WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the King Adbullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. We’re just one day away from the Royal Rumble, and SmackDown takes place today at 12pm ET, but will air at 8pm ET in the United States on the USA Network. Tonight, Cody Rhodes tells us what he wants to talk about, Sami Zayn comes face to face with Drew McIntyre, and more. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: January 30, 2026
Carmelo Hayes issues United States Championship Open Challenge
WWE’s official preview:
Fighting champion Carmelo Hayes has issued another United States Title Open Challenge.
Who will step into the spotlight to attempt to dethrone Him?
Ilja Dragunov vs. The Miz
WWE’s official preview:
After The Miz cost him his United States Title Match against Carmelo Hayes last week, Ilja Dragunov is out for retribution when he takes on The A-Lister, tonight at 8e/7c on SmackDown on USA.
Cody Rhodes discusses tomorrow’s Royal Rumble
WWE’s official preview:
After engaging in a chaotic brawl with Jacob Fatu at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cody Rhodes returns to SmackDown en route to the Royal Rumble Match.
Drew McIntyre and Sami Zayn come face to face ahead of Royal Rumble
WWE’s official preview:
After defeating Randy Orton, Damian Priest and Trick Williams in a Fatal 4-Way Match at Saturday Night’s Main Event to become the No. 1 Contender to Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre, Sami Zayn will come face-to-face with the titleholder one night before their clash at Royal Rumble.
