WWE continues to load up the card for the February 9 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE announced that Triple H will address the fallout from the WrestleMania 40 Kickoff Press Conference on Friday. The explosive event ended with The Rock slapping Cody Rhodes at the conclusion of a confrontation that included the duo alongside Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins.
The announcement, courtesy of WWE’s website, is as follows:
“Last night, Cody Rhodes announced that he will challenge Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns at WrestleMania. The shocking declaration highlighted an emotionally charged confrontation between Reigns, The Rock, Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth “Freakin” Rollins that resulted in absolute chaos at the WrestleMania XL Kickoff Press Conference.
Tonight, Triple H will address the event’s earth-shattering fallout on the blue brand.
What will the Chief Content Officer have to say? Find out tonight at 8/7 C on SmackDown on FOX.”
Additionally, WWE confirmed that Bayley will appear on the show to discuss her exit from Damage CTRL after the group turned on her last week. Bayley is set to face her former stablemate IYO SKY at WrestleMania 40.
The updated card is as follows:
- WWE Tag Team Title #1 Contender Match: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne
- Nick Aldis announces WWE United States Champion Logan Paul’s next challenger.
- Elimination Chamber Qualifying Match: Michin vs. Bianca Belair
- Triple H addresses fallout from WrestleMania XL Kickoff fallout
- Bayley comments on leaving Damage CTRL
WrestleZone will have coverage of WWE SmackDown as it airs on Friday.
