WWE SmackDown advances build toward Crown Jewel in Ontario

WWE SmackDown aired live on October 23, 2026, from the Toyota Arena in Ontario, California, advancing its television build toward the Crown Jewel premium live event in Saudi Arabia.

Roxanne Perez Challenges Chelsea Green for the Women’s Championship

The opening contest featured Roxanne Perez challenging Chelsea Green for the WWE Women’s Championship. Cageside Seats documented the early action, noting that Green competed in newsprint and seafoam gear featuring a pleated skirt, while Perez countered with a flurry of technical sequences and a folding press nearfall. The match escalated when Perez stomped Green’s arm over an exposed turnbolt. The finish saw interference from Raquel Rodriguez, who tripped Green and allowed Perez to land a Shining Wizard for a close nearfall before Iyo Sky made her presence known at ringside.

Mixed Reactions Greet Tag Team Bouts and Street Fight

Beyond the championship opener, the card featured multiple tag team and specialty bouts that drew varied reactions from live reviewers. Bleacher Report noted that the Street Fight between Blake Monroe and Giulia felt lifeless at times, while the women’s tag team title defense—featuring Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley against the Baddies—resulted in a random title change. Meanwhile, a scheduled men’s tag team match involving Bakusai and the Sons of Haku was canceled, a decision that Bleacher Report indicated did little to help advance that specific feud.

Six-Man Action Closes Out Ontario

The final match of the night delivered the most praised action on the card, bringing together Zayn, Gargano, Saints, Penta, Williams, and Fenix. According to Bleacher Report, the high-octane multi-man bout stood out as the best thing on the show. The contest concluded when Trick Williams hit a Book End on Ricky Saints, securing the pinfall victory for his team alongside the Lucha Brothers as both squads stared each other down to close the broadcast.