Cody Rhodes to defend WWE title against Solo Sikoa in cage match on next WWE SmackDown
Cody Rhodes will defend the Undisputed WWE Championship in a steel cage match on the premiere of SmackDown on USA Network.
WWE announced during this Friday’s SmackDown that Rhodes will defend his title against Solo Sikoa inside a solid steel cage as SmackDown makes its return to USA Network for the Friday, September 13 episode.
SmackDown GM Nick Aldis made the title bout official during an in-ring promo segment between Rhodes and The Bloodline on Friday’s episode.
Two additional matches are set for the return of SmackDown to USA.
After defeating A-Town Down Under in a triple threat match on this week’s show, Kevin Owens will find a mystery partner to team with on next week’s show against A-Town Down Under’s Austin Theory & Grayson Waller.
Also set for next week, the series between Carmelo Hayes and Andrade will continue with another singles match. The pair are 2-2 in their four singles meetings in recent months on SmackDown. It was heavily implied that the winner of next week’s contest will get a shot at LA Knight’s United States Championship, although that has not been officially announced.
The lineup for the Friday, September 13 WWE SmackDown on USA —
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes defends against Solo Sikoa in a steel cage match
- Kevin Owens & a mystery partner vs. A-Town Down Under (Grayson Waller & Austin Theory)
- Carmelo Hayes vs. Andrade
An F4WOnline Editor since 2019, Ethan has been covering wrestling and MMA since 2011. He has hosted The Wrestling Life Podcast since 2014, and is a former Baltimore Sun TV/Tribune Media contributor. He is also a Baltimore Ravens and Baltimore Orioles fan.