunther was a must-watch. Rhodes’ dominance was challenged as they traded personal attacks before heading into their clash. It’s not just about who wins; it’s also about how you fight for that win, especially in the biggest matches of your career.
Final Thoughts
The SmackDown results on May 29, 2026, were packed with drama and excitement. From shocking verbal exchanges to home country wins, these events set the stage for future rivalries. WWE continues to deliver what fans expect: intense matches, personal attacks, and unexpected outcomes. It’s a reminder that in wrestling, every match is part of a bigger story, and every angle can be as surprising as it is thrilling.
