Major WWE SmackDown update on Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens ahead of SNME

The Undisputed WWE Championship will be on the line in just over 24 hours when Cody Rhodes defends against Kevin Owens at Saturday Night's Main Event. The company has just made an announcement about the champion and challenger going into tonight's SmackDown episode.

The American Nightmare and The Prizefighter have clashed for weeks in front of the WWE Universe, despite being longtime associates. Cody previously granted his friend a championship opportunity as a reward at Bash In Berlin, but KO failed to leave with the title. He later made things personal and turned heel on Rhodes.

World Wrestling Entertainment has announced that Owens and Rhodes will meet on tonight's SmackDown for the "final word" before SNME. The official preview promised this could be an epic confrontation between champion and challenger.

"Just one day away from Saturday Night’s Main Event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Kevin Owens will have one final word before they clash for the title. What will the two embittered rivals say to each other? Don’t miss this epic confrontation, tonight at 8/7 C on USA!," reads the official segment preview.

Tonight's SmackDown will air live from the XL Center in Hartford, CT. In addition to the Cody - KO segment, officials previously announced the following for the show: the go-home build for SNME, Carmelo Hayes vs. a mystery opponent, what's next for Solo Sikoa, plus the semi-finals in the tournament to crown the inaugural Women's United States Champion with Michin vs. Tiffany Stratton and Bayley vs. Chelsea Green.