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Friday Night SmackDown
October 16, 2026 · Sacramento, CA, US
Results summary
Friday Night SmackDown Results Summary
WWE's official result page: SmackDown results: Oct. 16, 2026. The closing listed result is Cody Rhodes def. Baron Corbin via Disqualification. No championship change is stated in the official result lines. 5 official match outcomes are listed.
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FULL SEGMENT: Trick Williams confronts Sami Zayn: SmackDown highlights, Oct. 16, 2026
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Watch on YouTube →CM Punk and Kevin Owens get into a tense staredown backstage: SmackDown highlights, Oct. 16, 2026
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Watch on YouTube →Face To Corbin | WWE SmackDown Highlight 10/16/26 | WWE on USA
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Full Friday Night SmackDown Results, Winners and Match Recaps
Results are shown in WWE's published order. Each match lists the winner, opponent, finish information and title impact when those details are available.
Winner
Trick Williams
DefeatedJohnny Gargano
def. Johnny Gargano in a Non-Title Match
Non-Title Match
Williams nailed the Trick Shot, followed up by a Book End to win the match.
Read WWE's official match recap
After a confrontation between the two Superstars, United States Champion Trick Williams and Johnny Gargano collided in the ring. Williams slammed Gargano’s head on the announce table in front of Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn, much to the chagrin of the champion. Zayn cheered on his friend Gargano as Gargano threw Williams over the announce table. Candice LeRae kept attempting to distract Williams, as Trick needed to keep his eye on Gargano. Williams nailed the Trick Shot, followed up by a Book End to win the match.
United States Champion Trick Williams faces Johnny Gargano in a non-title match. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, Rumble and more.
Clip length 03:25 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
Paige
DefeatedNikki Bella
def. Nikki Bella
Finish: Pinfall
Paige reversed a Bella pin attempt, using the ropes to get the controversial victory.
Read WWE's official match recap
After Nikki Bella cheated to win a few weeks ago, Bella and Paige went one-on-one again. Bella locked in the STF, but Paige escaped to the bottom rope. Paige followed up with an Attitude Adjustment but could not get the three-count. Paige reversed a Bella pin attempt, using the ropes to get the controversial victory.
Former friends turned bitter rivals Paige and Nikki Bella clash one-on-one. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, Rumble and more.
Clip length 02:52 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
Damian Priest
DefeatedR-Truth via referee stoppage
def. R-Truth via referee stoppage
Truth hit a huge dropkick from the top rope but seemed to injure himself as the referee stopped the match, giving Priest the win.
Read WWE's official match recap
R-Truth looked to punish his former friend and tag team partner Damian Priest after Priest betrayed Truth a few weeks ago. Truth hit a huge dropkick from the top rope but seemed to injure himself as the referee stopped the match, giving Priest the win. After the match, Fraxiom came to the aid of Truth, preventing Priest from inflicting further punishment. Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley fended off a Fatal Influence attack
New WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley fend off an attack from Fatal Influence. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, Rumble and more.
Clip length 03:44 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
Rey Fenix
DefeatedRicky Saints
erweight Champion Rey Fenix def. Ricky Saints via Disqualification
Finish: Pinfall
When WWE Official Charles Robinson refused to count Saints’ pinfall, Saints got in the face of Robinson, almost headbutting the referee.
Read WWE's official match recap
AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix faced Ricky Saints in a barnburner. Saints tried to land Rochambeau but Fenix evaded before connecting with a beautiful handspring cutter. Saints shoved the referee into the ropes, which made Fenix lose his footing while perched on the top rope. Saints used this distraction hit Rochambeau from the top rope. When WWE Official Charles Robinson refused to count Saints’ pinfall, Saints got in the face of Robinson, almost headbutting the referee. This forced Robinson to disqualify Saints. After the match, Saints continued to beat down Fenix. Baron Corbin interrupted Cody Rhodes
Ricky Saints takes matters into his own hands in his match against AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, Rumble and more.
Clip length 03:14 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
Winner
Cody Rhodes
DefeatedBaron Corbin
def. Baron Corbin via Disqualification
Finish: Disqualification
Right after Rhodes hit a Disaster Kick on Corbin, Randy Orton interfered, attacking Rhodes to force the disqualification.
Read WWE's official match recap
After Baron Corbin interrupted Cody Rhodes, the two went toe-to-toe. Right after Rhodes hit a Disaster Kick on Corbin, Randy Orton interfered, attacking Rhodes to force the disqualification. Corbin prevented Rhodes from hitting the punt on Orton, but Rhodes turned it around, eventually nailing a punt on Corbin in direct view of The Viper.
Moments after the match between Cody Rhodes and Baron Corbin gets derailed, The American Nightmare punts The Lone Wolf in front of Randy Orton. Catch WWE action on the ESPN App, Netflix, USA Network, CW Network, Peacock, Rumble and more.
Clip length 03:48 · English captions available✓ Verified with WWE's official results · View WWE source →
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Friday Night SmackDown result and event details
Friday Night SmackDown on Oct. 16, 2026 featured five matches. Trick Williams defeated Johnny Gargano in a non-title match. Paige beat Nikki Bella. Damian Priest won via referee stoppage against R-Truth. Rey Fenix defeated Ricky Saints by disqualification. Cody Rhodes defeated Baron Corbin by disqualification after Randy Orton interfered.
Event-specific guide
Friday Night SmackDown schedule context
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Main result and verified match count
WWE's official result page: SmackDown results: Oct. 16, 2026. The closing listed result is Cody Rhodes def. Baron Corbin via Disqualification. No championship change is stated in the official result lines. 5 official match outcomes are listed.
Championship changes
United States Champion Trick Williams competed in a non-title match against Johnny Gargano. AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix defeated Ricky Saints via disqualification. No title changes occurred in the supplied results.
Key moments from the verified WWE recap
Trick Williams slammed Johnny Gargano's head on the announce table. Paige reversed a pin using the ropes. R-Truth hit a top-rope dropkick before the referee stopped the match. Ricky Saints shoved the referee, causing a disqualification. Randy Orton interfered in Cody Rhodes vs. Baron Corbin, leading to Rhodes punting Corbin.
What the result means for fans
The show featured confrontations and rivalries, including Trick Williams interrupting Sami Zayn, Paige and Nikki Bella's bitter feud, and Cody Rhodes calling out Randy Orton. Fraxiom aided R-Truth after his match, and Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley fended off Fatal Influence.
Event format: SmackDown broadcast
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Where it sits in the 2026 SmackDown schedule
The previous listed SmackDown date is Friday Night SmackDown on October 9, 2026. The next listed SmackDown date is Friday Night SmackDown on October 23, 2026.
What is confirmed on this page
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Friday Night SmackDown: What fans need to know
Who won the non-title match between Trick Williams and Johnny Gargano?
Trick Williams defeated Johnny Gargano in a non-title match after hitting the Trick Shot and a Book End.
How did Paige defeat Nikki Bella?
Paige reversed a pin attempt by Nikki Bella and used the ropes to get the victory.
Why did Damian Priest win his match against R-Truth?
The referee stopped the match after R-Truth hit a top-rope dropkick, giving Damian Priest the win via referee stoppage.
What caused Rey Fenix vs. Ricky Saints to end in a disqualification?
Ricky Saints shoved the referee into the ropes and then got in the referee's face, forcing the disqualification.
Who interfered in Cody Rhodes vs. Baron Corbin?
Randy Orton interfered and attacked Cody Rhodes, causing the match to end in a disqualification.
What happened after Cody Rhodes defeated Baron Corbin?
After the disqualification, Cody Rhodes nailed a punt on Baron Corbin in view of Randy Orton.
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