SmackDown kicks off 2026 with ambulance match surprises

This week on SmackDown, the New Year's edition brought the first-ever ambulance match! Damian Priest took on Aleister Black, with Rhea Ripley stepping in to help defeat Zelina Vega. And guess what? Michael Cole mentioned Ryback for the first time in years! SmackDown kicked off 2026 with a bang, full of surprises and thrilling moments.