WWE SmackDown live results (Oct. 16): Updates, grades for tonight's Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton standoff

"WWE SmackDown" is in Sacramento on this Friday, Oct. 16, as Crown Jewel draws near in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The first two Crown Jewel matches were announced this past Monday, but there's plenty of time left for big changes. Follow tonight's "WWE SmackDown" live results, grades, highlights and play-by-play to catch all the action here.WWE announced earlier in the week that Cody Rhodes will challenge Sami Zayn for the WWE Championship on the next "Raw." The timing is interesting at first glance, but with major regional tensions escalating in Riyadh, the currently scheduled Zayn vs. Roman Reigns match could change. Meanwhile, Rhodes is still in the middle of his heated rivalry with Randy Orton, which makes any potential pivot feel jarring. Rhodes and Orton are expected to meet face-to-face on tonight's show.After Money in the Bank 2026, Tiffany Stratton is once again the women's briefcase-holder. She's scheduled to make her first appearance post-win tonight. Also celebrating their latest big win are the new Women's Tag Team Champions, Tatum Paxley and Alexa Bliss. They dethroned Fatal Influence's Fallon Henley and Lainey Reid last Friday.In singles competition, R-Truth and Damian Priest will go head-to-head tonight after recently ending their tag-team, while Paige and Nikki Bella battle for a potential shot at the Women's Championship.Check out Friday night's full "WWE SmackDown" lineup below, which starts at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network:AAA Cruiserweight Championship: Rey Fenix (c.) vs. Ricky SaintsR-Truth vs. Damian PriestPaige vs. Nikki BellaTrick Williams def. Johnny GarganoFor complete coverage of tonight's "WWE SmackDown" on USA Network, follow along with Uncrowned's live blog below: