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Cody Rhodes appearance set for final WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania

Posted on by Josh Nason

The final stop before this weekend’s WrestleMania 42 got some new additions for this Friday’s WWE SmackDown from Las Vegas — the host city for this year’s two-night event.

Ahead of his Saturday title defense against Randy Orton, WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will make an appearance to relay a message to Orton and Pat McAfee.

Jacob Fatu will also appear ahead of his unsanctioned match against Drew McIntyre this weekend.

The new additions join the annual Andre the Giant memorial battle royal and the eight-man street fight between the MFTs and the Wyatt Sicks. In both cases, the official participants have yet to be revealed.

A previous report had WWE Women’s U.S. Champion Giulia defending against Tiffany Stratton, but the match is not on WWE.com’s official preview.

Current WWE SmackDown lineup | This Friday

  • Andre the Giant memorial battle royal
  • The Wyatt Sicks vs. MFTs in a street fight
  • Jacob Fatu appearance
  • Cody Rhodes appearance

Cody Rhodes part of new additions to WWE SmackDown lineup

Posted on by Josh Nason

Reigning WWE Champion Cody Rhodes will make his presence felt on Friday’s WWE SmackDown from St. Louis.

Rhodes’ addition to the show was announced Thursday, a day after WrestleMania 42 title challenger Randy Orton revealed the mystery man he has been talking to on the phone will also be in attendance. Orton recently turned on Rhodes in the lead-up to their title match in just a few weeks time.

Rhea Ripley will also be in attendance following the second straight attack last week by WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill, Michin and B-Fab as the build to their WrestleMania 42 match continues.

Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre are also expected for the show based on the WWE.com preview.

Lil Yachty will also likely make an appearance after Trick Williams invited him to the show this week amid rumors he and WWE have signed a deal to do something in the ring.

As of now, no matches have been announced.

Current WWE SmackDown lineup | This Friday | St. Louis

  • Cody Rhodes appearance
  • Randy Orton appearance
  • Rhea Ripley appearance
  • Jade Cargill, Michin & B-Fab appearance
  • Jacob Fatu

Jelly Roll appearance on Miz TV set for WWE SmackDown

Posted on by Josh Nason

Fans now know what popular musician Jelly Roll will be doing on Friday’s WWE SmackDown from Phoenix, Arizona.

While it was known last week he would be on the show, it was revealed by The Miz on X Thursday that Jelly Roll will be on Miz TV. It’s unknown what he will be talking about, but there is increased speculation he will be part of next month’s WWE WrestleMania 42 in some form, perhaps in a return to the ring.

He made his debut alongside Randy Orton at last August’s SummerSlam, losing to Logan Paul and Drew McIntyre. Afterward, he said he wanted to return.

The segment joins the previously announced WrestleMania contract signing between WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton, plus WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill against Mia Yim in a non-title match.

Current WWE SmackDown lineup | This Friday | Phoenix, Arizona

  • Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton sign their WrestleMania 42 contract
  • Jelly Roll appears on Miz TV
  • WWE Women’s Champion Jade Cargill vs. Mia Yim in a non-title match