The stakes just got higher for Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV.
WWE has officially added a blockbuster six-woman tag-team match to the May 23 card, confirmed during this week's SmackDown. The bout will see Rhea Ripley, Charlotte Flair, and Alexa Bliss team up against Jade Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin — a collision that promises fireworks in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
This match is the direct result of escalating tension between the two groups. On the May 8 SmackDown, Cargill made a shocking return, costing Ripley, Flair, and Bliss their six-woman tag match against Fatal Influence. The chaos didn't stop there — Cargill, B-Fab, and Michin stormed the ring afterward, laying out all three women and leaving them sprawled on the canvas. The rematch was made official this week, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown at the historic Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.
With this addition, the card now features three confirmed matches. The first two were locked in on the May 11 edition of Monday Night Raw: Logan Paul and Austin Theory will defend the World Tag Team Championship against The Street Profits, and Penta puts his Intercontinental Championship on the line against Ethan Page in what will be his seventh title defense.
This six-woman tag gives SmackDown its first slot on the SNME XLIV card, balancing the brand representation at two Raw bouts and one SmackDown bout — with 10 days of TV remaining, another match could be added on Monday Night Raw.
The storyline behind this match runs deep. Since Jacy Jayne's main roster call-up sparked Rhea Ripley's current feud, the paths of Fatal Influence and Cargill's trio have run parallel, feeding from the same talent pool. Now, both threads converge on one card, making this more than just a grudge match — it's a collision of two simmering SmackDown storylines.
Ripley, still riding high as WWE Women's Champion after her title win, will look to lead her team to victory. But with Cargill's powerhouse presence and the collective fire of B-Fab and Michin, this match could be the night's most explosive encounter.
For fans unable to attend in person, the event will stream internationally on WWE's official YouTube channel. With the card taking shape and momentum building, Saturday Night's Main Event XLIV is shaping up to be a can't-miss night of action.