Two Title Matches and Brock Lesnar Segment Revealed for September 19 WWE SmackDown

Brock Lesnar is set to return to WWE SmackDown on September 19, just 24 hours before he goes head-to-head with John Cena at WrestlePalooza.

This will be his first on-screen appearance since the contract signing, and he’s scheduled for a live interview that’s expected to set the tone for Saturday’s showdown. With emotions already running high, Lesnar’s presence alone is sure to send a message.

The night also features two major championship matches. For the third straight week, Sami Zayn will defend the United States Championship in an open challenge. But unlike previous weeks, this time there’s no mystery—Carmelo Hayes has already declared himself as the challenger. After weeks of building momentum and calling his shot, Hayes steps into his biggest match yet with a chance to dethrone Zayn and instantly elevate his standing on SmackDown.

Alexa Bliss and Charlotte Flair will defend their WWE Women’s Tag Team Titles against Chelsea Green and Alba Fyre. The match has extra fuel after Green and her enforcer, the so-called Secret Hervice, blindsided Charlotte several weeks ago and briefly put her out of action. Bliss avenged the ambush with a singles win over Green, but now The Queen is back and looking for revenge in tag team form. With bad blood already boiling, this one isn’t just about the titles—it’s personal.

What’s on tap for the September 19 episode of WWE SmackDown:

• Brock Lesnar speaks ahead of his match with John Cena
• Cody Rhodes appearance
• United States Championship: Sami Zayn (c) vs. Carmelo Hayes
• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss (c) vs. Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre

SmackDown goes live tonight at 8/7c on USA Network, and with Lesnar on the mic, title gold up for grabs, and a returning Flair seeking payback, this episode promises major fallout heading into WrestlePalooza. Be sure to tune in live and follow along with Ringside News for full play-by-play coverage over in our SmackDown results section.

What are you most excited for on SmackDown? Will Carmelo Hayes shock the world and take the U.S. Title? Can Charlotte and Alexa hold onto the belts? And what exactly will Brock Lesnar have to say about John Cena? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.