Overview
- - WWE Friday Night SmackDown, which airs Friday at 8 p.m. ET from Tulsa’s BOK Center, broadcasts on USA Network domestically with Netflix streaming internationally.
- - Jacob Fatu is slated to address his attack on Roman Reigns, with their Backlash match now official for May 9 in Tampa.
- - Cody Rhodes opens the show after issuing an open challenge for the Undisputed WWE Championship to any brand.
- - Charlotte Flair faces Jacy Jayne in a matchup shaped by last week’s debut of the Fatal Influence faction that disrupted the women’s title scene.
- - WWE confirmed Ricky Saints’ main-roster debut for next week on SmackDown as Backlash also features Seth Rollins vs. Bron Breakker and Asuka vs. IYO SKY.