Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton Unite Against The Vision on SmackDown

CINCINNATI, Ohio – WWE SmackDown airs live tonight, Friday, Oct. 3, at 8 p.m. ET from Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati. The show is gearing up for the upcoming Crown Jewel event with top matchups and storylines.

In the main event, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes teams up with Randy Orton in a tag match against The Vision’s Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed. This follows an incident last week when Orton helped Rhodes after The Brons attacked him during an address about his rematch with Seth Rollins at Crown Jewel.

The main event will see Rhodes and Orton, both former Legacy members, looking to maintain their momentum while teaching respect to the next generation of WWE superstars. Rhodes faces a crucial challenge as he prepares to defend his title against Rollins on Oct. 11.

Additionally, Sami Zayn is set to defend his United States Championship in his fifth consecutive Open Challenge against an opponent yet to be determined. Zayn’s recent defenses have included encounters with legends like John Cena and Rey Fenix.

WWE Women’s Champion Tiffany Stratton is also expected to make an appearance as she builds anticipation for her Crown Jewel title match against Stephanie Vaquer. The show’s buildup includes the fallout from Stratton’s successful title defense last week in a Triple Threat Match.

Fans can catch all the action on USA Network, with highlights and recaps available on various platforms following the broadcast.