The WWE goes international on Friday Night SmackDown on the eve of the Clash of Italy premium event, which is expected to feature a major clash between Cody Rhodes and Gunther. Tonight’s edition of SmackDown is scheduled to start at 8 p.

WWE Superstar Kit Wilson has publicly apologized after being absent from the May 29 episode of SmackDown in Barcelona, Spain, revealing that travel complications prevented him from making the show during WWE’s ongoing European tour.

Plus, AAA Triplemania locations are now confirmed!

Welcome to Bleacher Report's live coverage of WWE SmackDown on May 22. This weekend marks another edition of Saturday Night's Main Event, which will be followed next weekend by Clash in Italy. Here's a look at what WWE advertised for this week's show: Gunther and Cody Rhodes set to appear Rhea Ripley addresses Jade Cargill Talla Tonga vs.

"WWE SmackDown" star Kit Wilson took to X to explain why he was missing from the blue brand in Barcelona and offered an apology to fans.

WWE Clash in Italy is all about grudges. The championship-loaded event features major rematches from WrestleMania 42, Backlash and Saturday Night's Main Event, and it all goes down Sunday afternoon. Follow WWE Clash in Italy results with live updates and grades throughout the show.