January 2, 2026
Season 28
2026 season of WWE SmackDown
2026 season of WWE SmackDown
Drew McIntyre became the new Undisputed WWE Champion by outlasting Cody Rhodes in an epic Three Stages of Hell Match after Jacob Fatu returned and attacked each Superstar
After Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre interfered to end the match between Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Sami Zayn and World Tag Team Champion Jey Uso against The Vision, chaos erupted as Jacob Fatu emerged to attack McIntyre while the rest of the Superstars brawled in a preview of the Royal Rumble Plus, Gunther confronted AJ Styles, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss took down Liv Morgan and Roxanne Perez and much more
Qualifying Matches resume with Damian Priest, Carmelo Hayes and Trick Williams vying for a spot in the Men's Elimination Chamber Match.
The Irresistible Forces set their sights on RHIYO and the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. Uncle Howdy tangles in the ring with Solo Sikoa.
A rematch between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre for the Undisputed WWE Championship threatens to shake up The Road to WrestleMania 42.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign the contract for their title fight at WrestleMania 42. Michin seeks payback on Jade Cargill.
Drew McIntyre's recent ambush lands him in a showdown with Jacob Fatu. The Bella Twins aim for championship gold against The Irresistible Forces.
Giulia defends the Women's U.S. Championship against Tiffany Stratton. Jelly Roll and Kit Wilson escalate their war of words into a one-on-one match.
Randy Orton prepares to meet a mystery guest as The Road to WrestleMania 42 stops in his hometown of St. Louis
Pat McAfee continues to shake up the Undisputed WWE Title picture as he reappears on The Road to Wrestlemania 42 in San Jose, Calif.
The annual Andre the Giant Battle Royal ensues on the eve of WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas. The Wyatt Sicks battle the MFTs in an Eight-Man Street Fight.
The Superstars of SmackDown touch down in Texas to face the consequences of a historic Wrestlemania 42 weekend.
Charlotte Flair sets her sights on Jacy Jayne of Fatal Influence. Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.
Rhea Ripley joins a wary Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss to battle Fatal Influence. Tiffany Stratton defends the Women's U.S. Title against Kiana James.
Gunther considers moving to SmackDown to continue his pursuit of Cody Rhodes. Trick Williams brings the U.S. Title home to South Carolina.
After being attacked by Talla Tonga, Shinsuke Nakamura gets the opportunity to retaliate when they meet one-on-one.
Axiom arrives in Barcelona for a homecoming showdown against The Miz. Clash in Italy fast approaches.
King and Queen of the Ring Qualifiers resume in Bologna, Italy. The fallout from WWE Clash in Italy continues to ripple through SmackDown.
The first round of the King and Queen of the ring Tournament concludes. Gunther lays out the terms for his rematch against Cody Rhodes.