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CM Punk Returns to SmackDown Before MITB!
9 Oct
Summary
- CM Punk returns to SmackDown tonight ahead of Money in the Bank 2026.
- Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley challenge for Women's Tag Titles.
- SmackDown airs on USA Network domestically and Netflix internationally.
WWE's Friday Night SmackDown is set to air its go-home episode for the Money in the Bank 2026 Premium Live Event on October 9, 2026, from the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana. A significant development for the night includes the highly anticipated return of CM Punk to the blue brand. Punk, who is slated to participate in the Men's Money in the Bank ladder match, will be making his presence known just hours before the major event.
Furthermore, the SmackDown card will feature a high-stakes WWE Women's Tag Team Championship match. Reigning champions Lainey Reid and Fallon Henley will defend their titles against Charlotte Flair and Tatum Paxley. This championship bout follows Flair and Paxley's recent victory over the champions in a non-title match.
The show will also feature top stars like Gunther and Cody Rhodes. Fans can catch WWE SmackDown domestically on the USA Network, with international viewers able to stream the event on Netflix.
