We’re just over a month out from Money in the Bank 2026, and tonight’s SmackDown is shaping up to be a crucial night for settling the main event picture. CM Punk’s trajectory on Friday nights remains the focal point of the blue brand’s direction, and WWE’s clearly using this show to make moves that’ll define the next phase of his program heading into the summer’s biggest ladder match. The card’s light on announced matches, but that’s often when the real story gets told.
Watch for Charlotte Flair to either make an unexpected appearance or get name-dropped heavily in a way that hints at her next significant program. The recent coverage of her mental health advocacy and her family’s chaos could be the springboard for a fresh direction if creative’s willing to lean into something deeper than the standard title chase.
