WWE SmackDown Spoilers Schedule for October 16, 2026: Full Match Card and Backstage Notes Revealed

WWE SmackDown is set to deliver an exciting night of action on October 16, 2026 with a lineup featuring exciting matches and intense rivalries. Fans can expect surprises and moments that could shake things up as the series unfolds.

Full spoiler lineup, full match card and behind-the-scenes notes, courtesy of Fightful Select. Keep in mind that last minute changes are always possible before the show airs live. This page will also be updated if additional information becomes available.

WWE SmackDown spoiler line-up (10/16/26):

• Arrivals
• Sami Zayn segment
• Trick Williams vs. Johnny Gargano
• Nick Aldis’ behind-the-scenes segment with Blake Monroe, Chelsea Green and Nikki Bella
• Paige vs. Nikki Bella
• R-Truth Backstage Interview
• Nick Aldis, Kevin Owens and CM Punk backstage
• Damian Priest vs. R-Truth
• Danhausen and GUNTHER behind the scenes
• Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley session
• Rey Fenix ​​Behind the Scenes Interview
• Behind the scenes segment of Fatal Influence and The Baddies
• AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix ​​vs. Ricky Saints
• Nick Aldis and Cody Rhodes behind the scenes
• Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton
• Cody Rhodes vs. Baron Corbin

Other WWE SmackDown Spoiler Notes (10/16/26)

• Interesting name spotted backstage on October 16 WWE SmackDown
• Trick Williams and Johnny Gargano are expected to interrupt Sami Zayn, leading to a match between Williams and Gargano.
• Nick Aldis is expected to book a Street Fight between Blake Monroe and Giulia for next week. Chelsea Green will also be pushing for a title match against Nikki Bella in two weeks.
• GUNTHER and Danhausen are expected to match up for two weeks starting tonight during their backstage segment.
• Fatal Influence will interrupt Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley’s segment.
• Sami Zayn is expected to interrupt the Rey Fenix ​​interview backstage.
• B-Fab and Michin vs. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles is expected to be set for next week. BAKUSAI and The MFT will also face off.
• Baron Corbin is expected to replace Randy Orton during Cody Rhodes’ segment, setting up Rhodes vs. Corbin for the main event.

Additional WWE SmackDown Spoilers (10/16/26)

• Stephanie Vaquer’s injury status revealed after WWE money in the bank
• Trick Williams is expected to defeat Johnny Gargano before watching Sami Zayn next.
• Paige is expected to cheat to defeat Nikki Bella.
• Damian Priest should defeat R-Truth. FrAxiom would then make the save after Priest attacked Truth post-match.
• Rey Fenix ​​is ​​expected to defeat Ricky Saints by disqualification.
• Randy Orton is expected to get involved in the main event, resulting in a non-finish. Cody Rhodes should then throw Baron Corbin during the chaos.

We’ll have to see how the show plays out when it goes live. As always, keep checking back with us here at Ringside News for constant updates, news, rumors and spoilers surrounding tonight’s event.

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