Speaking of Rhodes, the undisputed WWE champion will be in action on Friday. Rhodes teams with Damian Priest and Jacob Fatu against The Bloodline. Jimmy Uso vs. Drew McIntyre and a WWE tag team title match are also advertised.

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Rhodes made his way out and met "The Final Boss" in the ring. The Rock said he and "The American Nightmare" have become good friends since their rivalry from WrestleMania 40. The Rock said that he needs Rhodes to understand that he runs the show at TKO and WWE.

Once Rhodes hit the ring, Rock embarked on a lengthy rambling promo about taking Cody to the next level. He said he wants Rhodes to be "his" WWE Champion, but stopped short of calling him 'the people's champ' when referring to how much love fans have for the current incumbent.

Our WWE SmackDown results for tonight include #DIY defending the WWE Tag Team Championship against Pretty Deadly, Jimmy Uso battling Drew McIntyre, Cody Rhodes teaming with Damian Priest & Braun Strowman against Solo Sikoa,

The last couple of weeks of WWE Smackdown have laid the groundwork for this episode. A grudge match and a tag team title opportunity are on tap. What other happenings will the blue brand have in store for fans this week?