New match, Rhodes-Owens segment added to WWE SmackDown
Update —
It’s also been announced that, after The Bloodline’s attack last week, Knight will face Solo Sikoa on SmackDown tonight.
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One night before their title match at Saturday Night’s Main Event, Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens are set to appear on WWE SmackDown.
WWE has announced that rivals Rhodes and Owens will speak during a confrontation on SmackDown tonight. It will serve as the final build to their Undisputed WWE Championship match at the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event.
“Just one day away from Saturday Night’s Main Event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens will have one final word before they clash for the title,” the announcement said. “What will the two embittered rivals say to each other? Don’t miss this epic confrontation, tonight at 8/7 C on USA!”
Saturday Night’s Main Event — which is now back as a quarterly special on NBC/Peacock — will be a throwback show paying tribute to the history of the classic series. A video posted this week appeared to tease that Rhodes will be bringing back the legendary “winged eagle” WWE Championship belt for one night only.
The XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut is hosting SmackDown tonight. Here’s what has been announced for the episode:
WWE SmackDown (Friday, December 13) —
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens will appear
- Women’s United States title tournament semifinal match: Bayley vs. Chelsea Green
- Women’s United States title tournament semifinal match: Michin vs. Tiffany Stratton
- Carmelo Hayes faces a mystery opponent
- LA Knight vs. Solo Sikoa
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