Get ready for an epic night of WWE SmackDown action! On January 2, 2026, the blue brand returns with a three-hour extravaganza, one week before the highly anticipated Three Stages of Hell match between Cody Rhodes and Drew McIntyre. But here's where it gets controversial... will the stipulations live up to the hype? Find out as McIntyre reveals the details. And this is the part most people miss... the Three Stages of Hell match is a rare format, a two-out-of-three falls contest with cycling stipulations, last seen in 2019. It's the sixth time WWE has produced this unique match type, and you won't want to miss a second! So, mark your calendars and get ready for some intense action. Three big matches are on the docket for Friday's show. Damian Priest and Aleister Black renew their rivalry in an ambulance match, and women's United States champion Chelsea Green takes on Giulia in a rematch. Speaking of rematches, Survivor Series: WarGames gets a redux as four women from each team compete in a standard eight-woman tag team match. CBS Sports will be with you all night with recaps and highlights of all the action from KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York, beginning at 8 p.m. ET. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive into the preview and get ready for some thrilling WWE SmackDown action! Drew McIntyre reveals the Three Stages of Hell stipulations Damian Priest vs. Aleister Black (Ambulance match) Women's United States Championship -- Chelsea Green (c) vs. Giulia Rhea Ripley, Iyo Sky, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss vs. Asuka, Kairi Sane, Nia Jax, and Lash Legend
