Will Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins appear on WWE SmackDown tonight (September 26, 2025)?

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Published at :September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Modified at :September 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM

Seth Rollins WWE RAW Cody Rhodes Crown Jewel 2025

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The two stars are set to collide at the upcoming Crown Jewel PLE!

Following their heated face-off during Wrestlepalooza 2025 post-show, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins engaged in a fiery segment. The two Champions are set to collide in a match for the men’s Crown Jewel Championship at the namesake PLE next month.

This match announcement reignited their feud from 2022, which had seen the two stars battle each other on three separate occasions. Notably, Rhodes has emerged victorious in all three clashes and is proudly rubbing it in Rollins’ face, who is furious to register his first win and the WWE Crown Jewel title.

Will Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins appear on SmackDown tonight?

No, as of the writing of this article, neither Cody Rhodes nor Seth Rollins has been confirmed for an appearance on the show. However, Rhodes is listed among the featured superstars for tonight’s show on WWE.com.

The American Nightmare defeated Drew McIntyre in the main event of Wrestlepalooza last weekend to retain the title, and WWE might decide to continue the feud tonight. Rhodes could also make an appearance to cut another promo, hyping up fans for the upcoming PLE.

The September 26 episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. Multiple stars, including Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre, and Sami Zayn, are being advertised for the show.

Announced matches for WWE SmackDown (09/26)

Tiffany Stratton (c) vs Jade Cargill vs Nia Jax – WWE Women’s title triple-threat match
B-Fab & Michin vs Kiana James & Giulia – Tag team match
Cody Rhodes, Tiffany Stratton, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Drew McIntyre & Sami Zayn are listed as featured superstars

When and where will WWE SmackDown take place tonight?

The September 26 episode of WWE SmackDown is set to air live from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The show will feature the aftermath of the Wrestlepalooza PLE.

Will Cody Rhodes & Seth Rollins make an appearance tonight?

No, neither of the two stars is confirmed for an appearance tonight. However, Rhodes is listed among the featured superstars on WWE.com.

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