Show
SmackDown
Preview
Date and Location
Friday, Aug 7 | 8/7 PMC
Where to watch
When to watch
Friday, Aug 7 | 8/7 PMC
SmackDown preview, Aug. 7, 2026: Kevin Owens' return shakes up SmackDown
Don't miss SmackDown, live Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
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Charlotte Flair battles Jade Cargill one-on-one
Bitter rivals Charlotte Flair and Jade Cargill will square off in a highly anticipated matchup.
Flair and Cargill came up short in winning the Interim WWE Women's Championship in the Ladder Match at SummerSlam as they turn their attention back to each other.
Don't miss Friday Night SmackDown live at 8 ET/7 CT on the USA Network.
Kevin Owens shakes up SmackDown after epic return
The WWE Universe saw an earth-shattering return at SummerSlam as Kevin Owens made his way back after missing more than a year due to a serious neck injury.
The path was long and arduous, but Owens stunned everyone by winning the Fatal 4-Way Match to become the No. 1 Contender to Undisputed WWE Champion CM Punk.
How will Punk respond to KO's return and prepare for his next challenger?
Don't miss SmackDown, tonight at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
Chelsea Green returns to SmackDown as Interim WWE Women's Champion
Despite all odds, Chelsea Green climbed the ladder to win the Interim WWE Women's Title at SummerSlam.
Green bested Charlotte Flair, Jade Cargill, Lash Legend and Women's United States Champion Tiffany Stratton to claim the gold.
Now that Green is champion, what are her plans for SmackDown?
Don't miss SmackDown, tonight at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.
