Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes face-to-face set for WWE SmackDown

Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes are set to cross paths on SmackDown tonight.

It had already been confirmed that Reigns and Rhodes would both be appearing on tonight’s show. This afternoon, WWE made the announcement that Reigns and Rhodes will go face-to-face on the episode.

Last Saturday, Rhodes became the first person since Steve Austin to win Royal Rumble matches in back-to-back years. Rhodes immediately signaled that he wants to finish his story by challenging Reigns in a rematch for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WrestleMania 40.

But there was a segment on Raw this week where World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins made the case for Rhodes to challenge him at WrestleMania instead of Reigns. Rhodes told Rollins that he respects him and will think about it.

Rollins vs. CM Punk had been planned for WrestleMania 40, but that won’t be happening due to Punk’s torn triceps.

Women’s Royal Rumble winner Bayley is also set to appear on SmackDown tonight. We’ll find out whether she’s challenging Women’s World Champion Rhea Ripley or WWE Women’s Champion IYO SKY at WrestleMania.

Here’s the updated SmackDown lineup:

  • Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and men’s Royal Rumble winner Cody Rhodes go face-to-face
  • Women’s Royal Rumble winner Bayley chooses her WrestleMania opponent
  • United States Champion Logan Paul appears
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Joseph Currier
Joseph Currier

Joseph Currier is the lead editor of F4WOnline.com, directing daily news coverage and writing articles on professional wrestling. He is a graduate of the University of Massachusetts, obtaining a journalism degree in 2016. Joseph joined F4W during his time at UMass and has now been writing about the industry for nearly a decade.

In addition to his work with F4W, Joseph has previously contributed to Sports Illustrated's wrestling coverage. He lives in Massachusetts and is a diehard fan of the Boston sports teams and Liverpool Football Club.