Breaking: Major WWE Champion Pinned On SmackDown Ahead Of Backlash
A major champion was shockingly pinned on tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown.
Last week on the blue brand, Damian Priest and R-Truth successfully defended their WWE Tag Team Championship against Fraxiom. However, all four superstars were ambushed after the match by Talla Tonga.
Tonight, Priest went one-on-one with Talla Tonga. Ahead of the match, the former World Heavyweight Champion instructed his injured partner, R-Truth, to stay backstage and avoid getting involved.
Talla Tonga Pins Damian Priest On WWE SmackDown
While the match went back and forth between Damian Priest and Talla Tonga, but the latter gained the upper hand after interference from his MFTs partners, Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga, who distracted the referee and attacked The Archer of Infamy.
Despite Priest’s instructions, R-Truth rushed to the ringside to help his tag team partner, only to nearly get taken out himself before the former World Heavyweight Champion stepped in to save him.
The distraction, however, allowed Talla Tonga to finish off Priest and pin him for the victory on the night before Backlash. With the win, Talla Tonga remains undefeated in singles competition since arriving on the main roster.
After the match, The MFTs attempted to gang up on Priest and Truth before Royce Keys rushed to the ring, forcing Solo Sikoa and his faction to retreat.
OH NO 😟
Off the distraction, Talla Tonga picks up the win! pic.twitter.com/IjA7X2DSC8
— WWE (@WWE) May 9, 2026
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