Last time in action: Bliss and Flair vs. Ripley and Sky ended in a no contest (Raw, Dec. 1), Jax and Legend defeated Kabuki Warriors (SD, Dec. 15) The first match of the night was the big eight-woman tag match with Ripley, Sky, Bliss and Flair taking on Asuka, Kairi Sane, Jax and Legend.

Jordynne Grace looks to be making a long-term stay on the "WWE SmackDown" brand following her appearance on Friday's show.

WWE SmackDown kicks off 2026 in Buffalo, New York, returning to a three-hour format. Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear, while Jade Cargill faces Michin. An eight-woman tag team match and an Ambulance match between Damian Priest and Aleister Black are also scheduled.

Cody Rhodes entered the arena to address the WWE Universe, preparing to confront his opponent Drew McIntyre and learn the stipulations for their 3

SmackDown was WWE's worst weekly show last year... but Triple H may have just turned things around for the blue brand.

Damian Priest defeated Aleister Black in an ambulance match on WWE SmackDown. The finish saw Priest hit the razors edge on Black, slamming him onto the windshield of the ambulance. The two then battled to the top of the ambulance, where Priest pushed Black off and through two tables below.

WWE is set to host the first SmackDown of 2026 in Brooklyn, New York and the excitement among fans is at a fever pitch. The blue brand will officially kick off its three-hour format starting tonight.