WWE SmackDown Highlights: Nakamura and Kyoki Debut as Tag Team

WWE SmackDown took place on September 4, 2026, at the Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio, featuring a tag team match with Shinsuke Nakamura and Kyoki of Bakusai facing The Miz and Kit Wilson.

This match marked the first appearance of Nakamura and Kyoki as a team, while Miz and Wilson were teaming up for the first time since their previous loss at WWE Backlash on May 9. Nakamura had introduced Kyoki as his partner through a video package weeks prior, drawing attention from WWE Tag Team Champions Tama Tonga and Talla Tonga.

In addition to the tag team match, Blake Monroe and Giulia were scheduled to compete, but their match was disrupted last week when Monroe attacked Giulia. Monroe expressed her desire for her first main roster match to be for the WWE Women's Championship held by Chelsea Green. Their match was advertised for the current show. Sami Zayn was also set to appear after his interference in a previous championship contender match, while Cody Rhodes prepared for his upcoming clash with Randy Orton at WWE Sunday Night's Main Event.