Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid from Fatal Influence were seen in tag team action on the May 22, 2026 episode of Friday Night SmackDown. The new main roster call-ups faced the well-established box office queens, Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley.
Also on the show, Tiffany Stratton held another open challenge for the Women’s United States Championship, which was answered by Lash Legend. One half of the Irresistible Forces then went toe-to-toe with Tiffany in hopes of winning the championship gold.
Moreover, on this episode of SmackDown, Blake Monroe made her first appearance for the Blue brand of WWE. She had a small backstage interaction with Chelsea Green, teasing a future rivalry between the two.
Show Details:
- Show Name – WWE SmackDown
- Arena – Rupp Arena
- City – Lexington, Kentucky
- Country – USA
- Date – May 22, 2026
- Start time – 5:00 PM PT / 8:00 PM ET
Complete Results
- Tiffany Stratton retained the Women’s United States Championship by defeating Lash Legend by pinfall is a US title Open Challenge (Roll-up pin by Tiffany against Lash).
- Charlotte Flair & Rhea Ripley defeated Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) by Pinfall (Natural Selection by Charlotte against Lainey followed by the pin).
All Major Highlights
- Rhea Ripley opened the show with an in-ring promo, asking the fans if they missed her on last week’s SmackDown. She was interrupted by Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, who asked Rhea for help. However, Rhea and Charlotte quickly started their usual banter before they were interrupted by Fatal Influence. Jacy Jayne, Fallon Henley, and Lainey Reid began insulting Charlotte, Rhea, and Alexa, which set up a tag team match between Charlotte and Rhea versus Fallon and Lainey later that night.
- Chelsea Green helped Tiffany Stratton retain the Women’s United States Championship by interfering in her match against Lash Legend. She created an outside distraction by attacking Nia Jax, who was supporting Lash at ringside.
- Paige and Brie Bella were seen in a pre-recorded video package cutting a promo. They made a firm statement that they are ready to successfully defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles against Nia Jax and Lash Legend at Saturday Night’s Main Event on May 23, 2026.
- After the women’s tag team match between Charlotte Flair and Rhea Ripley versus Fatal Influence, Charlotte, Rhea, and Alexa were attacked by Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. The trio took down all three babyfaces, and Jade finished the assault by hitting Rhea with her Jaded finisher.
- Chelsea Green had a small interaction with Blake Monroe backstage. Chelsea posed alongside her and introduced herself, but Blake mocked her by saying, “I know you, but I hoped that I didn’t,” before walking away. Chelsea was left looking sad.
- Later, Nia Jax attacked Chelsea Green backstage by shoving her into some containers. Officials and referees quickly rushed in to help Chelsea.
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