This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY and it will be the first SmackDown of 2026. WWE has announced some big matches for tonight’s show as Giulia is set to challenge Chelsea Green for the Women’s United States Championship, and Aleister Black will be facing off against Damian Priest in an Ambulance Match.
Ahead of SmackDown this week PWInsider is reporting that Jordynne Grace is backstage in Buffalo and is expected to appear on the show. Grace first signed with WWE in January of 2025 and has been one of the top stars on the NXT brand since then. In recent weeks WWE has featured a number of NXT’s top stars on main roster programming such as Joe Hendry, Trick Williams and Je’Von Evans.
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
– Drew McIntyre set to reveal stipulations for 3 Stages of Hell Match against Cody Rhodes
– Damian Priest goes to war against Aleister Black in an Ambulance Match
– Giulia challenges Chelsea Green in a Women’s United States Championship Match
– Rhea Ripley, IYO SKY, Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss take on Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax and Lash Legend
Stay tuned for updates.