WWE SmackDown Buffalo 1/2/26 Super Preview
WWE SmackDown returns to a full three hours this Friday, January 2, 2026! The all-new episode — featuring a high-stakes Ambulance Match and plenty of extra surprises — will air live on Netflix and the USA Network from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY.
We’ve got the full lineup for the event, listing every officially announced superstar on the card, along with my in-depth predictions.
Tickets are available at Ticketmaster.
WWE SmackDown Buffalo 1/2/26 Official Lineup
Eight Women Tag Team Match: Nia Jax, Lash Legend & The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane) vs. Rhea Ripley, Alexa Bliss, Charlotte Flair & IYO SKY
Jade Cargill vs. Michin
Ambulance Match: Aleister Black vs. Damian Priest
Also officially announced:
Cody Rhodes
Tiffany Stratton
Drew McIntyre
Randy Orton
Sami Zayn
Solo Sikoa
Chelsea Green
The Street Profits
Cards and Talents are always subject to change.
SmackDown Predictions
Eight Women Tag Match: Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Rhea Ripley and Iyo Sky defeats The Kabuki Warriors, Lash Legend and Nia Jax.
Michin defeats Jade Cargill to win the WWE Women's Championship during the match Tiffany Stratton screws Jade Cargill
Giulia and Kiana James wants the US Title back but Chelsea Green delivers a low blow on the segment
US Title Open Challenge: Tama Tonga defeats Carmelo Hayes
Miz TV with Special Guest: Solo Sikoa - Solo Sikoa talked to The Miz about Uncle Howdy's existence but Uncle Howdy delivers the Sister Abigail on Solo Sikoa and then does it again on The Miz.
Ambulance Match: Damian Priest defeats Aleister Black thanks to R-Truth