Updated WWE SmackDown London Lineup and Predictions
WWE continues their latest tour with a live SmackDown in London this Friday (January 16, 2026). The show will air on Netflix and the USA Network from the OVO Arena Wembley, promising an extra-packed night of high drama, surprise twists, and big-match action that’s sure to thrill both longtime fans and newcomers alike.
We have the full lineup for the event below, including every officially announced superstar, plus my match-by-match predictions.
1/15 Update
WWE SmackDown London Lineup
WWE Championship #1 Contender Tournament Qualifying Match: Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov
WWE Championship #1 Contender Tournament Qualifier: Trick Williams vs. Matt Cardona
United States Championship Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes vs. ?
WWE Championship #1 Contender Tournament Qualifier: Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa
WWE Championship #1 Contender Tournament Qualifier: Randy Orton vs. The Miz
Also Officially Announced
Jade Cargill
Drew McIntyre
Tiffany Stratton
Charlotte Flair
Alexa Bliss
Sami Zayn
Chelsea Green
Cards and Talents are always subject to change.
SmackDown Predictions
Randy Orton defeats The Miz
Matt Cardona defeats Trick Williams
Erik Rowan defeats Carmelo Hayes to become new US Champion
Ilja Dragunov vs Sami Zayn ends in a No Contest when Solo Sikoa uses the Samoan Spike on Sami Zayn and then Ilja Dragunov takes out all members of MFTs.
Damian Priest defeats Solo Sikoa
Drew McIntyre sleeps at his house and all the doors are locked.
Backstage Segment: Johnny Gargano attacks Nathan Frazer again and then Jacob Fatu attacks him.
Cody Rhodes making his entrance as his version of Bron Breakker and then Paul Heyman looks at Cody Rhodes and tells him not to be disguised as Bron Breakker.
Main Event: Alexa Bliss defeats Nia Jax by DQ
