Updated
Updated · WWE · May 1
Cody Rhodes kicks off SmackDown
Updated
Updated · WWE · May 1

Cody Rhodes kicks off SmackDown

8 articles · Updated · WWE · May 1
  • The 1 May show airs live at 8 ET/7 CT on USA, with Jacob Fatu returning and Charlotte Flair facing Jacy Jayne.
  • Rhodes is expected to address Randy Orton's punt attack and the fallout from WrestleMania, while Fatu's appearance follows a confrontation with Roman Reigns before WWE Backlash.
  • The episode also features Ricky Saints' SmackDown debut and continues fallout from Fatal Influence's attacks on Brie Bella, Paige, Alexa Bliss and women's champion Rhea Ripley.
With his incredible momentum, can Jacob Fatu actually dethrone the dominant world champion Roman Reigns at Backlash?
After Jacy Jayne's shocking upset, is the Fatal Influence faction poised to take over the entire women's division?
With Randy Orton now in his rearview, who will be the first superstar to answer Cody Rhodes' open title challenge?