WWE SmackDown Preview, Friday, January 16, 2026: All Announced Matches, Segments.

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Friday, January 16, 2026, at OVO Arena Wembley in London, England!

Matches & Segments Have Been Announced so far

• New Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre Appears

• Carmelo Hayes to host a United States Title Open Challenge

WWE United States Championship Match:

Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. ???

• Undisputed WWE Championship #1 Contendership Qualifying Match:

Randy Orton vs. The Miz

• Undisputed WWE Championship #1 Contendership Qualifying Match:
Matt Cardona vs. Trick Williams

• Undisputed WWE Championship #1 Contendership Qualifying Match:
Damian Priest vs. Solo Sikoa

• Undisputed WWE Championship #1 Contendership Qualifying Match:
Sami Zayn vs. Ilja Dragunov

➤And more of our favourite WWE Superstars Advertised including:

“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes, WWE Women's Champion Jade Cargill, Sami Zayn, Solo Sikoa (w/ The MFT), Chelsea Green, Damian Priest, Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss & Many More!

*Talent & Match Card Is Subject To Change at anytime without notice.*

⚠ This Post will be Updated If Any Changes!

Don't miss SmackDown, this Friday at 📺 8 PM ET/7 PM CT on USA & Netflix International.

🎤 We Won't be Doing Live Updates, But Later Will be Posting WWE SmackDown Results Only.