WWE SmackDown in Boston: Chelsea Green could appear after injury; Rhodes-Orton brawl expected
WWE SmackDown will air on August 14, 2026, from the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, with multiple title matches and high-profile appearances on the card. The show could include Chelsea Green after last week’s injury and an anticipated confrontation between Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton.
Chelsea Green suffered a broken orbital bone last week on SmackDown and her in-ring status has been uncertain since the incident. A WrestleVotes report cited in coverage says WWE does not plan to strip her of the WWE Women’s title. As a result, Green could return to the Boston show to declare she remains champion and that she will be cleared for in-ring action in a few weeks.
Baron Corbin is scheduled to defend the WWE United States title against Carmelo Hayes, who reportedly brawled with Corbin on the most recent SmackDown. Carmelo Hayes has returned to television, but coverage suggests Corbin might not lose the title in his first defense on the blue brand tonight.
A triple threat for the WWE Tag Team titles is on the card, with Wepa Up (R-Truth & Damian Priest) defending against The MFTs and The War Raiders. The report notes Haku will be at ringside for The Tongans and says both Tama and Talla Tonga are carrying momentum into the match, with the outlook that they could become new champions tonight.
Fatal Influence leader Jacy Jayne is set to challenge Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s United States Championship. The preview expects Fallon Henley and Lainey Reed to attempt interference, and states the numbers game could result in Stratton losing her title.
Cody Rhodes is described as seeking retribution after Randy Orton’s return and Orton costing Rhodes the Undisputed WWE title at SummerSlam 2026; both superstars are scheduled to be in the TD Garden. The coverage projects a brawl between Rhodes and Orton on SmackDown to further intensify their feud.
The show’s listed appearances and matches include: CM Punk & Kevin Owens appearing before the Undisputed WWE Title match in Toronto; Cody Rhodes & Randy Orton to appear; Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Jacy Jayne – Women’s United States title match; Baron Corbin (c) vs Carmelo Hayes – United States title match; Wepa Up (R-Truth & Damian Priest) (c) vs The War Raiders (Erik & Ivar) vs The Tongans (Talla & Tama Tonga) – Triple Threat match for the WWE Tag Team titles; and The Vision (Bron Breakker & Austin Theory) (c) vs Cody Rhodes & Oba Femi – Tag Team match for the World Tag Team titles (dark match).
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