14, 2026 took place in Boston, Massachusetts. (Image via WWE) WWE SmackDown’s edition of Aug.
WWE will air the October 9 episode of Friday Night SmackDown from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. This will be the go-home episode of the show for WWE’s upcoming Premium Live Event, Money in the Bank 2026. A huge title match was made official for the show last week by GM Nick Aldis. Plus, CM Punk will make his return to the blue brand after an absence. With Money in the Bank PLE just a day away, the show could have exciting developments heading into the event. So, here is a deep look into tonight’s show timings, full match card, and how to watch the event:
The Best in the World is set to join the 2026 Men’s Money in the Bank ladder match. CM Punk will make his return to SmackDown tonight after a few weeks. So, it will be interesting to see what he does one night before competing in the ladder match at the namesake Premium Live Event.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship match
Charlotte Flair & Tatum Paxley vs. Lainey Reed & Fallon Henley (c)- Tag Team match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley already scored a tag team win over the reigning WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley. With their non-title victory, Flair and Paxley will now challenge the Fatal Influence members for their titles on tonight’s episode of SmackDown.