All superstars confirmed for WWE SmackDown (January 16, 2026): Drew McIntyre, Matt Cardona, Sami Zayn & more
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Top contender matches are set for this week’s episode of the Blue Brand!
The January 16, 2026, edition of WWE SmackDown arrives with massive momentum as the Blue Brand touches down at The OVO Arena Wembley in London, England, continuing WWE’s action-packed European Tour.
The first two WWE SmackDown episodes of the new year have delivered non-stop shocks, and last week’s show in Berlin set a blistering pace on the Road to Royal Rumble 2026.
Trick Williams rebounded from a tense confrontation with Randy Orton to win his in-ring debut against Rey Fenix, while Giulia successfully retained the Women’s United States Championship over Alexa Bliss.
Jordynne Grace scored a big debut victory, Carmelo Hayes survived Shinsuke Nakamura’s challenge to keep the U.S. Title, and The MFTs defeated the Wyatt Sicks in eight-man action.
The night ended in chaos as Drew McIntyre captured the Undisputed WWE Championship after Jacob Fatu’s shocking return during the brutal Three Stages of Hell main event. Now, London plays host as SmackDown looks to escalate the drama even further.
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WWE Superstars confirmed for 01/16 SmackDown
- “WWE Women’s Champion” Jade Cargill
- “Undisputed WWE Champion” Drew McIntyre
- Cody Rhodes
- The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford)
- Wyatt Sicks (Uncle Howdy, Nikki Cross, Erick Rowan & “WWE Tag Team Champions” Dexter Lumis & Joe Gacy)
- “Women’s United States Champion” Giulia
- Kiana James
- The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane)
- Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
- Johnny Gargano & Candice LeRae
- Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin)
- Damian Priest
- Solo Sikoa & MFT (Talla Tonga, JC Mateo, Tama Tonga & Tonga Loa)
- Nia Jax & Lash Legend
- R-Truth
- Alba Fyre
- Chelsea Green
- “United States Champion” Carmelo Hayes
- The Miz
- Kit Wilson
- Rey Fenix
- Ilja Dragunov
- Sami Zayn
- Los Garzas (Angel & Berto)
- Fraxiom (Nathan Frazer & Axiom)
- Zelina Vega
- Aleister Black
- Trick Williams
- Matt Cardona
When and where will next week’s episode of SmackDown take place?
The January 16 episode of WWE SmackDown will emanate from the OVO Arena Wembley in London, England.
Will the show have an early start time like Raw?
Yes, for international viewers, the show will start at 7:30 PM GMT (London). However, the show will air as usual at 8 PM ET in the US on USA Network on tape delay.
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