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Tonight’s WWE SmackDown, airing May 1, 2026, promises an action-packed night live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The show sees “The Queen” Charlotte Flair take on Fatal Influence’s Jacy Jayne in a Singles Match. Plus, former WWE NXT Champion “Absolute” Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut.
The show kicks off at 8:00 PM ET on the USA Network and is available for international fans on streaming platforms like Netflix. Ringside News will provide live, match-by-match updates and highlights throughout the night. Stay tuned to this page, refresh for the latest results as the action unfolds, and join the conversation in the comments below!
Matches & Key Moments Scheduled for WWE SmackDown on May 1, 2026
- Singles Match: “The Queen” Charlotte Flair vs. Fatal Influence’s Jacy Jayne
- WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Match: WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella and Paige (c) vs. The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax and “The Boujee Bully” Lash Legend)
- We’ll Hear From Sami Zayn
- “The Samoan Werewolf” Jacob Fatu will appear
- Undisputed WWE Champion “The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes will kick off SmackDown
- Former WWE NXT Champion “Absolute” Ricky Saints makes his SmackDown debut
WWE SmackDown Results (5/1/26): Live Match Updates and Highlights
The show opens up with a video package looking at what transpired between Jacob Fatu and World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns from RAW.
Joe Tessitore and Wade Barrett then welcomes us to the show as Cody Rhodes’ music hits and he makes his way down to the ring. Cody then grabs a mic and starts off by asking the fans what they want to talk about. Cody then says it is nice when we can give some new information and he has some. Cody then says earlier tonight he met with the medical staff and Nick Aldis to find out if he is medically cleared for action. Cody then says he is cleared for action. Cody then says that begets the question what’s next for him on Smackdown. Ricky Saints’ music then hits and he interrupts Cody.
Ricky then grabs a mic and starts off by saying the fans boo what they don’t understand. Ricky then says he is young, successful, rich and suave. Ricky then says he and Cody aren’t strangers to one another, but he knows that Cody feels the change in the air and that change is “The Revolution” that he’s leading. Ricky then says he is the man and i’s now Friday Night Saints, but Cody says he’s happy to have Saints on SmackDown. Cody then asks Ricky what the difference is between the last time that he stepped up to him and now and Ricky says it’s Cody’s state of health right now. Ricky then reminds Cody that he is a former NXT Champion and NXT North American Champion and he is here to relief Cody of his duties as Undisputed WWE Champion.
Cody then says Ricky pulled an easy thread and agrees to square off against Ricky in the ring. Both men then shake hands, but Ricky says he didn’t come to the ring to make a statement. Ricky then says he came to change what SmackDown is about. Cody then responds by telling Ricky he is easy to find and hard to beat.
We then take a look at what happened with Fatal Influence on last week’s show.
We then see Cathy Kelley with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss. Cathy asks Charlotte about her match and the number’s advantage. Rhea Ripley then shows up and says she can answer that. Rhea then says she tried to take on Fatal Influence alone and she got ambushed. Rhea then says she will put her issues aside. Alexa then says she appreciates it, but Charlotte says they might have teamed before but not again. Rhea then points out the numbers situation. Alexa then says she appreciates it and Charlotte says she understands their alliance, but three’s a crowd.
Singles Match: “The Queen” Charlotte Flair vs. Fatal Influence’s Jacy Jayne
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