Tag Team title match, Cody Rhodes segment added to WWE SmackDown

Two new announcements have been made for WWE SmackDown tonight.

The WWE Tag Team titles will be on the line with Motor City Machine Guns defending their belts against The Street Profits. A segment with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicking off the episode has also been added. WWE posted a video with SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis announcing the news this afternoon.

🚨 🚨 🚨 @RealNickAldis has some HUGE news regarding tonight's #SmackDown including @CodyRhodes KICKING OFF the show!

📺 8/7c on @USANetwork pic.twitter.com/cjQEoET6QB

— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2024

Rhodes is just eight days away from his title defense against Kevin Owens on the return of Saturday Night’s Main Event.

Alex Shelley & Chris Sabin became WWE Tag Team Champions in their debut this October. The Street Profits and DIY are in the title mix with Tommaso Ciampa & Johnny Gargano seemingly in the midst of a heel turn.

The Target Center in Minneapolis is the venue for SmackDown tonight.

WWE SmackDown (Friday, December 6) —

• WWE Tag Team Champions Motor City Machine Guns defend against The Street Profits
• Women’s United States title tournament first-round match: Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton vs. Elektra Lopez
• Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes kicks off the episode