WWE SmackDown Preview: May 22, 2026 – Card and Schedule

Rhea Ripley will open the show in the midst of a rivalry with Jade Cargill

Shinsuke Nakamura faces Talla Tonga in a one-on-one match

WWE SmackDown
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Published 05/22/2026

USA Network in the United States and Netflix internationally will air a new episode of Friday Night SmackDown on May 22nd, a show that will be broadcast live from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY.

Below we provide you with all the information about the card, the SmackDown schedule, and how to watch the show. Remember that Solowrestling will provide coverage with its usual report and notes.

WWE Smackdown Card May 22, 2026

  • Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Talla Tonga
  • Rhea Ripley will open the show
  • Gunther will address the fans

WWE Smackdown Schedule May 22, 2026

Time Countries
18:00 Mexico City (Mexico), Guatemala City (Guatemala), Managua (Nicaragua), San Jose (Costa Rica), San Salvador (El Salvador), Tegucigalpa (Honduras)
19:00 Bogota (Colombia), Lima (Peru), Panama, Quito (Ecuador)
20:00 New York (United States), Caracas (Venezuela), La Paz (Bolivia), Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Asuncion (Paraguay), Santiago (Chile)
21:00 Buenos Aires (Argentina), Montevideo (Uruguay)
01:00 Canary Islands (Spain)
02:00 Spain

How to watch WWE SmackDown live

  • United States: USA Network
  • Mexico: FOX Sports
  • LATAM and Spain: Netflix through basic or premium subscription