The WWE European tour continues with Friday Night SmackDown at Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy. The King and Queen of the Ring tournaments kicked off on the latest episode of Monday Night Raw and will continue on this week’s edition of SmackDown. This week’s episode of SmackDown will also feature the fallout from Clash in Italy.
Check out viewing information and the advertised superstars for WWE’s upcoming episode of Friday Night SmackDown below.
How to Watch Friday Night SmackDown
Friday Night SmackDown airs live on the USA Network in the United States beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET.
Check out my predictions for the 2026 King and Queen of the Ring.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown Full Card and Predictions
Fatal 4-Way Queen of the Ring First-Round Match: Bayley vs. Raquel Rodriguez vs. Jacy Jayne vs. Kiana James
The Queen of the Ring tournament continues with the second first-round matchup between Bayley, Raquel Rodriguez, Jacy Jayne, and Kiana James. Since joining the SmackDown roster, Fatal Influence has made an immediate impact. Jacy Jayne is 1-1 in singles matches on SmackDown with a victory over Charlotte Flair. Although Bayley, Raquel Rodriguez, and Kiana James are skilled, Jayne has the most momentum heading into this contest.
Fatal 4-Way Queen of the Ring First-Round Match Prediction: Jacy Jayne advances in the Queen of the Ring tournament.
Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring First-Round Match: Damian Priest vs. Trick Williams vs. Bron Breakker vs. Dominik Mysterio
This first-round King of the Ring match features three of the top rising stars in WWE with Trick Williams, Bron Breakker and Dominik Mysterio alongside former World Champion Damian Priest. Breakker enters this match off a loss to Seth Rollins on Raw, which should cause him to be extra motivated and aggressive in tonight’s contest. Williams is Breakker’s biggest competition in this match, but I give Breakker the edge because Williams already has a championship.
Fatal 4-Way King of the Ring First-Round Match Prediction: Bron Breakker defeats Damian Priest, Trick Williams, and Dominik Mysterio.
Singles Match: Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints
For the third time in the last three weeks, Carmelo Hayes and Ricky Saints will face off in a one-on-one match. Hayes won the first match, but last week’s match ended in a double count-out. Since Saints is 1-2 in singles matches on SmackDown, he needs the victory more than Hayes does.
Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints Prediction: Ricky Saints defeats Carmelo Hayes.
Advertised for SmackDown
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will appear on SmackDown.
- WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley is scheduled to be on SmackDown after beating Jade Cargill at Clash in Italy.
- On WWE.com, Jade Cargill, Trick Williams, Gunther, Sami Zayn, Brie Bella, Paige and Solo Sikoa are also scheduled to appear on this week’s Friday Night SmackDown.
Results from WWE Friday Night SmackDown (5/29/26)
- Jade Cargill def. Alexa Bliss
- Axiom def. The Miz
- Tama Tonga & Talla Tonga def. Damian Priest & Royce Keys
- Sami Zayn def. Matt Cardona
- Carmelo Hayes vs. Ricky Saints ended in a double count-out
- Chelsea Green def. Nia Jax
WWE Friday Night SmackDown FAQ
Where will the upcoming episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown take place?
The event is taking place at Unipol Arena in Bologna, Italy.
What time does WWE Friday Night SmackDown start?
Friday Night SmackDown starts at 8:00 p.m. ET.
How can I watch WWE Friday Night SmackDown?
Fans in the U.S. can view this event live on USA Network.
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