This WWE SmackDown preview will cover the July 10th, 2026 episode of the Blue Brand, as it emanates from the Paycom Center in “The City,” Oklahoma City, Oklahoma! We have two exciting title matches, a showdown of old running mates, and a lot more coming your way on a newly two-hour SmackDown! Now you know everything you need to; let’s get right into it. Here’s a WWE SmackDown preview for this upcoming Friday night.
Let’s run it down.
Get Gunned Down
Finn Balor’s move to SmackDown was a welcome surprise, leaving the former Judgment Day leader to explore new horizons. The decision was so good, in fact, that in the first few weeks, Tama, along with Talla Tonga, even welcomed the “Demon” to their domain. However, it wasn’t going to be all good times after all for Balor.
Last week on SmackDown, Tama and Talla would annihilate Balor backstage, with the former stating that he consulted with his elders and that he needs a brand new beginning, which means erasing everything, including his time running with Balor and a very infamous group in Japan.
Finn Balor and Tama Tonga were founding members of The Bullet Club back in New Japan Pro Wrestling. During their time in NJPW, they were notorious, winning titles and bouts by any means necessary. Later on, Talla would join the Bullet Club, following in the footsteps of his brother.
What was once an undeniably dominant duo who shared the ring through thick and thin find themselves at odds with one another, and it all goes down this Friday night.
Will Tama Tonga cleanse himself of his past? Or will the “Prince” drill into his head why he was the leader of the Bullet Club?
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At Night of Champions 2026, Trick Williams reigned supreme over Ricky Starks, retaining the United States Title in a close, tense match. On the latest edition of SmackDown, Trick was out with Lil Yachty to celebrate this victory. But before they could fire off anything, in goes “H1M” Carmelo Hayes to crash the party.
To quite put it simply, Hayes demanded his rightful rematch for the United States Championship. Well, Yachty went on the defense and said he didn’t deserve it. That said, Trick will be in Oklahoma City, and they will be in a match one-on-one next week. Unfortunately, it won’t be for the title. Lil Yachty continued to say that when Melo finds out he can’t get the job done even when the stakes aren’t high, he can back off.
Trick further reinforced the notion that even back in NXT, he was better than the “Chosen One,” and he will prove it again, as he slapped Carmelo Hayes right across the face. Melo had the last laugh, pounding on Trick to gain momentum ahead of their big non-title match.
These two have a tremendous history together, and it seems like we’ll see the first of many more chapters this coming Friday night.
WWE SmackDown Preview – Match Card (7/10/26):
- Finn Balor vs. Tama Tonga
- Title vs. Title: Winner Take All: WWE Tag Team Champions R-Truth & Damian Priest vs. AAA World Tag Team Champions The Viking Raiders
- United States Championship Match: Trick Williams (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes
