Folks, we’ve got ourselves a situation. WWE is bringing “SmackDown” back to the USA Network, and what better way to do it than by immediately throwing their golden boy, Cody Rhodes, into a steel cage? That’s right, opening the show. No slow burn, no anticipation. We’re going full throttle from the jump—like starting a fireworks show with the grand finale!
The man behind the madness, WWE’s Chief Content Officer and occasional sledgehammer-wielding icon, Triple H (or Paul Levesque for those who prefer government names), is keeping the rest of the show under wraps. “You’ll just have to wait and see,” he said, clearly channeling his inner Bond villain. And with that cryptic cliffhanger, we’re all left wondering—what could possibly follow this?
Rhodes, the Undisputed WWE Champion and man whose suits alone cost more than your car, will be defending his title against none other than the Samoan bulldozer himself, Solo Sikoa. And just in case a regular match wasn’t enough, they’re locking these two inside a steel cage. Why? Because if there’s anything WWE loves more than a family feud, it’s doing it with extra metal.
Cody Rhodes, of course, is riding high after his victory over Kevin Owens at “Bash in Berlin.” But let’s not forget the last time Rhodes and Sikoa tangled at SummerSlam. That match was so chaotic, you had more interferences than an infomercial hotline. Roman Reigns himself got involved, spearing the guy who’s supposed to be “next in line,” all to help his WrestleMania 40 conqueror retain his belt. Ah, family—always complicating things.
But hold on, it’s not just about the cage match. This whole episode of “SmackDown” marks a significant moment in WWE’s musical chairs-style network hopping. After five years on Fox, “SmackDown” is returning to its old stomping grounds on USA, like an old flame that just couldn’t stay away. Meanwhile, “Raw” is heading for Netflix in 2025, but before that, it’s getting trimmed down to a neat two-hour package—because who needs three hours when you can binge-watch later, right?
So grab your popcorn, folks. Friday’s show is going to be big, and if Triple H’s cryptic “just wait and see” is anything to go by, there’s probably some wild twist waiting after the cage door slams shut.