John Cena announced for next week’s WWE SmackDown

The WWE Champion is set to appear on next week’s SmackDown.

WWE announced that Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena will make an appearance on the Friday, May 9 SmackDown, the go-home show for next Saturday’s Backlash PLE. Cena will defend his title against career-long rival Randy Orton at Backlash in Orton’s hometown of St. Louis.

A number one contender’s match with potential Backlash implications is also set for next Friday’s SmackDown, with Jade Cargill facing Nia Jax. The winner will face Tiffany Stratton for the WWE Women’s Championship, although that match has not yet been made official for Backlash.

A tag team bout will also take place next week on SmackDown, with Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline facing uneasy allies Damian Priest and LA Knight. Priest, Knight, and Drew McIntyre will challenge Fatu for the United States Championship at Backlash in a four-way.

The announced lineup for next week’s SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown, Friday, May 9 —

• Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena appears
• WWE Women’s Championship number one contender’s match: Jade Cargill vs. Nia Jax
• Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa vs. LA Knight and Damian Priest

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