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WWE’s LFG: Legends & Future Greats aired on Sunday, May 24th, 2026 on the A&E Network. The event was pre-recorded at the WWE Performance Center.
Below are the quick results for this week’s episode of WWE LFG: Legends & Future Greats:
(h/t Cagematch for the results and match times.)
On May 22nd, 2026 WWE aired the 1,396th episode of Smackdown live in Lexington Kentucky inside Rupp Arena & can watch it on USA Network (United States) & Netflix (Everywhere else).
-Kicking off this week’s Smackdown with a video of what went down between Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes & Gunther last week.
-Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley welcomes fans to Friday Night Mami and says she had 1 week off but someone really missed her: Jade Cargill.
-She says Cargill, Michin & B Fab tried sending her a message but all they really did was make her mad and says she’s itching for a fight. She tells Cargill that she’ll happily beat her again to retain the Women’s Title at Clash in Italy.
-Charlotte Flair’s music hits and she makes her way to the ring along with Alexa Bliss.
-Flair says she appreciates Ripley wanting to define the Women’s Title but she needs to remember their 6 Woman Tag Team Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event tomorrow night.
-She questions where Ripley was last Friday and Ripley explains she wanted to go home and see her family.
-Flair reiterates that herself & Bliss needed Ripley’s help last Friday and says they have their own battles to fight.
-Ripley reminds Flair that she said herself & Bliss would be fine then points out that Bliss took most of the ambush last Friday.
-Flair says Ripley is trying to drive a wedge between Bliss & herself but Fatal Influence’s music hits and they make their way out.
-Jayne says there’s nothing she likes watching more than the Smackdown women’s division implode which started when Fatal Influence arrived and says Fatal Influence has ascended to the top while everyone else is at each other’s throats.
-She says Fatal Influence takes every opportunity that they see, prompting Flair to challenge any 2 members of Fatal Influence to face herself & Bliss tonight. Jayne accepts.
We then head backstage where Royce Keys comes face 2 face with MFTs once again.
Solo Sikoa says all Keys had to do last week is tell him that he didn’t need help but says there’s no one better to help than family.
After the break Alexa Bliss tries to convince Charlotte Flair that she isn’t medically cleared.
Flair doesn’t buy it and Bliss reveals that she lied because she wants Rhea Ripley to replace her in tonight’s match in order for Ripley & Flair to be able to co exist tomorrow night at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Talla Tonga defeated Shinsuke Nakamura via Talla T Bomb
After the match MFT beats down Nakamura.
Sikoa sets up for the Samoan Spike but Tama Tonga stops him and lands a Cutthroat on Nakamura instead.
He holds Nakamura in place with Talla for Sikoa to land a Samoan Spike on him but WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest runs out to the ring with a chair in hand to come to Nakamura’s aid.
We then head over to Nick Aldis’ office where the lights flicker as a referee leaves Aldis’ office.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes walks in, and Aldis informs him that Gunther isn’t here to sign the contract for their Undisputed WWE Title match at Clash in Italy.
Rhodes tells Aldis he’ll make sure Gunther signs the contract but Aldis assures Rhodes that he’ll handle it before Sami Zayn walks in and tells Rhodes that he has his back and can help him with anything.
Rhodes declines Zayn’s help and Zayn becomes frustrated before knowing what he’s doing tonight.
Aldis says he may not have a spot for Zayn but Zayn becomes frustrated and says Aldis would give Rhodes time if he asked.
An irate Rhodes comes back into Aldis’ office and demands a match against Zayn.
Women’s United States Title Match
Tiffany Stratton (c) defeated Lash Legend via Roll Up (STILL CHAMPION!!!!)
-We then head backstage where Nick Aldis discovers that Danhausen is the reason behind the power issues in the Rupp Arena as he experiments in his lair.
-Aldis spots a large item that resembles the size of a human under a blanket on a table but Danhausen tells Aldis not to touch it.
-Backstage The Miz & Kit Wilson were interviewed as Miz insisted that there was no curse.
-He complained about the Cleveland Cavaliers being cursed by Danhausen as Fraxiom shows up.
-This led to a Tag Team match between Wilson & Miz versus Fraxiom to be made for next week.
-Lil Yachty says if you interrupt a champion, you get lemon pepper stepped on.
-Carmelo Hayes’ music hits and he makes his way out and tells United States Champion Trick Williams that they both knew this day would come.
-He tells Williams to do the right thing and says Williams screwed him out of his United States Title but says there’s a difference between carrying a title and being a champion.
-He says he was a champion as United States Champion for 8 weeks and he won the people over with his blood, sweat and tears before he invites Williams to give him and the people what they want: a United States Title match between them.
-Yachty says Williams has a schedule as United States Champion and opens Williams’ planner including him getting a pedicure and a deep tissue massage.
-Hayes asks the fans if anyone can understand what he’s saying and once again asks for Williams to defend his United States Title if his secretary in Yachty will allow it.
-He says he goes way back with Williams then says the old Williams wouldn’t let someone tell him what his schedule is.
-Williams agrees to defend his United States Title against Hayes out of respect for everything they’ve been through but clarifies that he won’t be bringing back the United States Title Open Challenge.
Non Title Match
United States Champion Trick Williams defeated Carmelo Hayes via Trick Shot
-We then head backstage where Sami Zayn vents his frustrations with his friend Cody Rhodes wanting to fight him tonight to a depressed Johnny Gargano.
-He says Gargano is the last good guy left and tells him to never change then once Zayn left Gargano knocks down the water bottle with his fingers.
-We then head over and see Cathy Kelley catch up with Ricky Saints.
-An angered Carmelo Hayes appears out of nowhere to clock Saints and tell him to stay out of his business.
Tag Team Match
Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley & Charlotte Flair defeated Fatal Influence (Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) via Natural Selection on Reid
-After the match Jade Cargill, Michin & B Fab sneak up behind Ripley, Flair, and Bliss to attack them.
-Fatal Influence joins them as Flair & Alexa Bliss brawl with Michin, B Fab & Fatal Influence.
-Left alone together in the ring Cargill hits a big boot and Jaded to Ripley to leave her laid out in the ring.
Solo Sikoa defeated WWE Tag Team Champion Damian Priest via Samoan Spike
-After the match MFT beats down Priest.
-Royce Keys’ music hits and he makes his way out.
-He rocks Tama Tonga with a forearm and low bridges Talla onto the ring apron then sends him crashing onto the floor with a clothesline and stares down Sikoa in the ring.
-Sikoa hops out of the ring before Priest can attack him & Keys helps up Priest.
-Priest sets up for South Of Heaven on Keys but Keys pushes Priest’s arm away.
Non Title Match
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defeated Sami Zayn via Cross Rhodes
-After the match Gunther attacks Rhodes
On May 21st, 2026 WWE aired the 712th episode of Main Event live in Columbia South Carolina inside Colonial Life Arena & Greensboro North Carolina inside Greensboro Coliseum & can watch it on WWE’s YouTube.
Matt Cardona defeated Nathan Frazer via Radio Silence (5:24) (This was taped in Columbia South Carolina)
Maxxine Dupri defeated Nikkita Lyons via Crossbody (5:42) (This was taped in Greensboro North Carolina)
Je Von Evans defeated Harlem Lewis via OG Cutter (4:55) (This was taped in Greensboro North Carolina)
On May 23rd, 2026 WWE aired the 44th annual Saturday Night Main Event live in Fort Wayne Indiana inside Allen County War Memorial Coliseum & can watch it on Peacock (United States) & YouTube (Everywhere else).
6 Woman Tag Team Match
Jade Cargill, B Fab & Michin defeated Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss via Jaded on Ripley
Non Title Match
Sol Ruca defeated Women’s Intercontinental Champion Becky Lynch via DQ
-After the match Lynch blindsides Ruca from behind before she lands 3 Manhandle Slams on her and continues to rain down right hands on her.
-We then head backstage where Nick Aldis informs Lynch that Adam Pearce told him that Lynch will be defending her Women’s Intercontinental Title against Ruca at Clash In Italy.
Intercontinental Title Match
Penta (c) defeated Ethan Page via Mexican Destroyer (STILL CHAMPION!!!)
Women’s Tag Team Titles Match
Brie Bella & Paige (c) defeated The Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend & Nia Jax) via Sunset Flip on Jax (STILL CHAMPIONS!!!!)
World Tag Team Titles Match
The Vision (Austin Theory & Logan Paul) (c) defeated Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) via Brass Knuckle on Ford (STILL CHAMPIONS!!!!)
Asuka has responded to the rampant rumors and reports going around about her status with the WWE.
In the blowoff feud match between the Empress of Tomorrow, Asuka, and the Genius of the Sky, Iyo Sky. The biggest headline going into that match on that week was Asuka teasing that she was possibly departing or taking some time off from the WWE.
Following the match, she would embrace in a hug with Sky, and the following night, the two made amends and Asuka departed from the arena, being written off TV so she can handle personal matters back home in Japan.
Now, in her most recent vlog, Asuka confirmed the report from Fightful Select and teased that she could pop in when fans least expect it to prepare for her comeback to the WWE.
“It’s already been about two weeks since my last match at Backlash. I know there are a ton of rumors flying around out there… People asking, ‘Are we ever going to see Asuka wrestle again? Is she going back to Japan? Is she leaving WWE?’ The truth is, it was a personal matter — I reached out to WWE and we talked it through. But let’s be clear — as you all know from watching my matches, I can still go. I am still at the top of my game! I’ve been with WWE for over 10 years now, almost like it was just a given. And because it became such a part of your daily routine, I think my presence there just became something everyone took for granted. But remember… nothing lasts forever. Everything is finite. You see, I’m not just a wrestler by trade; I’m a designer, too. Even the way I live my life has to be art. I’m sure you’re all wondering what’s next for me, and how I’ll be involved with TV and the tours moving forward. But don’t forget — I am still officially with WWE. So there’s a chance I might just pop up in front of you when you least expect it! Let’s be honest, no one will ever make the kind of historic impact I made from day one. I don’t think anyone will ever climb to the top non-stop, grabbing every title and accolade along the way — the way I did. And because I’m a true pioneer, there will NEVER be another Asuka! So from here on out, if you ever catch a glimpse of me, you better cherish it. Because it’s going to be rare.” – Asuka on her YouTube Channel.
H/t to Fightful for the transcription.
On May 20th, 2026 WWE aired the 61st episode of Evolve from Orlando Florida inside WWE Performance Center. The event aired on Tubi (United States) & YouTube (Everywhere else).
Layla Diggs defeated Anya Rune via Moonsault (4:19)
Non Title Match
WWE ID Champion Chazz Hall defeated CJ Valor via Shooting Starboy Press (6:47)
Tate Wilder defeated Kam Hendrix via Twisted Bliss (8:42)
No more indie names for WWE ID talents.
Sources have revealed to Bodyslam.net that Independent Wrestlers who have been signed by WWE for a WWE ID contract will no longer be able to use their indie names. Going forward they will have to use their WWE ID names for all upcoming appearances.
Current WWE ID talent and their indie names:
Aricia Demia going by Anya Rune
Notorious Mimi going by Sloane Jacobs
Starboy Charlie going by Chazz Starboy Hall
Jariel Rivera going by Santi Rivera
Jimmy House going by CJ Valor
Mike Cunningham is now going by Max Abrams
(Please credit Bodyslam.net when using this news.)
On May 17th, 2026 WWE aired the 4th episode of LFG live in Orlando Florida inside WWE Performance Center & can watch it on A&E.
Bayley Humphrey defeated Nikkita Lyons via Chokeslam (4:45)
Tate Wilder defeated Chris Island via Wild Ride Moonsault (4:38)
Chantel Monroe defeated Zena Sterling via Codebreaker (3:48)
The Bella Twins would love to see the iconic reality show be brought back with the new roster WWE has.
When it first originally came out, the Bellas, Naomi, Nattie, plus others would be involved in the first season of Total Divas before the next couple of seasons included more and more women involved in the WWE.
Now, the Bellas are in hopes that one day they will get the call to bring back Total Divas, stating to the Battleground podcast that it’s the perfect time and with the roster the WWE currently has, there are plenty of stories to dive into with those who grew up watching the reality show.
“We’ve had conversations about it for years, about bringing it back. We’ve always pushed hard for that because it really helped the women, not only showcase what they can do in and out of the ring, but it gave our voices such a big platform. I feel like now, with what the women are doing, it’s a perfect time for it to be back, and to showcase what these women are doing, how they’re delivering, and I want to know what some of them are doing inside and outside of the ring. If they were to call, we are back right now, so it might be a yes.”
Nikki Bella was not cleared to compete at WrestleMania 42 due to an ankle injury, however, the return of Paige allowed Brie Bella to still be involved, and, in the end, the duo would become the new Women’s Tag Team Champions.
H/t to Fightful for the transcription.
The biggest women’s fight in MMA history ended in 17 seconds, but TKO’s President doesn’t feel it was meaningful.
Two of the biggest names in women’s MMA clashed on May 16 at the Intuit Dome on Netflix for the MMA clash between Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano. At the end of the night, Rousey was victorious with their signature armbar finish.
While speaking at the JP Morgan Global Technology and Media Conference, TKO President Mark Shapiro was asked about it and explained why he chose to stay away from it rather than invest into the fight.
“It was pitched to us and we did turn it down. That’s to take nothing away from Netflix. They are a great partner and clearly they know what they are doing across the board. They’re in the big event business. They want big spectacle events, and they saw that this is a big spectacle event. We’re in the true MMA business on a meaningful and consistent basis. When we looked at this potential match-up, keep in mind there is a real art and skill to match-making. When you ask Hunter Campbell and Dana White what they think of that matchup prior to it happening, the answer was, ‘That fight will be over in 20 seconds.’ They were off by a few seconds. I don’t think a fight like that, just the way it played out, is really good for MMA. Especially because it’s Netflix and they have an incredible global audience. For them to go to that fight and think that’s what MMA is, I don’t think is good for the sport long-term. We saw it that way and decided to pass on it. Taking nothing away from the legend of Ronda Rousey and the win she got. I guarantee incredible viewership numbers. For us, it was more of a stunt than a meaningful MMA event,” he said.
Rousey has stated that this was her way of rewriting the ending to her legendary MMA career and she did just that on Saturday, May 16 against Carano in the biggest women’s MMA fight of all time.