WWE SmackDown is live tonight from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma! Change is in the air as new SmackDown Superstar Ricky Saints makes his debut and Jacy Jayne takes on Charlotte Flair. Let’s take a look at everything announced for tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown card: May 1, 2026
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicks off SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
After addressing Randy Orton’s vicious punt attack and the aftermath of WrestleMania last week, what will be the next challenge facing Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes?
The American Nightmare kicks off SmackDown tonight.
Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut
WWE’s official preview:
Dynamic NXT Superstar Ricky Saints is set to make his SmackDown debut tonight at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne
WWE’s official preview:
Last week, Fatal Influence stunned SmackDown with a pair of coordinated attacks. First, they unleashed an assault on WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige, and Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss, during their tag team match.
Then the devious faction attacked new WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley during her impromptu matchup against Jacy Jayne.
Tonight, The Queen is taking it upon herself to teach a valuable lesson to The Rockstar when they square off one-on-one.
Jacob Fatu returns to SmackDown
WWE’s official preview:
After an explosive confrontation with World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns on Raw, what will be the fallout for Jacob Fatu heading into his title match against The OTC at WWE Backlash?
