Posted on 1/02/126 by Colin Vassallo
The first Smackdown of 2026 takes place live tonight from
the KeyBank Arena in Buffalo, New York and it will be a
three hour affair, with the show adding an extra hour moving
forward.
Three matches have been announced for tonight, including
Jade Cargill vs Michin in a non-title match, Chelsea Green
defends the WWE Women’s U.S. title against Giulia, an eight-
woman tag match with Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Charlotte Flair,
and Alexa Bliss vs Nia Jax, Lash Legend, Asuka, and Kairi
Sane, and the main event featuring Damian Priest vs Aleister
Black in an ambulance match.
Plus, WWE champion Cody Rhodes also appears ahead of the
Three Stages of Hell match and his opponent Drew McIntyre
reveals the match stipulations.
All this plus more on USA Network starting at 8PM ET. The
show airs on Netflix live for international viewers.