WWE Announces New Match for Jimmy Uso for SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes will face Jimmy Uso in their first-ever singles match on tonight’s SmackDown, as announced by the four-time NXT Champion after meeting with General Manager Nick Aldis.

Jimmy Uso has competed in two televised singles matches over the past year. At WrestleMania XL, Jimmy lost to his brother Jey Uso, which led to Solo Sikoa removing him from The Bloodline. After returning from hiatus in October, Jimmy faced Solo Sikoa on SmackDown but was defeated due to interference from Sikoa’s associates. Jimmy also unsuccessfully challenged Solo at a non-televised event in December.

Tonight’s SmackDown Features Multiple High-Stakes Matches

Alright… I got done talking to Slick Nick, and you know I always get my way. So, tonight it’s gonna be Jimmy Uso vs. Carmelo Hayes, and Big Jim… make sure you bring them working shoes, and not those shoes you wore at WrestleMania 40.

The January 17 episode of SmackDown will broadcast live from the Pechanga Arena in San Diego, CA. The show’s lineup includes Solo Sikoa’s return, Naomi and Bianca Belair taking on Candice LeRae and Nia Jax, Los Garza versus The Motor City Machine Guns, and Tiffany Stratton defending the WWE Women’s Championship against Bayley.