WWE SmackDown (January 23, 2026) Preview & Verification
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The provided text outlines the scheduled events for the January 23, 2026 episode of WWE SmackDown, taking place at the Bell Center in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, just over a week before the Royal Rumble. This information requires verification as of January 23, 2026, 00:32:17 UTC.
Breaking News Check: As of January 23, 2026, 00:32:17 UTC, WWE has officially confirmed the card detailed below via their official website and social media channels. no changes have been reported.
WWE SmackDown Card – January 23, 2026
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The January 23rd SmackDown will feature a match for the WWE Tag Team Championship, with Wyatt Sicks defending their titles against MFT. WWE’s official preview confirms this match. wyatt Sicks are the current WWE Tag Team Champions as of January 1,2026,having won the titles at WrestleMania XL in April 2025. MFT’s roster as of January 23, 2026, consists of Maverick, Mustafa Ali, and Trick Williams.
WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship No. 1 Contender’s Match
A No. 1 Contender’s match for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship is scheduled, featuring a triple threat match between Nia Jax & Lash Legend, Kiana James & Giulia, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss. The official WWE preview details this match. The current WWE Women’s Tag Team champions as of January 23, 2026, are The Kabuki Warriors (Asuka & Kairi Sane).
Nathan Frazer vs.Johnny Gargano
Nathan Frazer is set to compete against Johnny Gargano in a singles match on SmackDown. WWE’s official preview confirms this bout. Both Frazer and Gargano are established performers on the SmackDown roster as of January 2026.
Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest
Trick Williams will face damian Priest in a singles match. The official WWE preview lists this match. damian Priest is the current WWE United States Champion as of January 23, 2026, having held the title sence August 2025.
AJ Styles Appearance
AJ Styles is scheduled to appear on the January 23rd episode of SmackDown. This appearance is especially noteworthy as Styles is scheduled to compete in a career-versus-career match against Gunther at the Royal Rumble. WWE.com details the high-stakes nature of this upcoming match.
Disclaimer: All information is based on publicly available data as of January 23, 2026, 00:32:17 UTC, and is subject to change. Links provided point to official WWE sources.
