WWE has announced the lineup for tonight’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown, which will air live from Cleveland, Ohio. The broadcast will feature a tribute to the late Hulk Hogan, a WWE Tag Team Championship match, and several segments building toward the upcoming SummerSlam premium live event.
WWE Remembers Hulk Hogan
Following his passing on Thursday, WWE will pay tribute to the life and career of WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan. The company has advertised a special segment to remember the legendary icon.
Cody Rhodes to Speak
“The American Nightmare” Cody Rhodes is scheduled to address his upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship Street Fight against John Cena at SummerSlam. The segment follows the events of last week’s SmackDown, where Rhodes attacked Cena and forced him to sign the contract for their WrestleMania rematch.
WWE Tag Team Championship Match
The Wyatt Sicks will make their first defense of the WWE Tag Team Championship as they face the team of Andrade and Rey Fenix. Andrade and Fenix earned the number one contendership by winning a Fatal 4-Way Tag Team Match that included #DIY, Fraxiom, and the Motor City Machine Guns.
SummerSlam Participants to Appear
All four men involved in a major tag team match at SummerSlam are scheduled to be in attendance. Randy Orton, Drew McIntyre, Logan Paul, and the musician Jelly Roll will all appear live in Paul’s hometown of Cleveland to continue the build to their match.
Singles Match Previews SummerSlam Bout
In women’s action, Alexa Bliss will face one-half of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Champions, Roxanne Perez, in a singles match. The bout is a preview of the upcoming championship match at SummerSlam, where Bliss and her partner, Charlotte Flair, will challenge the team of Perez and Raquel Rodriguez for the titles.
