As the road to the next WWE Money in the Bank heats up, Friday’s (September 25, 2026) edition of SmackDown rolls into town with a loaded card featuring high-stakes Money in the Bank qualifiers!
Plus, a marquee tag team collision pairing world champions with powerhouse muscle, and enough star power to blow the roof off the arena.
Check out our preview, along with my predictions and my latest YouTube video.
9/23 Updates
FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026
WWE SMACKDOWN — OFFICIAL MATCH CARD
PREDICTIONS & ANALYSIS
Utilizing the brutal environment of the steel cage to his full advantage, Corbin uses his veteran cunning and overwhelming size to ground Trick, ultimately slamming the door shut on the challenger's championship aspirations.
A triple-threat full of heavy friction where Punk finds a way to capitalize on the chaos between Bálor and Gunther to punch his ticket.
Charlotte controls the pace early and Lash brings raw power, but Giulia's relentless momentum shines through to secure the massive spot.
Cody and Oba pick up the win as Seth Rollins makes his presence felt, costing The Vision and deepening internal group friction.
R-Truth jumps Damian Priest from behind, only for a completely snapped Kevin Owens to immediately blindside R-Truth from behind.
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 broadcast on Peacock (in the US) and on WWE Network or Netflix internationally (depending on the region).
Note: While WWE Premium Live Events moved to ESPN platforms, SmackDown's weekly broadcast and on-demand streaming home in the US remains anchored to USA Network and Peacock.
