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Several Segments Revealed for August 14 WWE SmackDown

WWE SmackDown returns tonight with a card featuring three championship title matches and major star appearances.

By · Published August 14, 2026 at 15:27 UTC · Updated August 14, 2026 at 17:24 UTC

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Who is scheduled to appear on SmackDown tonight?

Featured talent includes CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes.

How many title matches are on the card?

There are three title matches scheduled for the August 14 broadcast.

Where can the event be viewed?

Details on the start time and how to access the live stream are available through Sports Illustrated.

Where it stands

Three title matches headline tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown as the program airs on August 14, 2026. This broadcast arrives following the promotion's scheduling of several segments and high-profile talent appearances to bolster the evening's card. The event marks a significant point in the ongoing programming cycle, as detailed by Sports Illustrated and the Asbury Park Press.

Fightful identifies CM Punk, Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, and Cody Rhodes as key performers set for the broadcast. Meanwhile, Cageside Seats has offered commentary regarding Baron Corbin’s positioning within the current roster, noting his stature in relation to other talent. The coverage focuses heavily on the confirmed lineup and the specific stakes involved in the trio of title bouts.

Viewers are directed to live stream and broadcast options to track the progression of these championship contests. Specific details regarding the start times and the full match card are accessible via Sports Illustrated. Coverage does not yet specify the outcomes of these matches or the potential long-term implications for the featured wrestlers following tonight's segments.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 2h ago.

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