WWE didn’t have much of anything advertised for tonight’s (May 15) 3-hour episode of SmackDown as of this morning, which meant a flurry of matches and segments were bound to be announced throughout the day.
One such match that WWE added late to the card is WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Damian Priest vs. Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga. However, WWE’s match graphic accidentally put JC Mateo’s face in place of Talla. Mateo (aka Jeff Cobb) was released by WWE in last month’s round of major roster cuts.
Talla Tonga looks a little different #SmackDown pic.twitter.com/KzKPkdEIpA
— Cory (@Cory_Hays407) May 15, 2026
The graphic was soon corrected by WWE. However, GM Nick Aldis then pulled Truth from the match because he is not medically cleared. It’s now a singles bout between Priest and Tama.
Ladies and Gentlemen, R-Truth is not medically cleared to compete tonight, therefore Damian Priest will now go 1-on-1 with Tama Tonga. See you tonight on #SmackDown @ArcherOfInfamy @TamaTonga01
— Nick Aldis (@RealNickAldis) May 15, 2026
I’m starting to think this match is doomed and maybe WWE should just give everyone involved the night off.
Another interesting SmackDown note is that Chelsea Green says she will be at the show, only two weeks after undergoing a heart operation.
From #TheMandalorian and Grogu premiere tonight in LA straight to #SmackDown in Charlotte!@starwars @Disney @WWE @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/xEzEMmlF58
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) May 15, 2026
Here is the current lineup for SmackDown:
- GUNTHER makes his decision on signing a contract to join SmackDown and challenge WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Clash In Italy
- United States Champion Trick Williams has a homecoming celebration in Columbia, South Carolina
- Damian Priest
& R-Truthvs. Tama Tonga& JC MateoTalla Tonga - Jade Cargill promo to address her attack on WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley
- Alexa Bliss & Charlotte Flair vs. B-Fab & Michin
What’s your reaction to WWE’s mistake? How do you like the SmackDown card? Let me know in the comments, Cagesiders.










