Tonight's episode of WWE SmackDown (May 1, 2026) emanates out of the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will air at 8 p.m. ET on the USA Network.
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Preview & Predictions for WWE SmackDown:
On tap for tonight's episode, we'll see the main roster debut of Ricky Saints, joining the blue brand in the latest round of call-ups from NXT. Saints wrapped up his time on the developmental side of things with this week's loss on NXT to Shiloh Hill, doing the customary deed of losing on his way out. Unlike that loss, a debut means an almost sure bet for a victory. Of course, it isn't a 100% certainty, as there are people like Karrion Kross who were unstoppable in NXT and still managed to lose their main roster debut, but the track record is there that he'll likely be fed someone. Technically, he could debut without wrestling, but that's also unlikely. As far as potential opponents go, I'd assume he'll likely beat one of Matt Cardona, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rey Fenix, Fraxiom, or maybe Johnny Gargano, but it would be very interesting if he crossed paths with one of his good friends in Cody Rhodes. That would be a great means to put him over as a star to watch out for.
Another new addition to the roster, Jacy Jayne, will be in action against Charlotte Flair, who seeks to get some payback for how Fatal Influence not only attacked her and her partner Alexa Bliss, but ruined their opportunity to win back the WWE Women's Tag Team Championship. I'd expect Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid to get involved to either cost Jayne the match by disqualification just like last week's match with Rhea Ripley, or to interfere and give Jayne the edge to squeak out a victory over The Queen.
How does Trick Williams respond to Sami Zayn attacking him from behind last week while dressed up as The Gingerbread Man? What's next for The Miz, Kit Wilson, and Danhausen? Let's find out!
Here are your results for WWE SmackDown - May 1, 2026:
- TBD - Cody Rhodes kicks off SmackDown
- TBD - Jacob Fatu returns to SmackDown after brutally securing a title match against Roman Reigns at WWE Backlash
- TBD - Charlotte Flair vs Jacy Jayne
- TBD - Ricky Saints debut
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