The final episode of SmackDown before the Elimination Chamber event set the stage for a thrilling conclusion to Cody Rhodes’ reign as Undisputed WWE champion. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson continued to pursue Rhodes, asking him to be his champion and sending a new red truck with a video message.
LA Knight cemented his position as the No. 1 contender for the United States Championship after defeating Jacob Fatu and Carmelo Hayes in a triple threat match. Meanwhile, Bayley showcased her daredevil skills by jumping out of the ring onto opponents during a six-woman tag team match.
Other notable moments included Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn exchanging words before their upcoming match at Elimination Chamber, Drew McIntyre calling John Cena a “hypocrite,” and Trish Stratus making her WWE return with a Toronto native appearance. The SmackDown match card is set to determine the No. 1 contender for Shinsuke Nakamura’s United States Championship, with LA Knight joining Jacob Fatu in the triple threat match.
With Elimination Chamber looming, Rhodes must decide whether to accept The Rock’s offer or face him on Saturday. The winner of the men’s elimination chamber match will also be determined and will face Rhodes for the title at WrestleMania.
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