WWE SmackDown featured WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Charlotte Flair, the debuting Ricky Saints, and more in action, but which match was best this week?

SmackDown's scenery is getting an update. Last week, former two-time NXT women's champion Jacy Jayne made her main roster debut. Fatal Influence, which includes Jayne, Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid, laid out half the women's division, leading to a match on Friday between Jayne and Charlotte Flair.

WWE SmackDown on May 1 took place at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Okla., and featured a tag match between Solo Sikoa and Talla Tonga against The Usos. The Backlash build continued, featuring a pair of tag title matches and Cody Rhodes’ return to action.

That is when Ricky Saints' entrance music hit, and SmackDown's newest star walked to the ring. He insulted the crowd a bit before focusing on the champion. He said Rhodes is barely hanging on and his title reigns have aged him 30 years.

WWE Backlash 2026 full card update after SmackDown on May 1, including Trick Williams vs. Sami Zayn for the U.S. Title and a Danhausen tag team match.

The May 1, 2026, episode of WWE SmackDown paved the way for the long-awaited main roster debut of Ricky Saints against Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. Saints looked impressive, but in the end, the WWE Champion picked up the win.

A huge title match has been booked for tonight's edition of WWE SmackDown. This week's episode of the blue brand will air live from the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

WWE SmackDown featured title bouts and fallout from WrestleMania 42, but which match was best on the blue brand this week?

On the heels of WrestleMania 42 from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, WWE presented SmackDown, featuring appearances from the new women's champion, Rhea Ripley, and the winner of Saturday's Unsanctioned Match,