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The Rock’s Return Leads To Big Changes To Tonight’s WWE SmackDown

Andrew Ravens
By Andrew Ravens
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WWE has reportedly made changes to tonight’s SmackDown card following the news of The Rock appearing on the show. 

Previously announced for the show before Rock announced he would be there included Drew McIntyre vs. Jimmy Uso and WWE Tag Team Champions DIY (Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano) defending against Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson). WWE has also confirmed Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest & Braun Strowman vs. Solo Sikoa, Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga for the show. 

WrestleVotes reported today that Rock’s appearance has caused big changes to the show. Naomi vs. Liv Morgan and the six-man tag team match will no longer take place as originally planned. 

WrestleVotes previously reported that The Rock is expected to announce the WrestleMania 42 location on SmackDown. The company plans to hold WrestleMania 42 at the Superdome in New Orleans next year.

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Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens
Andrew Ravens is a reporter for WrestlingNews.co, where he covers the latest happenings in the world of professional wrestling. Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, his main focus is reporting on day-to-day wrestling news, with a special emphasis on covering WWE and AEW. Having covered the industry since 2013, Andrew has developed an extensive knowledge of pro wrestling. His work involves more than just standard news updates; he also serves as a beat writer, providing in-depth and ongoing coverage of wrestling companies and its storylines. His skill set includes providing detailed play-by-play coverage for major events, ensuring fans who can't watch live still get a feel for the action. He also handles transcription, accurately converting interviews and media scrums for readers. As a dedicated reporter, Andrew frequently attends major wrestling events to cover them live, including WWE's Monday Night Raw and SmackDown, as well as AEW Dynamite. You can get in touch with Andrew for news tips or correspondence by emailing him at ravenstarmedia21@gmail.com.

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