WWE SmackDown Tonight 22-May-2026: Full match card, confirmed segments, start timings & how to watch

WWE Friday Night SmackDown will air its May 22 episode from the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. This will be the final show before the upcoming WWE Saturday Night's Main Event, which will take place a day later. Moreover, the blue brand will continue to build on feuds heading into their next Premium Live Event, Clash in Italy, taking place a week later. While only one match has been announced for the show, it will be interesting for the fans to potentially see unexpected bouts and appearances. So here is a deep look into this week's full match card, confirmed segments, start timings

What is full match card announced for WWE SmackDown?

• Talla Tonga vs. Shinsuke Nakamura- Singles match
• Top stars like Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, Rhea Ripley, Gunther and more have been advertised for the show

Talla Tonga vs. Shinsuke Nakamura

This is the only match announced for the show this week. Last week on SmackDown, Shinsuke Nakamura had attempted to approach MFT member Tama Tonga for a chat. However, The King of Strong Style was ambushed by Talla Tonga in the backstage area. Later at the show, WWE made the match official for SmackDown this week. Nakamura and the Tongians have a shared history dating back to their time in New Japan Pro Wrestling. Moreover, Tama Tonga's loyalty to Solo Sikoa and The MFTs have been in question for a while. So it will surely be an interesting bout to witness on the blue brand this week.

How to watch WWE SmackDown (May 22)?

WWE SmackDown will air on USA Network in domestic markets and on Netflix in international markets. The timings will be different according to the respective timezones.

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