SmackDown returned to a two-hour format this week, but more importantly, Sami Zayn returned to the blue brand as the new WWE champion following his win at Night of Champions.

The July 3 episode of WWE SmackDown caused some confusion over next week’s match between Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes for the US title. Hayes came to the ring looking for another shot at the title,

Cody Rhodes was reminded of that on the final WWE SmackDown before Night of Champions. Rhodes is scheduled to defe

A women’s bout has been added to WWE SmackDown. World Wrestling Entertainment announced that one-half of the Women’s Tag Team Champions, Brie Bella, will take on Fatal Influence member Lainey Reid on the July 3 episode of SmackDown.

Matt Cardona has looked back on the first six months of his full-time return to WWE and shared a message with fans. Even though things haven’t gone the way he hoped on SmackDown, Cardona says he has braved through enough tough times before and has no plans to quit.

WWE SmackDown aired from the O2 Arena in London, England on June 23, 2026. The episode featured the advancement of multiple angles as Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga split away from the MFTs just days after Solo Sikoa spiked his own brother Jimmy Uso in the name of his family.

Sami Zayn makes his first ever appearance on Friday Night SmackDown as the WWE Champion. Here's the start time, match card, how to watch and live stream.

The Independence Eve show had a pretty big main event, which saw Cody Rhodes clinch a title shot against WWE Champion Sami Zayn. If you want to read more about the show, the WWE SmackDown 7/3/2026 Results Page has you covered.