WWE SmackDown Features Three Championship Matches on August 14, 2026
WWE SmackDown took place on August 14, 2026, at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, featuring three championship matches.
Tiffany Stratton defended her Women's United States Championship against Jacy Jayne, following a previous title retention against Jade Cargill at WWE Night of Champions. Jayne's opportunity arose after her stablemates retained their Women's Tag Team Championship against Stratton and Chelsea Green during the last episode of SmackDown.
Baron Corbin faced Carmelo Hayes for the United States Championship, marking Hayes' return to SmackDown after a month. Hayes attacked Corbin backstage after Corbin's successful title defense against Trick Williams the previous week. Additionally, the War Raiders, Ivar and Erik, challenged Damian Priest and R-Truth for the WWE Tag Team Championship, following a previous match that ended in a brawl. CM Punk and Kevin Owens were also set to appear ahead of their upcoming championship match, alongside Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, amid escalating tensions between them.
