WWE is taping this week’s episode of SmackDown tonight following Raw, and new details have emerged about the upcoming show’s planned lineup. The company is conducting a double taping session, with next week’s Raw and SmackDown also scheduled for Friday.
According to recent reports, tonight’s WWE SmackDown taping features the following segments:
- Opening promo with Kevin Owens, interrupted by CM Punk, with involvement from Nick Aldis, Gunther, and Finn Balor
- Segment featuring Chelsea Green and Tiffany Stratton
- Match: Chelsea Green & Tiffany Stratton vs. Lash Legend & Nia Jax
- Segment with Nick Aldis, Danhausen, and Gunther
- Paige vs. Jacy Jayne
- Promo segment with Cody Rhodes and Finn Balor
- Segment featuring Trick Williams & Lil Yachty, with Baron Corbin involved
- Interview with Cody Rhodes featuring Randy Orton
- Interview with Tatum Paxley with Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss
- Rey Fenix interview where Ricky Saints gets involved
- Michin vs. Tatum Paxley
- Segment featuring Blake Monroe
- Backstage segment with Damian Priest and R Truth, featuring War Raiders
- Nick Aldis backstage segment with Irresistible Forces, The Miz, and Kit Wilson
- Main event: Gunther vs. Finn Balor
WWE SmackDown will air Friday night on USA Network in the US and Netflix internationally. Live coverage will be available through standard WWE broadcasting channels.
