Kurt Angle birthday celebration, tag title match set for next WWE SmackDown
A birthday celebration for Hall of Famer Kurt Angle, a Tag title match, plus a women’s division contest are set for next week’s SmackDown episode.
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle will appear on the December 9 episode to celebrate his 54th birthday. The segment was announced during this week’s SmackDown.
Also set for next week, the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions will defend the titles against Drew McIntyre and Sheamus. The titles are up for grabs on Monday’s Raw, with the winners of The Usos vs. Matt Riddle and Elias defending the belts on SmackDown.
Also announced for next week’s SmackDown, Shayna Baszler will face Shotzi in a women’s division contest. Ronda Rousey will be in Baszler’s corner, while Raquel Rodriguez will corner Shotzi.
Next week’s lineup:
WWE SmackDown, Friday, December 9 —
- Kurt Angle’s birthday celebration
- Undisputed WWE Tag Team Championship match: The Usos or Matt Riddle & Elias vs. Drew McIntyre & Sheamus
- Shayna Baszler (w/Ronda Rousey) vs. Shotzi (w/Raquel Rodriguez)
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.