WWE SmackDown Preview: Confirmed matches and segments (06-26-2026)
WWE SmackDown was taped on Tuesday from the O2 Arena in London, England. This broadcast is the go-home show for the Night of Champions event, and several matches and segments will be airing on USA Network in the usual Friday night timeslot for viewers in the US.
WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Gunther and Sami Zayn will be meeting in the ring ahead of their triple threat title match at Night of Champions this weekend, as will Trick Williams and Ricky Saints ahead of their respective US Title match.
In terms of the actual matches on the show: Women’s U.S. Champion Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss vs. B-Fab and Michin, AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer, AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer, Paige vs. Jacy Jayne, Giulia vs. Kiana James and Danhausen and Matt Cardona vs. Angel and Berto are all confirmed.
WWE SmackDown Matches tonight
Here are all of the matches and segments for tonight’s show:
- WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Gunther, and Sami Zayn go face-to-face before their title match at Night of Champions
- Women’s U.S. Champion Tiffany Stratton and Alexa Bliss vs. B-Fab and Michin
- AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer
- Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green
- Paige vs. Jacy Jayne
- Giulia vs. Kiana James
- U.S. Champion Trick Williams and Ricky Saints meet face-to-face before their match at Night of Champions
- Danhausen and Matt Cardona vs. Angel and Berto
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