WWE SmackDown - May 1, 2026: Start Time, Location And Preview
WWE SmackDown May 1, 2026 preview, start time, and full breakdown of Ricky Saints' debut, Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne, and the road to WWE Backlash 2026.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - APRIL 24: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes makes his entrance during SmackDown at Dickies Arena on April 24, 2026 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Michael Marques/WWE via Getty Images) WWE via Getty Images WWE Backlash is just over a week away and the blue brand is in Tulsa, Oklahoma to put the finishing touches on the upcoming premium live event's scheduled matches. We know Ricky Saints will make his debut, but we might also hear a little more about CM Punk and Cody Rhodes' program as well as Jacob Fatu's upcoming title shot against Roman Reigns .
Let's get into it. Key Facts at a Glance Show: WWE Friday Night SmackDown Date: Friday, May 1, 2026 Venue: BOK Center, Tulsa, Oklahoma Start Time: 8 p. m.
ET / 7 p. m. CT U.
S. Broadcast: USA Network International Broadcast: Netflix How to Watch WWE SmackDown There is no special start time for this week's episode of SmackDown. The show airs live at 8 p.