SmackDown preview, Oct. 16, 2026: Cody Rhodes to stand face-to-face with Randy Orton

Don't miss all the action on SmackDown, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

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Cody Rhodes to stand face-to-face with Randy Orton Paige clashes with Nikki Bella R-Truth goes head-to-head with former friend Damian Priest

Cody Rhodes to stand face-to-face with Randy Orton

In the latest chapter of his volatile rivalry with Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes has demanded that SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis produce The Viper.

The American Nightmare will come face-to-face with Orton, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on SmackDown on USA.

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Cody Rhodes

Randy Orton

Paige clashes with Nikki Bella

After Nikki Bella used the ropes to pick up a controversial win over Paige last month, Paige will once again battle the WWE Hall of Famer in a highly-anticipated rematch.

Don't miss all the action on SmackDown, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.

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Paige

Nikki Bella

R-Truth goes head-to-head with former friend Damian Priest

Moments after last week's backstage altercation, former WWE Tag Team Champions turned bitter adversaries R-Truth and Damian Priest will collide on SmackDown.

Don't miss all the action, Friday at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.