WWE SmackDown Tonight (10/4/24): Match Card, News, How To Watch & TV Channel

It is the Go-home show for WWE Bad Blood as Friday Night SmackDown takes place live from the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tennessee.
As Solo Sikoa and Jacob Fatu prepare for their epic showdown with Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns Saturday night at Bad Blood, the other half of the Bloodline have a major match-up tonight. Tama Tonga and Tonga Loa will defend their WWE Tag Team Championships in a Triple Threat Ladder Match against DIY and the Street Profits.
The Phenomenal AJ Styles will also be appearing on WWE TV for the first time in months, Naomi is looking to shake off her loss to Bayley last week when she faces Tiffany Stratton and either Chelsea Green or Michin will be in desperate need of a shower by the end of the night.
Here's your preview for the night ahead on SmackDown:
Match Card (Announced)
The Bloodline defends their WWE Tag Team Championships against DIY & The Street Profits in a Triple Threat Ladder Match
Michin vs. Chelsea Green in a Dumpster Match
Tiffany Stratton vs. Naomi
AJ Styles returns to SmackDown
The Bloodline defends their WWE Tag Team Championships against DIY & The Street Profits in a Triple Threat Ladder Match
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— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2024
Who will climb the ladder and leave Nashville as the WWE Tag Team Champions? 🤔#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/gSNc5ivQ0M
Both DIY and the Street Profits have been hot on the heels of the Bloodline as both teams look to recapture the WWE Tag Team Championships. Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa have revenge on their mind after they screwed out of the titles the night before SummerSlam. Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins, meantime, are looking to end a three year WWE Tag Team Title drought. Will tonight be the night?
Michin vs. Chelsea Green in a Dumpster Match
WWE Unplugged: Chelsea vs Michin@WWE pic.twitter.com/DukS0fS3Nv
— CHELSEA GREEN (@ImChelseaGreen) October 3, 2024
Nashville becomes Trashville tonight. Chelsea Green has been training hard for this Dumpster Match, while Michin has steadily been gaining momentum these past few weeks on SmackDown. That includes a win over Chelsea's tag team partner Piper Niven just last Friday night. Who will wind up going for a nauseating dive in the dumpster? Will Michael Cole be able to keep his composure if it's Chelsea?
Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton

Naomi is looking to get back on the winning track tonight when she takes on Tiffany Stratton. Will Miss Money in the Bank regret mocking the Naomi after she failed to become No. 1 Contender for the WWE Women's Championship? Would a win for Tiffany help keep her in the good graces of Nia Jax?
AJ Styles returns to SmackDown
HE'S. BACK. @AJStylesOrg makes his return NEXT WEEK in Nashville!#SmackDown pic.twitter.com/EFl0QriVkR
— WWE (@WWE) September 28, 2024
The Phenomenal One has not been seen on SmackDown since he failed to capture the WWE Championship at Clash at the Castle. What's next for AJ Styles following his second loss to Cody Rhodes?
How To Watch SmackDown
Time: 8 pm EST (7 pm CST)
TV Channel: USA Network
Streaming: Fubo TV, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV, Hulu+ Live TV

Rick Ucchino is the Assistant Editor & Content Coordinator for The Takedown on SI. He also works full-time for 700WLW Radio in Cincinnati, Ohio as a local news and sports anchor, in addition to his time covering the Cincinnati Bengals for Sirius XM. Rick has been on the professional wrestling beat since 2019, having provided coverage for a number of outlets, including Fightful, SB Nation’s Cageside Seats and the Bleav Podcast Network. With an educational background in theater, creative writing and journalism, Rick focuses primarily on the storytelling aspect of pro wrestling, but he’s no stranger to the squared circle himself. He had the privilege of training with former WWE & WCW cruiserweight Jimmy Wang Yang for nearly two years and retired early due to back issues with a perfect 1-0 record in singles competition. Rick is a married father of two incredibly adorable children, who are budding pro wrestling fans themselves. Much to the chagrin of their mother. You can reach Rick at rwucchino@gmail.com