The January 23 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is expected to be an exciting show. WWE has planned a strong lineup to keep fans interested from start to finish, with plenty of action and several memorable moments throughout the night.
AJ Styles Invited
SmackDown will feature an open invitation to AJ Styles, issued by Nick Aldis ahead of his looming career-threatening match against GUNTHER at the Royal Rumble. So well have to see what Styles will do on the show.
WWE Tag Team Championships: The Wyatt Sicks (Joe Gacy & Dexter Lumis) (c) vs. The MFTs
WWE Tag Team Champions The Wyatt Sicks will put their titles on the line against Solo Sikoas MFT faction, continuing a bitter battle for control of SmackDowns tag division. WWE has yet to confirm which MFT members will step up to challenge Joe Gacy and Dexter Lumis, so fans will likely know when the show starts.
#1 Contenders Match for WWE Womens Tag Team Championships: Nia Jax & Lash Legend vs. Kiana James & Giulia vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
The Womens Tag Team division headlines SmackDown with a triple-threat #1 contenders match, following last weeks brawl that saw Nia Jax and Lash Legend interfere in a tag bout involving Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss and Giulia & Kiana James. So it remains to be seen who will come out on top.
Other Matches
Trick Williams will be going one-on-one with Damian Priest. Finally, Nathan Frazer will square off against Johnny Gargano in singles competition.
WWE SmackDown January 23, 2026 Full Card
- Nathan Frazer vs. Johnny Gargano
- #1 Contenders Match for WWE Womens Tag Team Championships: Nia Jax & Lash Legend vs. Kiana James & Giulia vs. Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss
- WWE Tag Team Championships: Wyatt Sicks (c) vs. MFT
- Trick Williams vs. Damian Priest
- AJ Styles Invited
Final Thoughts on WWE SmackDown for January 23, 2026
Tonights WWE SmackDown promises to deliver high drama and storylines that will keep fans on the edge of their seats. With appearances from AJ Styles and more, its bound to be a show you wont want to miss. Be sure to tune in live and follow along withRingside Newsfor full play-by-play coverage over in ourSmackDown resultssection.
Where to Watch WWE SmackDown on January 23, 2026
WWE SmackDown will air from the Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, starting at 8 PM ET on the USA Network and also on-demand viewing. Internationally, fans can also catch the show on streaming platforms like Netflix.
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