Ricky Saints Makes WWE SmackDown Debut, Confronts Cody Rhodes

Ricky Saints makes his WWE SmackDown debut.

The 5/1 edition of SmackDown kicked off with the Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, who revealed to fans that he’s now medically cleared to compete in the ring. Shortly after, he was interrupted by the newest member of the blue brand, Ricky Saints.

We're getting @starkmanjones vs. @CodyRhodes TONIGHT! 👏 pic.twitter.com/GXbh0XRJFD

— WWE (@WWE) May 2, 2026

Saints welcomed fans to Friday Night Saints. He was there to relieve Cody Rhodes of his duties as champion, and The American Nightmare accepted the challenge.

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