SmackDown Goes International: Barcelona Go-Home Hype for Clash in Italy (May 29, 2026 Preview)
WWE Friday Night SmackDown hits the road for a special international edition live from Barcelona, Spain tonight, serving as the final stop before WWE Clash in Italy this Sunday.
With the wrestlers already living it up on IG (as you pointed out ), expect a high-energy show packed with promos, final build for the big PLE matches, and whatever last-minute magic the Barcelona crowd brings.
It’s airing at the usual 8 PM ET / 7 PM CT on USA Network stateside — not too weird this time, though international Netflix viewers get it live earlier in the afternoon US time due to the time zone difference.
Here’s the full lineup, my quick predictions, and the latest episode of our podcast.
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SmackDown May 29, 2026 Lineup
Axiom vs. The Miz
Countdown to Clash in Italy
Attendees will be able to see in action some of the top WWE Superstars from the current roster, including:
WWE Undisputed Champion Cody Rhodes, Drew McIntyre, WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, World Tag Team Champions The Usos, Gunther, Sami Zayn,Damian Priest, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss, among others.
SmackDown Predictions
The Miz defeats Axiom
Tiffany Stratton Open Challenge: Tiffany Stratton defeats B-Fab
Jey Uso defeats Solo Sikoa
Carmelo Hayes defeats Trick Williams
Backstage: Charlotte Flair gets a phone call from the mystery woman to be the manager in order to get the title from either Jade Cargill or Rhea Ripley.
Backstage: Alexa Bliss found the "Yowie Wowie" phone that symbolizes her transformation into The Fiend version of herself.
Royce Keys defeats Austin Theory
Main Event: Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest and R-Truth defeats Bron Breakker, Kit Wilson and Rusev Post-Match CM Punk saves Cody Rhodes
WWE SmackDown is one of WWE's flagship weekly programs, showcasing the biggest Superstars on the SmackDown brand in explosive matches, heated rivalries, intense promos, and major storyline advancements that shape the future of WWE.
It airs live every Friday at 8 p.m. ET on the USA Network (in the US), with episodes also available on demand shortly after the live broadcast on Peacock (in the US) and on WWE Network or Netflix internationally (depending on the region).
