WWE SmackDown Held in Barcelona Ahead of Clash in Italy
WWE held its May 29, 2026 episode of SmackDown at the Olympic Arena in Barcelona, Spain. The show featured eight matches and a closing segment between Cody Rhodes and Gunther.
news.google.comWWE SmackDown took place at the Olympic Arena in Barcelona, Spain on May 29, 2026. The broadcast served as the final episode before WWE Clash in Italy 2026.
Jade Cargill defeated Alexa Bliss. Axiom defeated The Miz. The MFTs defeated Royce Keys and Damian Priest. Sami Zayn defeated Matt Cardona. Ricky Saints and Carmelo Hayes fought to a double countout. Chelsea Green defeated Nia Jax.
Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin opened the show. Cargill addressed upcoming match plans against Rhea Ripley at Clash in Italy. Rhea Ripley interrupted and the two exchanged statements before Nick Aldis scheduled their singles match. Michin interfered during the match, leading to a four-woman brawl outside the ring. Rhea Ripley and Charlotte later entered the ring after the match.
Axiom defeated The Miz by pinfall with a Spanish Fly after the lights flickered during the match. Stratton had earlier declined an offer to stand in Green's corner.
Cody Rhodes received a positive crowd reaction while Gunther drew boos. Gunther stated that Rhodes represented the end of the American Dream and that he himself embodied it more fully. Rhodes responded that Gunther sought attention and was not good enough to win the WWE Championship. Gunther vowed to choke Rhodes at Clash in Italy before leaving the ring.
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