WWE SmackDown Results (May 29, 2026): Cody vs Gunther Face-Off, Jade Cargill Destroys Alexa Bliss

WWE Friday Night SmackDown made history on May 29, 2026, delivering one of the most electric go-home shows in recent memory from the Olimpic Arena in Badalona, Barcelona, Spain. The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona edition was the final stop before Sunday’s historic Clash in Italy Premium Live Event in Turin — and the passionate Spanish crowd gave WWE an unforgettable European atmosphere that set the perfect tone for what promises to be one of the greatest Italian nights in wrestling history.

The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 card was loaded with action and drama from start to finish. Spain’s own Axiom competed in front of his hometown crowd against The Miz. Jade Cargill obliterated Alexa Bliss and sent a terrifying message to Rhea Ripley. The MFTs scored a shocking victory over SmackDown Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and Royce Keys. Sami Zayn returned to action against Matt Cardona. And the entire show was headlined by the most intense verbal war of the year — Cody Rhodes and Gunther’s explosive final face-off before their Undisputed WWE Championship main event at Clash in Italy.

Here is the complete breakdown of the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 from Barcelona, match by match and segment by segment.

Event Details:

• Date: Friday, May 29, 2026
• Venue: Olimpic Arena, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
• Time: 2:00 PM ET / Raat 10:30 PM IST
• Watch: USA Network (US) | Netflix (International/India)

WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 — Quick Results

• Jade Cargill def. Alexa Bliss via Jaded (9:34)
• MFTs (Talla Tonga & Tama Tonga) def. Damian Priest & Royce Keys via Tall Bomb on Priest (9:04)
• Sami Zayn def. Matt Cardona via Helluva Kick (10:18)
• Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints — Double Count-Out
• Chelsea Green def. Nia Jax
• Axiom def. The Miz — Pinfall

Opening Segment — Jade Cargill Sends Final Message to Rhea Ripley

The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona episode opened with a statement of intent from Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. All three made their way to the ring, and Cargill grabbed the microphone — immediately getting drowned out by thunderous boos from the Barcelona crowd. Cargill asked why fans feel like she has something to prove, insisting she is one of a kind. B-Fab backed her up, declaring Cargill the most dominant woman in WWE and predicting a title win at Clash in Italy. Michin added that the future is now.

That is when WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley’s music interrupted the proceedings. The Eradicator stepped into the ring and stood face to face with the heel trio. Ripley told Cargill that her success comes off the backs of people who make her look better than she actually is. She reminded Cargill — and the entire Barcelona crowd — that when they meet one on one, Ripley always wins. She pointed to WrestleMania 42 as proof, and promised to do exactly the same thing this Sunday in Turin.

Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss then appeared to back up Ripley, and a brawl broke out between the two sides — setting the stage for an impromptu match later in the evening.

Match 1: Jade Cargill def. Alexa Bliss

Match Background

Following the chaotic opening segment on the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 card, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis made the match official — Jade Cargill would face Alexa Bliss in Barcelona as the final warm-up before Sunday’s Women’s Championship showdown in Turin.

Match Highlights

The Barcelona crowd rallied firmly behind Alexa Bliss throughout the contest. Michin and B-Fab were positioned at ringside for Cargill, while Rhea Ripley and Charlotte Flair remained in Bliss’ corner. The match served as a heated preview of Sunday’s rivalry — with Cargill demonstrating her overwhelming physical dominance while Bliss used her speed and high-flying ability to stay competitive.

The interference proved decisive. Michin and B-Fab got involved to help Cargill at a critical moment, drawing Ripley and Charlotte Flair into the equation — the pair attacking B-Fab and Michin and chasing them from ringside. Bliss took advantage of the chaos and climbed to the top rope for Twisted Bliss — but Cargill had it perfectly scouted. The Storm lifted her knees to block the move, caught Bliss on the way down, connected with a devastating pump kick, and followed up with the Jaded to secure the pinfall victory.

After the bell, Cargill was not finished. She picked Bliss back up and drove her down with a second Jaded — this time directly onto a steel chair. The message to Rhea Ripley was unmistakably clear heading into Clash in Italy.

Winner: Jade Cargill via Jaded (9:34)

Cargill’s dominant performance in Barcelona has made her the most dangerous challenger Rhea Ripley has ever faced. For a complete breakdown of what is at stake on Sunday, read our full Rhea Ripley vs Jade Cargill Clash in Italy Preview.

Backstage — Nick Aldis, Danhausen & The Miz

Backstage on the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 show, SmackDown GM Nick Aldis had a conversation with Danhausen, telling him he had no idea where Danhausen’s science experiment equipment had disappeared to. Aldis instructed Danhausen to go out and entertain the Barcelona crowd. The Miz then appeared, asking Aldis to cancel his match with Axiom because Kit Wilson was not present at the arena. Aldis refused, telling Miz he did not care about Wilson’s absence — and suggesting The Miz was simply scared of competing without his backup. The match was officially confirmed to go ahead.

Match 2: Axiom def. The Miz — Barcelona Hometown Moment

Match Background

One of the most emotionally charged matches on the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 card was Axiom versus The Miz — with Axiom competing in front of his Barcelona hometown crowd for what was undeniably the biggest Spanish moment of his WWE career. Nathan Frazer accompanied Axiom to ringside. Kit Wilson was conspicuously absent from The Miz’s corner.

Match Highlights

The moment Axiom’s music hit, the Olimpic Arena in Badalona erupted with the kind of hometown passion that only a European WWE crowd can deliver. The Barcelona fans were fully invested in their local hero from the opening bell.

The match started with both men trading technical exchanges. The Miz attempted his usual veteran tricks — including a cartwheel that briefly generated mockery from the crowd — but Axiom matched him move for move. Early in the contest, the lights briefly flickered off and on — an apparent nod to the ongoing Danhausen curse storyline surrounding The Miz. Axiom knocked The Miz into the corner, landing a sharp dropkick that sent Miz rolling out to the floor. The Miz appeared to contemplate walking away from the match entirely before returning to the ring.

The Barcelona crowd carried Axiom throughout the contest, and their support proved decisive. Axiom connected with his finishing sequence to pick up the pinfall victory in front of his home crowd — sending the Olimpic Arena into absolute bedlam. It was the defining feel-good moment of the entire go-home show.

Winner: Axiom via Pinfall

Match 3: MFTs def. Damian Priest & Royce Keys — Tag Team Shock

The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 delivered one of its biggest shocks when The MFTs — Talla Tonga and Tama Tonga — defeated SmackDown Tag Team Champions Damian Priest and Royce Keys in tag team action. The finish came via a Tall Bomb on Priest at the 9:04 mark — a stunning result that immediately raises questions about the SmackDown Tag Team Championship picture heading into the summer.

Winners: MFTs (Talla Tonga & Tama Tonga) via Tall Bomb (9:04)

Match 4: Sami Zayn def. Matt Cardona — Helluva Kick Finish

Sami Zayn returned to action on the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona card, defeating the returning Matt Cardona with a Helluva Kick at the 10:18 mark. Zayn has been in an interesting position during the Cody Rhodes vs Gunther rivalry — having refused to help Cody after Gunther’s sleeper hold attack on the May 22 SmackDown. His victory over Cardona in Barcelona keeps him relevant heading into the Clash in Italy weekend.

Winner: Sami Zayn via Helluva Kick (10:18)

Match 5: Carmelo Hayes vs Ricky Saints — Double Count-Out

The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 also featured a competitive encounter between Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints that ended in a double count-out — a result that keeps the rivalry between the two very much alive. Trick Williams had been involved in the pre-match segment, declaring himself for the King of the Ring tournament. Williams nailed Saints with a microphone during the confrontation, adding another layer to the three-way dynamic between Williams, Hayes, and Saints.

Result: Double Count-Out — Both Eliminated

Match 6: Chelsea Green def. Nia Jax

Chelsea Green picked up a victory over Nia Jax on the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona show — a result that continues to build Green’s momentum in the SmackDown women’s division heading into the summer season.

Winner: Chelsea Green via Pinfall

Main Segment: Cody Rhodes vs Gunther — Final Face-Off

The highlight of the entire WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona go-home show was unquestionably the final verbal confrontation between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and The Ring General, Gunther. SmackDown GM Nick Aldis had spoken to Gunther backstage earlier in the night, asking him to keep things civilized. Gunther agreed — stating he would only attack Cody verbally — and pointedly told Aldis to visit Madrid next time instead of Barcelona when they come to Spain.

The face-off itself was one of the most intense promo exchanges of 2026. Gunther opened by tearing into Rhodes as the embodiment of the crumbling American dream — saying that everything in life had simply been handed to Cody and that he had never truly earned anything on his own. Cody fired back with passion, defending his legacy and championship reign and reminding Gunther that Sunday in Turin would be the moment that defines both of their careers.

The Barcelona crowd was fully invested in every word — a passionate European audience watching the final chapter before one of the most anticipated Undisputed WWE Championship matches in years. The segment closed with both men standing face to face, the title belt between them — neither man throwing a punch, both saving everything for Sunday in Turin.

Additional Segment — King of the Ring Tournament Announcement

The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona show also featured a hype reel for the upcoming King of the Ring and Queen of the Ring tournaments. Trick Williams declared himself as an entrant for the King of the Ring tournament. With LA Knight also having declared on RAW, the tournament picture is beginning to take shape — and it begins next week after Clash in Italy.

Final Clash in Italy Card After SmackDown Barcelona

Following the WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 go-home show, here is the complete and final confirmed card for WWE Clash in Italy on Sunday, May 31, 2026 at the Inalpi Arena in Turin, Italy:

Match	Championship
Cody Rhodes (c) vs Gunther	Undisputed WWE Championship — Opens the Show
Roman Reigns (c) vs Jacob Fatu	World Heavyweight Championship — Tribal Combat
Rhea Ripley (c) vs Jade Cargill	WWE Women’s Championship
Becky Lynch (c) vs Sol Ruca	Women’s IC Championship
Oba Femi vs Brock Lesnar	Singles Match

For the complete and official match card for Sunday’s event, visit the WWE Official Clash in Italy Page for full details and updates.

Conclusion

The WWE SmackDown Results May 29 2026 Barcelona go-home show delivered exactly what the moment demanded — passion, intensity, drama, and the perfect send-off before WWE’s historic first-ever Italian Premium Live Event. Jade Cargill looked more dangerous than ever after destroying Alexa Bliss with a Jaded on a steel chair. Axiom gave Barcelona the hometown hero moment the crowd had been dreaming of. And Cody Rhodes and Gunther delivered a final verbal exchange that made Sunday’s Undisputed WWE Championship main event feel absolutely unmissable.

Clash in Italy is just hours away. Every championship is on the line. Every rivalry reaches its peak. Turin, Italy — the world is watching.

Watch WWE Clash in Italy — Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:30 PM ET on ESPN App (USA) and Netflix (International including India).

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