A previously advertised match for “WWE SmackDown” on Friday is reportedly now not going down, though exactly which match was not reported. Based on PWInsider Elite, at the very least one match that was advertised to happen on the blue brand won’t be happening.
PWIE reported that the word is that “SmackDown” will lean into chaos as an alternative of the match to assist ramp up anticipation for WrestleMania 42. The outlet reported that they were told to expect chaos to open and shut the show as an alternative.
A number of segments for Friday’s show had been announced, including Kit Wilson calling out Jelly Roll following last week’s episode that saw Wilson call the Grammy-award winning artist “toxic.” Randy Orton can also be set to seem after turning heel on former friend and WrestleMania opponent Cody Rhodes ahead of their match for the Undisputed WWE Championship on the “Grandest Stage of Them All.”
As for matches, the Bella Twins will challenge the Irresistible Forces for the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championships, a match BodySlam+ reported would foremost event the show. Nikki and Brie Bella cost Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss their title match against Nia Jax and Lash Legend last week. Jacob Fatu and Drew McIntyre are set to go one-on-one, though BodySlam+ has the match listed as a “segment” opening the show on their rundown.
Elsewhere, Solo Sikoa and Tama Tonga will defend the WWE Tag Team Championships against R-Truth and Damian Priest. The Motor City Machine Guns are also set to tackle Nathan Frazer and Axion on the show.