WWE SmackDown Tonight (5/1/26): Start Time, Match Card, How To Watch & Live Stream

As he stated this past Friday night, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is an easy man to find but a hard one to beat.

The American Nightmare withstood Randy Orton's best shot at WrestleMania 42, and even though he is not medically cleared to compete at this time, he sent a message to all of WWE (including TKO management) that he is ready for any and all challenges that lie ahead.

So what is next for the WWE Champion? Perhaps we'll all find out tonight when WWE SmackDown emanates from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley is expected to be in the house, and Mami will most assuredly want to get her hands on Jacy Jayne and the rest of Fatal Influence.

The former NXT Women's Champion and her friends made their SmackDown debut this past Friday night and made a major statement in the process by attacking several main roster veterans, including Ripley, Brie Bella, Paige, Alexa Bliss, and Charlotte Flair.

Mami may have to wait her turn for another crack at Jacy Jayne, however, as she's currently scheduled to battle The Queen one-on-one later tonight.

Speaking of debuts, former NXT and NXT North American Champion Ricky Saints will march into his first episode of television as an official member of the SmackDown roster. It's unclear what General Manager Nick Aldis has in store for Saints, but it is interesting that he now finds himself on the same brand as his old AEW running buddies Cody Rhodes and Royce Keys.

Saints also has some history with Danhausen. The very nice, very evil Superstar publicly humiliated The Miz again last week, and could very well continue his reign of terror over the A-lister tonight in Tulsa.

Plus, Men's United States Champion Trick Williams will no doubt be out for some revenge after Lil Yachty and himself were ambushed by Sami Zayn, who was masquerading around the ring as the Gingerbread Man.

WWE has announced that Jacob Fatu will be in Tulsa tonight just days after Roman Reigns accepted his challenge for Backlash, while Drew McIntyre, Randy Orton, Jade Cargill and WWE Women's United States Champion Tiffany Stratton are all being advertised for the show locally.

Just remember that the card is always subject to change, so check back for updates as WWE may make more announcements ahead of SmackDown going live tonight on the USA Network.

WWE Women's Tag Team Title Match

Nia Jax and Lash Legend walked into WrestleMania 42 with the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles around their waist, but it was Brie Bella and Paige who left Allegiant Stadium with them in their possession. In a late addition to the card, it's been announced that their first defense will happen tonight on SmackDown against the former champions. The question is whether they'll get the opportunity to finish the match after what Fatal Influence did this past week.

Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne

Two-time NXT Women's Champion Jacy Jayne certainly made an impact when herself and the rest of Fatal Influence made their SmackDown debut. They laid out WWE Women's Champion Rhea Ripley, WWE Women's Tag Team Champions Brie Bella and Paige, and the team of Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair. The Queen was none too pleased with what went down seven days ago, and she'll step into the ring later tonight for a fight with the newest addition to the Blue Brand.

How to watch WWE SmackDown tonight:

Watch: USA Network

WWE SmackDown time:

Time: 8 p.m. EST (7 p.m. CST)

WWE SmackDown location:

Location: BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma

WWE Smackdown card (Announced):

• WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicks off the show

• Former NXT Champion Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut

• Jacob Fatu will appear

• We'll hear from Sami Zayn

• Paige & Brie Bella (c) vs. Nia Jax & Lash Legend for the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship

• Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne

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