WWE SmackDown Preview 1/16/2026

WWE SmackDown airs tonight (Jan. 16) with a show (live on Netflix in certain international markets, taped version airing in its normal time slot in the USA) from OVO Arena Wembley in London, England

• New Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre returns to SmackDown
• Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Qualifying Match: Randy Orton vs. The Miz
• Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Qualifying Match: Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa
• Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Qualifying Match: Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov
• Undisputed WWE Title No. 1 Contender’s Qualifying Match: Matt Cardona vs. Trick Williams
• Carmelo Hayes to host a United States Title Open Challenge