WWE SmackDown Preview
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The WWE universe is abuzz with the surprise announcement of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson's return to SmackDown, set to air live from the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on Friday, February 21, at 8 ET/7 CT on USA. This unexpected appearance has sent shockwaves throughout the wrestling world, with many speculating about the reasons behind his return. WWE Chief Content Officer Paul "Triple H" Levesque hinted that Johnson's presence could have a significant impact on the road to WrestleMania 41, which is scheduled to take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20.
Johnson's return to SmackDown is expected to be a major highlight of the evening, with many wondering what he will be doing on the show. According to reports, The Rock will be announcing the location of WrestleMania 42, which is set to take place in the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The venue has previously hosted both WrestleMania 30 in 2014 and WrestleMania 34 in 2018. The dates of the event are not yet confirmed, and it's not yet known if The Rock will be announcing those dates on Friday night. He could also be a part of a press conference reportedly set to air following the conclusion of SmackDown at 11 pm ET.
In addition to The Rock's announcement, several matches are set to take place on SmackDown, including a title opportunity for Pretty Deadly. After defeating WWE Tag Team Champions #DIY in a non-title match last week, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis has granted them a title shot. Fans will be eager to see if Elton Prince and Kit Wilson can unseat Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa and claim the titles. Other matches include a Six-Man Tag Team Match featuring Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, and Braun Strowman taking on Solo Sikoa, The Samoan Werewolf, and Tama Tonga. The action is expected to be intense, with many superstars looking to make a statement on the road to WrestleMania 41. The competition will be fierce, and fans won't want to miss a minute of the excitement.
The match between Jimmy Uso and Drew McIntyre is also highly anticipated, following a backstage altercation that saw Uso shut down McIntyre with a superkick. The tension between these two intense superstars is palpable, and their match is expected to be a highlight of the evening. With The Rock's return and several exciting matches on the card, this episode of SmackDown is not to be missed. Fans can catch all the action live on USA at 8 ET/7 CT on Friday, February 21.
Here are the match scores and schedules for the upcoming events:
- SmackDown: Friday, February 21, 8 ET/7 CT on USA
- Elimination Chamber: Toronto, March 1, Rogers Centre
- WrestleMania 41: Saturday, April 19, and Sunday, April 20, Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
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