A WWE Tag Team title match is official for the Friday, May 3 SmackDown episode. 

A-Town Down Under's Austin Theory & Grayson Waller will defend their titles on next week's SmackDown against The Street Profits. Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins of the Profits won a number one contender's match on last week's SmackDown to earn the title shot. 

In another contest official for next week, Akam & Rezar of Authors of Pain will face New Catch Republic's Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne in a matchup of top SmackDown teams. 

Before their Undisputed WWE Championship match at Backlash, Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles will go face-to-face on next week's SmackDown. 

Randy Orton & Kevin Owens will also host The RKO Show on next week's episode, one day before they team against The Bloodline at Backlash. 

The Friday, May 3 SmackDown is the go-home show for Backlash set for Saturday, May 4. 

The SmackDown lineup for next week: 

  • WWE Tag Team Champions Austin Theory & Grayson Waller defend against Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins
  • Akam & Rezar vs. Tyler Bate & Pete Dunne
  • Cody Rhodes & AJ Styles face-to-face
  • The RKO Show with Randy Orton & Kevin Owens

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