The era of WWE SmackDown on Fox is over after 5 years and it was an eventful 5 years. The first episode of SmackDown on Fox featured The Rock, Becky Lynch and Brock Lesnar vs Kofi Kingston for the WWE Championship. It is the start of the era of the USA Network on SmackDown. Monday Night Raw will be leaving the USA Network in January 2025 after more than 30 years. The first episode of SmackDown on the USA Network will take place on 13th September 2024. In this article, we will preview the debut episode of WWE SmackDown on USA Network.
WWE Smackdown Preview - 13th Sept 2024
Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa for WWE Championship in a Steel Cage
This is the biggest thing that has been advertised for the debut episode of SmackDown. This will be a rematch between Cody Rhodes vs Solo Sikoa. This time it will be in a Steel Cage Match to keep The Bloodline out of the match. However it will be of no use as Jacob Fatu will single handedly break the cage and The Bloodline will try to help Solo Sikoa. This match will start the show. It is highly likely that Roman Reigns will make his return after 4 weeks or absence to WWE. He will help Cody Rhodes once again to retain the WWE Championship.
Andrade vs Carmelo Hayes
This is the 5th match between these two talented wrestlers. The series is at 2-2. Andrade has won 2 Matched and Carmelo Hayes has won 2. This will most likely be the final match in their Best of 5 series. They will get to do it in front of the most number of fans watching at home. It is also thought that the winner of this match will face LA Knight for the United States Championship. Carmelo Hayes and Andrade have got themselves over with their in ring work.
Grayson Waller and Austin Theory vs Kevin Owens and a mystery partner
This is the 3rd match that has been advertised for the show. Grayson Waller and Austin Theory have been having a story where Austin Theory has been fed up with the antics of Grayson Waller and the WWE fans are waiting for the face turn. Kevin Owens will have a mystery partner and it will be Randy Orton and he will return back to SmackDown after the incredible match against Gunther at Bash in Berlin.
Nia Jax and Bayley continue their feud
Nia Jax vs Bayley is a feud that has once again started and WWE will want to make use of the opportunity that millions of fans will be watching to continue their storyline. They will make their match at Bad Blood official and Tiffany Straton will be an important part of the story as she is the best friend of Nia Jax. However the Money in the Bank contract is causing a friction and Bayley will look to take advantage of their differences.
