WWE appears to have made significant changes to tonight’s SmackDown plans following The Rock’s return announcement. The company deleted a previously announced match card from their official X/Twitter account shortly after The Final Boss confirmed his appearance.
Before The Rock’s announcement, SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis had revealed two matches for tonight’s show in New Orleans. The lineup included Naomi facing Liv Morgan and a major six-man tag team match featuring Cody Rhodes, Damian Priest, and Braun Strowman against the new Bloodline faction.
However, WWE removed Aldis’ video announcement from their X account after The Rock stated he would appear on tonight’s show. The timing of the deletion suggests a possible connection to The Rock’s return, though the specific reason remains unconfirmed.
Adding to the intrigue, the announcement video remains available on WWE’s official Instagram account, creating confusion among fans about which matches will actually take place tonight. This inconsistency has fueled speculation about potential last-minute changes to the show’s format or structure.
The Rock’s return has generated significant buzz, especially after his cryptic Instagram comment stating his appearance would be “detrimental to a certain someone’s life.” Given his history with Cody Rhodes, many fans believe The Final Boss could be positioning himself for a WrestleMania 41 match against The American Nightmare.
