Shinsuke Nakamura is all set to defend his WWE United States Championship.
The 21st February episode of SmackDown witnessed a tag-team match between the team of R-Truth and LA Knight against The Miz and Carmelo Hayes. A tag-team formation between Miz and Carmelo Hayes was teased as the duo snatched away a victory from Knight and Truth.
Thanks to interference from Shinsuke Nakamura, Knight failed to save his partner from a double tag-finisher. The Megastar had previously earned his shot for the US title after a victory over The Miz on the 14th February episode. Soon WWE released a statement on the upcoming title match,
“The United States Championship will be on the line when LA Knight challenges Shinsuke Nakamura.
Nakamura defeated Knight to win the title at Survivor Series on Nov. 30 and has held it tightly since.
The Megastar has been relentless in his quest to regain the title, recently defeating The Miz to become the No. 1 Contender and setting the stage for this incredible rematch.
Will Knight regain the United States Championship, or will Nakamura continue his reign? Find out on Friday Night SmackDown at 8 ET/7 CT on USA.”
While Knight and Nakamura had a showdown before their title match, this week’s SmackDown also witnessed The Rock’s return.
The Rock Confirms WWE WrestleMania 42 Location
Appearing on the 21st February edition of SmackDown on very short notice, The Rock confirmed the location and dates of the upcoming WrestleMania 42 next year in 2026. Greeting the New Orleans crowd, The Rock announced that WrestleMania 42 will be held at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event will be held on April 11 and April 12, 2026.
In other news: The Rock has announced his next WWE appearance.