Beyond the explosive main event, the night featured several other action-packed matchups. In the women’s division, the formidable trio of Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin joined forces to defeat the team of Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, and Tiffany Stratton. Meanwhile, the AAA Cruiserweight Championship was on the line as Rey Fenix successfully retained his title against El Hijo del Vikingo in a spectacular, high-flying contest. Additionally, Fatal Influence’s Lainey Reid scored a crafty victory over WWE Hall of Famer Brie Bella, while the intense, ongoing rivalry between Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes kept the crowd on the edge of their seats.

WWE Smackdown Live Match Card

• Main Event: No. 1 Contender’s Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Jey Uso (Winner faces Sami Zayn for the Undisputed WWE Championship)

• AAA Cruiserweight Championship Match: Rey Fenix (c) vs. El Hijo del Vikingo

• Six-Woman Tag Team Match:Jade Cargill, B-Fab, & Michin vs. Charlotte Flair, Chelsea Green, & Tiffany Stratton

• Women’s Singles Match:Brie Bella vs. Lainey Reid (with Fatal Influence)

Special Appearances & Segments:

• The New Undisputed WWE Champion: Sami Zayn addresses the WWE Universe.

• The United States Championship Rivalry: Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes go face-to-face.

• The Bloodline: lurking in the shadows with new psychological games.

Event Schedule – WWE SmackDown Live Ad-Free (8/21/26)

• Event: WWE SmackDown Live (Ad-Free)
• Date: August 21, 2026
• Day: Friday
• Show Type: Weekly WWE Television Show
• Promotion: WWE
• Brand: SmackDown
• Broadcast: Live
• Duration: Approximately 2 Hours
• Venue: To Be Announced (TBA)
• Start Time: Check your local TV provider or streaming service for regional broadcast times.