Cody Rhodes punts Baron Corbin in WWE SmackDown main event
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 4:37 AM
Last updated Oct 17, 2026
WWE SmackDown aired on October 16, 2026, featuring Cody Rhodes in a main event match against Baron Corbin. The episode included other notable segments, such as Rey Fenix defending his AAA Cruiserweight Championship against Ricky Saints. Criticism arose over a match between Nikki Bella and Paige, which was described as unpolished. Fatal Influence salvaged a lackluster Women's Tag Team Championship segment featuring Alexa Bliss and Tatum Paxley. Fans and critics highlighted mixed feelings on match quality and segment execution during the show.
- •Cody Rhodes faced Baron Corbin in the main event.
- •Nikki Bella lost to Paige in a criticized match.
- •Fatal Influence interrupted the Women's Tag Team Championship celebration.
- •Rey Fenix defended his title against Ricky Saints.
- •The episode received mixed reviews from fans and critics.
- 4:37 AMWrestling Inc — WWE SmackDown 10/16/2026: 3 Things We Hated And 3 Things We Loved
"On a night that saw Cody Rhodes punt Baron Corbin, here are three things we hated and three things we loved about the 10/16/26 episode of "WWE SmackDown!"
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