WWE SmackDown (August 28, 2026) - Tatum Paxley's in-ring debut; SNME build & more set for next week
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Toronto played host to a major edition of SmackDown.
The August 21 edition of WWE SmackDown from the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, delivered a massive sold-out show, featuring title matches and debuts. Speaking of debuts, Blake Monroe attacked Giulia before their scheduled match and called out Chelsea Green.
The match never happened, and Monroe made it clear that she will make her in-ring debut against the Champion. On the other hand, Baron Corbin challenged Lil Yachty at SNME, noting that if Yachty lasts 5 minutes with him, Trick Williams will get a US title rematch.
Furthermore, after multiple teases, Kyoki (fka Hiromu Takahashi) debuted via video package alongside Shinsuke Nakamura. The main event saw Sami Zayn initially trying to help Kevin Owens defeat CM Punk and win the Undisputed title.
However, when KO refused to use dirty tactics, Sami instead betrayed Owens, which helped Punk pick up the win. Zayn launched a brutal post-match attack on both men to close out the show.
Next week’s SmackDown will be pre-taped
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In a backstage segment during this week’s show, Tatum Paxley’s in-ring debut on WWE‘s main roster was confirmed, following her main roster debut two weeks ago, where she aided Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss against Jade Cargill & Co.
The match was confirmed in a segment this week when Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab confronted Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley. Michin challenged Paxley for a match on the August 28 show; Paxley accepted, making it official.
Notably, next week’s SmackDown will not air live; it will be pre-taped. WWE will tape the show in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, this coming Monday after Monday Night Raw. On Friday, WWE will hold another double taping of Raw and SmackDown in Cleveland next Friday ahead of Labor Day week.
The show will also continue the build towards the upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event, where two matches from the Blue brand have been announced.
Announced for WWE SmackDown next week (August 28, 2026)
- Tatum Paxley vs Michin
- SNME build
When and where will WWE SmackDown take place next week?
The August 28 edition of Friday Night SmackDown will not air live, as it will be pre-taped.
When and where will the upcoming SNME take place?
The upcoming Sunday Night’s Main Event is scheduled for Sunday, September 6, 2026, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. It will be WWE’s first-ever Sunday Night’s Main Event.
When and where will Money in the Bank 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition of Money in the Bank is set for October 10, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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