WWE has announced a new match for next week’s episode of SmackDown.
Kevin Owens will wrestle Solo Sikoa in a singles match just one day before “KO” steps into the ring and challenges Roman Reigns for the Undisputed WWE Universal Title at the Royal Rumble.
On this week’s show, Owens attacked The Bloodline and put Reigns through a table during what was supposed to be a contract signing:
BREAKING NEWS: @FightOwensFight will face @WWESoloSikoa NEXT WEEK on #SmackDown just one day before his showdown with @WWERomanReigns at #RoyalRumble. pic.twitter.com/tm3ALDCf0c
— WWE (@WWE) January 21, 2023
Here is the updated card for the Royal Rumble go-home edition of SmackDown
Rey Mysterio vs. Karrion Kross
SmackDown Tag Team Title contender’s tournament semifinal match: Drew McIntyre & Sheamus vs. Hit Row (Top Dolla & Ashonte Adonis)
SmackDown Tag Team Title contender’s tournament semifinal match: Legado Del Fantasma (Cruz Del Toro & Joaquin Wilde) vs. Imperium (Giovanni Vinci & Ludwig Kaiser)
Kevin Owens vs. Solo Sikoa