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WWE SmackDown Preview: USA Premiere, Steel Cage Match

ByMike ReichlinProfessional Wrestling Journalist

WWE SmackDown returns to the USA Network tonight at 8/7c. It\’s Friday the 13th and a new era begins in just a few hours.

With just 3 weeks until WWE Bad Blood, SmackDown will feature a match worthy of a premium live event: Cody Rhodes puts his Undisputed WWE Championship on the line inside of a steel cage against the Tribal Chief, Solo Sikoa. This match will kick off the broadcast, so fans should be sure to tune in promptly.

There’s also a surprise in store, with Kevin Owens teaming up with a mystery partner to face A-Town Under. Who will Owens call to have his back?

Matches scheduled for tonight\’s SmackDown on USA include:

  • Steel Cage Match: Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa
  • Mystery Tag Match: Kevin Owens and a Mystery Partner vs. A-Town Down Under\’s Austin Theory and Grayson Waller
  • Best of 7 Series: Andrade vs. Carmelo Hayes

Roman Reigns, The Bloodline, LA Knight, Nia Jax, Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill are also advertised to appear.

For more information about tonight\’s SmackDown and ongoing WWE storylines, visit our WWE News section.

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