WWE SmackDown Preview: Confirmed matches and segments (07-03-2026)
WWE SmackDown was taped earlier this week from the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey, and will be airing as always on USA Network tonight. Several matches and segments have already been confirmed for the show, including the fallout from the Night of Champions PLE this past weekend.
Sami Zayn returns to SmackDown as the new Undisputed WWE Champion after beating Cody Rhodes and Gunther at Night of Champions. Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green team to take on Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin, Rey Fenix defends the AAA Cruiserweight Title against El Hijo del Vikingo and Brie Bella takes on Lainey Reid.
WWE SmackDown Tonight
Here are all of the matches and segments that have been officially confirmed by WWE for tonight:
- Sami Zayn returns to SmackDown the new Undisputed WWE Champion
- Charlotte Flair, Tiffany Stratton and Chelsea Green combine to take on Jade Cargill, B-Fab and Michin
- Rey Fenix defends the AAA Cruiserweight Title against El Hijo del Vikingo
- Brie Bella takes on Lainey Reid
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