Cody Rhodes is set to open the December 6th episode of WWE SmackDown. Rhodes is the reigning Undisputed WWE Champion and he will defend his title against Kevin Owens at WWE Saturday Night's Main Event.
Also announced is Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) defending the WWE Tag Team Titles against The Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins).
Nick Aldis announced the new segment and match on social media.
-- -- -- @RealNickAldis has some HUGE news regarding tonight's #SmackDown including @CodyRhodes KICKING OFF the show!
— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2024
-- 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/cjQEoET6QB
Here is the current lineup for Friday's WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown (12/6)
- WWE Women's United States Title Tournament: Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Elektra Lopez
- WWE Tag Team Championships: Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin) (c) vs. Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins)
- Cody Rhodes to open the show
Fightful has coverage of WWE SmackDown every Friday beginning at 8 p.m. ET followed by a post-show review podcast on our YouTube channel.
