Spoiler: Two SmackDown Superstars Backstage for January 20 WWE RAW

Tonight’s episode of Monday Night Raw just got even more interesting, as WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and Nia Jax have been spotted backstage at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. While Jax is confirmed to appear on the show, Rhodes is reportedly not scheduled to be on TV—but he will be wrestling Carmelo Hayes in a dark match after the broadcast.

According to PWInsider, Cody is backstage but won’t be making an on-air appearance, meaning fans in attendance will be the only ones getting a look at the Undisputed WWE Champion in action. This dark match with Hayes is an interesting choice, as the NXT standout continues to build momentum, and wrestling Cody is a major opportunity for him.

Meanwhile, Nia Jax is set to appear on Raw, adding more intrigue to tonight’s card. Jax’s presence could shake things up as she continues her dominance in the women’s division.

With Raw already featuring big names like Seth Rollins, Drew McIntyre, and Jey Uso, the presence of SmackDown stars backstage has fans wondering if any surprises are in store. Even though Cody isn’t scheduled for TV, things in WWE can always change at the last second.

WWE RAW Lineup for January 20:

• Seth Rollins vs. Drew McIntyre
• Damage CTRL (Dakota Kai & IYO SKY) vs. Pure Fusion Collective (Shayna Baszler, Zoey Stark, or Sonya Deville)
• The New Day (Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston) in tag team action
• Lyra Valkyria to appear
• JBL to appear
• Jey Uso to appear
• Sami Zayn to appear
• Nia Jax to appear
• Cody Rhodes vs. Carmelo Hayes (Dark Match)

With SmackDown stars in the building and an already stacked lineup, anything could happen before the night is over. As a reminder, Ringside News will be providing live play-by-play coverage of this week’s show over in our WWE Monday Night RAW coverage hub.

Should WWE have Cody Rhodes appear on Raw instead of just working a dark match? Drop your thoughts in the comments!