We now know who’s closing the final WWE SmackDown before WrestleMania 41—and it could get physical.
According to Fightful Select, Cody Rhodes and John Cena are listed as the final segment of tonight’s SmackDown broadcast from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Not only are they wrapping up the go-home show, but a producer has reportedly been assigned to the segment—which typically means things won’t end with just a mic drop.
Rhodes and Cena are set to square off in the Night Two main event for the Undisputed WWE Championship this Sunday. With so much riding on the outcome—and Cena’s status as a part-time star with limited appearances—it’s safe to assume this face-off is going to deliver more than just words.
Earlier reports also revealed that Seth Rollins will open tonight’s show, as he prepares to battle CM Punk and Roman Reigns in the Night One main event. Between that and this newly confirmed Cena-Rhodes closing segment, WWE is stacking the bookends of SmackDown to push both of WrestleMania 41’s biggest matches into overdrive.
Throw in the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal, a WWE Tag Team Title defense, and a sit-down with Tiffany Stratton, and tonight’s SmackDown might be more loaded than some pay-per-views.
As a reminder, Ringside News will have live play-by-play coverage of the show.
Do you think Cena and Cody will throw down to end the show—or will it be all mind games? Drop your thoughts and predictions in the comments.