WWE officially confirmed the segment today on its website, stating, There is no rest for the Undisputed WWE Champion on the turbulent Road to WrestleMania. Just days after his second confrontation with John Cena in as many weeks, Cody Rhodes is set to kick off SmackDown in London, Friday at 8/7 C on USA.
Rhodes has been at the center of WWEs biggest storyline heading into WrestleMania 41, where hell defend the title against Cena in a match loaded with legacy, stakes, and now, tension. With Cena vowing to ruin wrestling and chase his record-breaking 17th world championship, all eyes are on how Cody respondsand tonights opener could set the tone for everything heading into Vegas.
But thats not the only action planned. Also on tap for tonights SmackDown:
- United States Championship Match: LA Knight (c) vs. Braun Strowman
- WWE Tag Team Championship Match: The Street Profits (c) vs. Pretty Deadly
- WrestleMania 41 Contract Signing: Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Seth Rollins face off for their triple threat match in what could turn into another all-out war after last weeks brawl.
The March 28 episode is stackedand with Rhodes opening the show, expect fireworks early. Be sure to tune in live and follow along withRingside Newsfor full play-by-play coverage over in ourSmackDown resultssection.
Are you tuning in live for Codys message tonight? Think Cenas getting in his head, or is The American Nightmare still running the show? Drop your predictions in the comments and let us know how you think this plays out on the final road to WrestleMania 41.
