Tonight's WWE SmackDown is dubbed as the Season Premiere edition for the blue brand. The show is anticipated to feature the return of Roman Reigns after weeks of absence. Not only this but The Cenation Leader is also scheduled to appear on the show after defeating The Bloodline in a tag team action along with LA Knight at Fastlane. With just a few hours left for SmackDown, Cena teased a major confrontation between him and The Tribal Chief.
The potential confrontation was hinted at by The Cenation Leader through his recent post on Twitter. Cena shared a photo from the venue for tonight's show, the BOK Center in Tulsa, OK, along with an intriguing caption. The 16x World Champion revealed that he is prepared with caffeine and hydration for tonight's show.
Additionally, John Cena also acknowledged the return of The Tribal Chief for tonight's show. This has led to fans speculating about another showdown between Cena and Reigns in the Season Premiere of the blue brand.
It will be interesting to see how things unfold on tonight's show. The Undisputed Universal Champion could potentially address The Bloodline's loss from Fastlane, and the seeds for Reigns' next challenger are likely to be planted as we head towards the WWE Crown Jewel 2023 Premium Live Event.
What else does WWE have in store for tonight's SmackDown?
Besides the appearances of Roman Reigns and John Cena, tonight's edition of SmackDown is set to feature the appearance of Chief Content Officer Triple H himself. The King of Kings has a significant announcement to make for tonight's show.
Not only this, but the Undisputed Tag Team Champions Jey Uso and Cody Rhodes are expected to issue an open challenge for their titles on tonight's SmackDown. This was hinted at by Rhodes and Jey Uso through their social media accounts. Moreover, Carlito, who made his return at Fastlane, has now officially been drafted to the blue brand. It is anticipated that Caribbean Cool will make an appearance tonight to continue his journey within the Stamford-based Promotion.
A tag team match between the Pretty Deadly and the Brawling Brutes is also scheduled for the show. Overall, this Season Premiere show appears to be stacked, promising to feature numerous surprises and turns. With stars like Roman Reigns, John Cena, Cody Rhodes, Jey Uso, and Triple H all set to be on a single show, it seems like the company definitely has some memorable moments planned for us tonight