Summary

WWE SmackDown heads to the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma on May 1 with a three-item lineup already announced for the broadcast. The show begins at 8 p.m. ET and airs on USA Network in the United States, while international viewers can watch on Netflix.

The card includes Ricky Saints' SmackDown debut, Jacy Jayne vs. Charlotte Flair, and an opening segment with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. WWE is bringing that lineup in after the April 24 edition of SmackDown, with Rhodes set to start the night.

Announced lineup for Tulsa

The promotion has advertised three focal points for Friday's episode:

  • Ricky Saints debut
  • Jacy Jayne vs. Charlotte Flair
  • Cody Rhodes to open the show

For viewers looking for the basics, SmackDown takes place at the BOK Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The listed start time is 8 p.m. ET.

What Cody Rhodes and Ricky Saints bring to this episode

Putting Cody Rhodes in the opening segment gives SmackDown an immediate hook around WWE's top champion, while Ricky Saints' debut adds a clear roster-watch element to the night. Charlotte Flair vs. Jacy Jayne also gives the show a featured singles match with a recognizable name at the center of it.

That combination makes this more than a routine schedule listing. WWE is positioning Friday's show around a champion appearance, a debut, and a featured women's match, which should shape most of the attention on the Tulsa card.

Sources

As reported by Fightful