Tonight's WWE SmackDown will have a unique setup due to the touring schedule of the Stamford-based promotion. Still, there are several exciting matches set to take place in tonight's edition.
The July 26, 2024, episode of WWE SmackDown will take place at the CHI Health Center Omaha in Omaha, Nebraska. It has a maximum capacity of up to 18,320 and has hosted several shows from the Stamford-based promotion, including the 2008 Judgment Day Premium Live Event. It is also the same location as last week's show, as the upcoming episode wouldn't be live.
Tonight's Friday Night SmackDown was taped after last week's episode due to WWE's ongoing Japan tour from July 25 until the 27th. Japanese stars like Shinsuke Nakamura, Asuka, IYO SKY, Meiko Satomura, and blue brand stars like Cody Rhodes, Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill, LA Knight, and more are part of the tour.
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WWE SmackDown: Venue and Timing
City: Omaha, Nebraska
Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 p.m. Central Time, and 5 p.m. Pacific Time.
What to expect for the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown episode?
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Three matches are currently advertised for the upcoming Friday Night SmackDown episode. One is from the women's division while the remaining two are from the men's division.
On last week's episode, Santos Escobar confronted LA Knight backstage and stated that The Megastar didn't pin him clean during the Money in the Bank qualifying match. Tonight, Knight will have a chance to prove his legitimacy against the Legado Del Fantasma member ahead of the former's United States Championship match next week at SummerSlam against Logan Paul
Tiffany Straton was unable to defeat Michin last week in their singles match due to Bayley. The Women's Champion took down Nia Jax, who was supporting Tiffany at ringside, and destroyed Stratton's Money in the Bank briefcase. Tonight, Michin and the champion will team up against Ms. Money in the Bank and The Irresistible Force.
Finally, an exciting gauntlet match to determine Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa's next challenger for the World Tag Team Championship will take place in the upcoming WWE SmackDown show. Six teams will compete in the match including Pretty Deadly, The O.C., Street Profits, Apollo Crews and Baron Corbin, Angel and Berto of Legado Del Fantasma, and The Bloodline's Tonga Loa and Tama Tonga.