After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.

May 22, 2026

May 29, 2026

May 15, 2026

An Eight-Woman Tag Team Match features Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and IYO SKY taking on The Kabuki Warriors, Nia Jax and Lash Legend.

January 2, 2026

Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed WWE Champion by outlasting Cody Rhodes in an epic Three Stages of Hell Match after Jacob Fatu returned and attacked each Superstar

January 9, 2026

Qualifying Matches begin in London to decide who will fight at Saturday Night's Main Event to earn an Undisputed WWE Title Match at Royal Rumble.

January 16, 2026

Montreal hosts a Triple Threat Match to decide the new No. 1 Contenders to the WWE Women's Tag Team Title. The Wyatt Sicks duel The MFTs.

January 23, 2026

After Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre interfered to end the match between Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and World Tag Team Champion Jey Uso against The Vision, chaos erupted as Jacob Fatu emerged to attack McIntyre while the rest of the Superstars brawled in a preview of the Royal Rumble Plus, Gunther confronted AJ Styles, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss took down Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez and much more

January 30, 2026

Following a historic Royal Rumble, the Superstars of SmackDown begin The Road to WrestleMania 42 with a big night in Charlotte, N.C.

February 6, 2026

Jade Cargill defends the WWE Women's Championship against SmackDown newcomer Jordynne Grace. Elimination Chamber Qualifying Matches continue.

February 13, 2026

Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.

February 20, 2026

The Irresistible Forces set their sights on RHIYO and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Uncle Howdy tangles in the ring with Solo Sikoa.

February 27, 2026

A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.

March 6, 2026

Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign the contract for their title fight at WrestleMania 42. Michin seeks payback on Jade Cargill.

March 13, 2026

Drew McIntyre's recent ambush lands him in a showdown with Jacob Fatu. The Bella Twins aim for championship gold against The Irresistible Forces.

March 20, 2026

Giulia defends the Women's U.S. Championship against Tiffany Stratton. Jelly Roll and Kit Wilson escalate their war of words into a one-on-one match.

March 27, 2026

Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis

April 3, 2026

Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.

April 10, 2026

The annual Andre the Giant Battle Royal ensues on the eve of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Wyatt Sicks battle the MFTs in an Eight-Man Street Fight.

April 17, 2026

The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.

April 24, 2026

Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.

May 1, 2026

Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.

May 8, 2026

Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.

Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.

King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.

June 5, 2026

The first round of the King and Queen of the ring Tournament concludes. Gunther lays out the terms for his rematch against Cody Rhodes.

June 12, 2026

Cody Rhodes and Gunther meet again in an Undisputed WWE Title rematch with Sami Zayn as special guest referee. The Queen of the Ring Semifinals begin.

June 19, 2026

Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn cross paths on the eve of their Night of Champions showdown. Former friends Giulia and Kiana James collide.

June 26, 2026

After defeating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions, Sami Zayn begins his inaugural reign as Undisputed WWE Champion.

July 3, 2026

Finn Bálor seeks payback against Tama Tonga following a backstage attack. Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes reignite their rivalry.

July 10, 2026

A Saturday Night's Main Event of epic proportions looms over the Superstars of SmackDown as they arrive in Albany, New York.

July 17, 2026

Nia Jax seeks payback and opportunity in a showdown against Charlotte Flair with a spot in the SummerSlam Ladder Match on the line.

July 24, 2026

On the eve of SummerSlam, Giulia and Lash Legend compete for the last spot in the Interim WWE Women's Championship Ladder Match.

July 31, 2026

The Superstars of SmackDown navigate the aftermath of SummerSlam. Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill escalate their rivalry into a one-on-one showdown.

August 7, 2026

Carmelo Hayes comes home to Boston for a U.S. Title fight against reigning champion Baron Corbin. Jacy Jayne challenges Tiffany Stratton.

August 14, 2026

In a showdown two decades in the making, CM Punk and Kevin Owens collide for the Undisputed WWE Championship in Toronto.

August 21, 2026

CM Punk and Kevin Owens reckon with the brutal ending of their Undisputed WWE Title Match. Tatum Paxley battles Michin in her Smackdown in-ring debut.

August 28, 2026

The Undisputed WWE Title picture is in chaos after Sami Zayn's rampage. Cody Rhodes addresses Randy Orton before Sunday Night's Main Event.

September 4, 2026

CM Punk puts the Undisputed WWE Title on the line against a desperate Sami Zayn in Mexico City. Nia Jax challenges WWE Women's Champion Chelsea Green.

September 11, 2026

Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches continue. Cody Rhodes sits down with Michael Cole for an exclusive interview to discuss Randy Orton and more.

September 18, 2026

Men's and Women's Money in the Bank Qualifying Matches resume with CM Punk, Finn Bálor and Gunther joining the fray.

September 25, 2026

Cody Rhodes, Kevin Owens and Johnny Gargano fight in a Triple Threat Match for the final spot in the upcoming Men's Money in the Bank Ladder Match.

October 2, 2026

CM Punk makes his intentions known on the eve of WWE Money in the Bank. Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley clash with Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid.

October 9, 2026

Cody Rhodes gets his wish to come face-to-face with Randy Orton. R-Truth collides with former tag team partner Damian Priest.

October 16, 2026

Alexa Bliss & Tatum Paxley defend the WWE Women's Tag Team Title against Michin & B-Fab. Giulia battles Blake Monroe in a Street Fight.

October 23, 2026

October 30, 2026

The superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment's "SmackDown" brand collide each and every Friday on WWE Friday Night SmackDown.

May 22, 2026

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