Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes set for next WWE SmackDown

The Undisputed WWE Champion will be in action on next week’s SmackDown, plus the Women’s United States Championship tournament will continue.

WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will face Carmelo Hayes in a non-title match on the Friday, November 29 WWE SmackDown. The bout was agreed to in a backstage segment during this week’s episode.

The Women’s United States Championship tournament also continues with a triple threat quarterfinals matchup on the November 29 episode.

A mystery competitor will face Piper Niven and Michin in a triple threat quarterfinals tournament bout on next week’s SmackDown. Jade Cargill was originally set for the match, but an injury angle on Friday’s SmackDown saw Cargill hit by a car backstage, taking her out of the contest.

Next week’s SmackDown is being taped this week in Salt Lake City.

The announced lineup for the Friday, November 29 WWE SmackDown:

  • Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes
  • WWE Women’s United States Championship tournament quarterfinals: TBA vs. Piper Niven vs. Michin

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Ethan Renner
Ethan Renner

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.