This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon and it’s shaping up to be a big show. It’s been confirmed that Drew McIntyre will be defending the Undisputed WWE Championship against Cody Rhodes tonight, and another title match has been added to SmackDown as well.
Ahead of the show WWE has confirmed that Carmelo Hayes will continue the United States Title Open Challenge. Hayes has defended his belt against a number of competitors since he won the United States Championship back in December, and last week he managed to defeat Matt Cardona.
Rhea Ripley earned the right to challenge Jade Cargill for the WWE Women’s Championship when she won the women’s Elimination Chamber last week, and it’s been confirmed that Rhea will be making an appearance on SmackDown tonight.
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
– Drew McIntyre to battle Cody Rhodes in an Undisputed WWE Championship Match
– Rhea Ripley comes to SmackDown ready to battle Jade Cargill at WrestleMania
– Carmelo Hayes to host a United States Title Open Challenge
Stay tuned for updates.