WWE SmackDown Predictions & Match Card May 12, 2023: Preview, Start Time, Location

Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on May 12, 2023, live from Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, TN.

Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings.



WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8

WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360

WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT



SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian

WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am

SmackDown Commentators: It is presented by Michael Cole (play-by-play commentator) Pat McAfee.

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Confirmed Match Card

Bianca Belair to appear on SmackDown in Puerto Rico!

The reigning Raw Women's Champion, the formidable Bianca Belair, is scheduled to make a stunning appearance on SmackDown, as the electrifying blue brand emanates LIVE from Puerto Rico in anticipation of Backlash.

The "EST of WWE," widely renowned for her sheer dominance and phenomenal athleticism, will grace the SmackDown arena just hours before she defends her coveted Raw Women's Title against the tenacious IYO SKY in what is undoubtedly destined to be a riveting and unforgettable showdown.

It was recently announced that Belair, a force to be reckoned with, will be bringing her exceptional talents to the blue brand on a permanent basis, following her selection by SmackDown during the highly-anticipated WWE Draft. This eagerly-anticipated move is slated to take place post-Backlash, further adding to the excitement and intrigue surrounding the already-stellar WWE universe.

Roman Reigns returns with a purpose

Ever since the exhilarating night after WrestleMania, the enigmatic and undisputed WWE Universal Champion, Roman Reigns, has been conspicuously absent from the WWE Universe, possibly savoring his momentous triumph against Cody Rhodes at The Showcase of the Immortals.

However, since his departure, The Bloodline has been struggling to maintain their position of dominance. Despite their relentless efforts, The Usos, Reigns' trusted associates, were unsuccessful in their quest to reclaim the highly-coveted Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title, succumbing to defeat against Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn in a closely-contested rematch.

Furthermore, the group has been facing an ongoing conundrum with regards to Matt Riddle, as they have been unable to resolve the pressing issue, leading to a sense of uncertainty and unease within the faction.

Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez defend their Women’s Tag Team Titles against Damage CTRL

On the upcoming Friday night, the WWE Women's Tag Team Titles will be fiercely contested as Liv Morgan and Raquel Rodriguez step up to defend their championship against the dynamic duo of Bayley and Dakota Kai, who represent the formidable faction known as Damage CTRL. In a recent encounter, Damage CTRL managed to secure a non-title triumph over Morgan and Rodriguez, thereby earning an opportunity to compete for the coveted gold.

However, the solidarity of Damage CTRL has been under scrutiny lately, with IYO SKY voicing her dissent over Bayley's leadership and demanding a chance at the Raw Women's Title instead of her teammate. Additionally, the faction has been struggling to capture championship glory, further adding to the confusion and uncertainty surrounding the group that had previously established their dominance on Raw.

With their credibility and unity in question, the waters are murky for Damage CTRL as they gear up for this high-stakes title match against the formidable champions, Morgan and Rodriguez.

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