Roman Reigns Celebration, Karrion Kross In Action, More Set For 9/2 WWE SmackDown

Several items have been announced for the final WWE SmackDown before Clash at the Castle.

Just 24 hours before his defense against Drew McIntyre, Roman Reigns will appear to celebrate two years since reigning as the WWE Universal Champion. Reigns has dominated every challenger that has come his way ever since he beat “The Fiend” Bray Wyatt and Braun Strowman at SummerSlam 2020.

Two in-ring debuts will take place as Karrion Kross competes on SmackDown for the first time since returning to WWE earlier this month. Additionally Maximum Male Models will make their tag team debut against Hit Row.

Ronda Rousey will hear her “final judgement” after serving a storyline suspension following her actions at SummerSlam where she viciously attacked Liv Morgan and a referee. Despite the suspension, Rousey has appeared on SmackDown twice, which resulted in her being arrested last week.

Before Sheamus battles Gunther in Cardiff, Butch will take on Ludwig Kaiser. And in a grudge match that has been weeks in the making, New Day will battle The Viking Raiders in a Viking Rules match. The exact rules of the match are unknown at this time.

Below is the updated lineup for September 2:

• 2-year celebration of Roman Reigns as Universal Champion
• Ronda Rousey’s “final judgment”
• Karrion Kross makes his in-ring debut
• Maxiumum Male Models vs. Hit Row
• Butch vs. Ludwig Kaiser
• New Day vs. Viking Raiders in a Viking Rules match

Related: WWE SmackDown Results (8/26/22)