SmackDown rolls into Lexington, Kentucky tonight for its final stop before Saturday Night’s Main Event, and while only one match has been officially announced, several major storylines are expected to take center stage. WWE Champion Cody Rhodes is less than two weeks away from defending his title against Gunther at Clash in Italy, making tonight a crucial chapter in one of WWE’s biggest rivalries.

The lone confirmed match sees Shinsuke Nakamura take on Talla Tonga. The bout was made after a heated confrontation last week and could further impact the ongoing tensions surrounding Solo Sikoa’s group. Beyond that, fans should keep an eye on the fallout from Royce Keys turning against Solo, as well as the growing issues between United States Champion Trick Williams and Carmelo Hayes.

The women’s division is also expected to play a major role. Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill, Charlotte Flair, Alexa Bliss, Michin, and B-Fab are all building toward tomorrow night’s six-woman tag match at Saturday Night’s Main Event. With Clash in Italy rapidly approaching, tonight could feature several final confrontations that shape WWE’s direction heading into one of the company’s biggest international events of the year.

Confirmed Match Card

  • Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Talla Tonga

Expected Appearances

  • Cody Rhodes
  • Gunther
  • Drew McIntyre
  • Jade Cargill
  • Tiffany Stratton
  • Randy Orton