WWE Friday Night SmackDown in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, Live on the USA Network, May 1st, 2026 — The Episode Preview:
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Location: BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA.
Start Time: 8 P.M. ET / 7 P.M. CT / 5 P.M. PT. Live on the USA Network.
The May 1st, WWE Friday Night SmackDown Episode Preview & What You Need To Know:
Jacob Fatu comes to SmackDown after taking down Roman Reigns with the Tongan Death Grip, as he made the WWE World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns lose his breath, and be in fear as he accepted Jacob Fatu's challenge for WWE Backlash. Tonight, we'll hear from Jacob Fatu as he sends more shots, but will The Usos also make a stop by again? A lot of tension is happening in the Fatu Family.
The American Nightmare, Cody Rhodes, will be opening Friday Night SmackDown in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as he talks to the WWE Universe. We’re weeks from WrestleMania as he defeated Randy Orton in the Main Event of Night One. But with an injury to the eye and no notable challengers at this moment in time, what’ll the Undisputed WWE Champion have to say to the WWE Universe tonight? And will someone we didn’t expect confront Cody Rhodes? A lot of questions for tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
Brie Bella & Paige will defend their WWE Women's Tag Team Titles for a 2nd Time, but against the team that lost their WWE Women's Tag Team Titles at WrestleMania in Lash Legend & Nia Jax. Last week, while Brie Bella & Paige were defending their titles, they were attacked by Fatal Influence as they debuted on the Main Roster. Could a part two happen tonight, or will we have a clean Women's Tag Team Title match tonight?
Charlotte Flair has a bone to pick with the leader of Fatal Influence, as last week Fatal Influence made their long-awaited arrival to the Main Roster, taking out the majority of the SmackDown Women’s Roster, even the top star in the WWE Women’s Champion, Rhea Ripley. Tonight, Charlotte Flair will be in the ring with Jacy Jayne, as a big-time match will be taking place tonight as the Queen is looking to take down the newbie on SmackDown.
Sami Zayn last week disguised himself as a Gingerbeard Man as he attacked the WWE United States Champion Trick Williams, as he is sour about losing his title at WrestleMania to Trick Williams, but Sami Zayn has an open-kick tonight as he sends a message to the WWE United States Champion Trick Williams.
Ricky Saints has arrived, after having a very successful stint in NXT as the WWE NXT Champion & WWE NXT North American Champion. Ricky Saints has now been signed to the Friday Night SmackDown Roster. Ricky Saints is now in a new territory, but has his first on Friday Night SmackDown Match in Tulsa, Oklahoma, tonight as he faces an unknown opponent. Can Ricky Saints make a good first impression tonight on SmackDown? What does the future hold for Ricky Saints on the Friday Night SmackDown Brand?
Royce Keys is riding high as he won the Andre the Giant Battle Royale during WrestleMania SmackDown. But now wants to continue his momentum as he takes on someone tonight. Also, to note in the past weeks, we have seen him have encounters with the leader of the MFTs in Solo Sikoa. Can Solo Sikoa make another appearance, trying to pursue Royce Keys?
The Matches Announced for the May 1st Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:
Brie Bella & Paige (with Nikki Bella) (c) vs. The Irresistible Forces (Lash Legend & Nia Jax) in a WWE Women's Tag Team Title Match.
Charlotte Flair (with Alexa Bliss) vs. Jacy Jayne (with Fallon Henley & Lainey Reid) in a Singles Match.
Ricky Saints SmackDown Debut Tonight.
Royce Keys is in Action Tonight.
The Appearances & Segments Announced for the May 1st Episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown:
Jacob Fatu returns to Friday Night SmackDown after brutally securing a title match against Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash.
Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicks off Friday Night SmackDown.
We'll hear from Sami Zayn tonight on Friday Night SmackDown.
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