The October 9 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is the go-home edition before the Money in the Bank Premium Live Event. That’s exactly why WWE has put together a solid lineup to keep fans entertained from start to finish.
CM Punk Returns
CM Punk is set to be one of the top superstars who is entering the men’s Money in the Bank ladder match this weekend. The Best in the World was absent from last week’s episode of SmackDown. Now he’ll be appearing on the show, so we’ll have to see what Punk will say on SmackDown.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles: Fatal Influence (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley
Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid are set to put their Women’s Tag Team Championship on the line. They will face the team of Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley. So it remains to be seen whether Flair and Paxley can somehow pull off the win and become new champions.
WWE SmackDown October 9, 2026 Full Card
- CM Punk Returns
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles: Fatal Influence (c) vs. Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley
Final Thoughts on WWE SmackDown for October 2, 2026
Tonight’s WWE SmackDown promises to deliver high drama and storylines that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With appearances from CM Punk and more, it’s bound to be a show you won’t want to miss. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.
Where to Watch WWE SmackDown on October 9, 2026
WWE SmackDown will air from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana, starting at 8 PM ET on the USA Network and also on-demand viewing. Internationally, fans can also catch the show on streaming platforms like Netflix.
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