Overview
- SmackDown airs live Nov. 14 from MVP Arena in Albany, New York during week five of the build to Survivor Series on Nov. 29.
- The opening round continues with LA Knight facing a yet‑to‑be‑named entrant and Jey Uso taking on The Miz.
- Knight has been framed as a workhorse on a recent skid, with the secrecy around his opponent presented as a disadvantage.
- New heel women’s champion Jade Cargill is booked for a non‑title match against B‑Fab.
- Teased angles include Drew McIntyre’s on‑screen suspension that shifted Cody Rhodes onto the War Games team with Jey Uso and CM Punk, fallout from Damian Priest’s eye injury and tournament exit, and potential updates on Giulia, the women’s tag scene, and Sami Zayn.