WWE SmackDown emanates from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, serving as the final preview for the Royal Rumble PLE. Undisputed WWE Champion Drew McIntyre and challenger Sami Zayn will have a pivotal face-off, with tensions high due to McIntyre's past dominance over Zayn.

WWE SmackDown will have a special start time this Friday. SmackDown takes place at KAFD Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, ahead of the 2026 Royal Rumble. As a result, the show will air at a special early start time of 12:00 PM EST (9:00 AM PST) on Netflix.

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Carmelo Hayes has been added to Friday’s SmackDown. The show will feature another United States Championship Open Challenge, as Carmelo Hayes will put his title on the line for the fifth week in a row. In 2026 alone, Hayes has successfully defended the title against names like Johnny Gargano, Shinsuke Nakamura, Leon Slater, and Ilja Dragunov.

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Hello everyone and welcome to Khel Now’s HIGHLIGHTS, SPOILERS, GRADES, and RESULTS of WWE Friday Night SmackDown (January 30, 2026)