WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada! We’re just a day away from Saturday Night’s Main Event in the same building, but before we get there, the WWE Tag Team Championship is on the line, we find out who’s next for the Women’s Tag Titles, and more. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: January 23, 2026
Carmelo Hayes holds United States Championship Open Challenge
WWE’s official preview:
Tonight, Carmelo Hayes will continue the tradition that was reignited by Sami Zayn and Ilja Dragunov when he once again hosts a United States Title Open Challenge.
Who will answer the challenge this week?
Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green
WWE’s official preview:
After finding herself in the middle of the confrontation between WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill and Jordynne Grace, Chelsea Green must now face the wrathful Storm.
Will Green make it out of Montreal in one piece?
Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams
WWE’s official preview:
Damian Priest is set to take on Trick Williams one night before both Superstars, Randy Orton, and Sami Zayn compete in an Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Fatal 4-Way Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Cody Rhodes interviewed before clash with Jacob Fatu
WWE’s official preview:
After an explosive confrontation with Jacob Fatu last week on SmackDown, Cody Rhodes will sit down for an exclusive interview one night before his match against The Samoan Werewolf at Saturday Night’s Main Event.
Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair vs. Nia Jax and Lash Legend vs. Giulia and Kiana James to determine the #1 contenders for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship
WWE’s official preview:
Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, Nia Jax and Lash Legend, and Giulia and Kiana James will square off in an intense WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender’s Triple Threat Match.
The Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. The MFTs for the WWE Tag Team Championship
WWE’s official preview:
After months of warring between the factions, WWE Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Sicks will go head-to-head against The MFTs
Who will walk out of Montreal the WWE Tag Team Champions?
