Carmelo Hayes US Title Open Challenge Added To 2/27 WWE SmackDown

Carmelo Hayes will once again defend his WWE United States Championship in an open challenge on Friday’s WWE SmackDown.

The last open challenge took place on January 30 when Hayes successfully defended the title against Rey Fenix.

Here is the current lineup for SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown (2/27)

• WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship: RHIYO (Rhea Ripley & Iyo Sky) (c) vs. The Irresistible Forces (Nia Jax & Lash Legend)
• Solo Sikoa vs. Uncle Howdy
• Cody Rhodes, Trick Williams, Je’Von Evans, Jey Uso, LA Knight, and Randy Orton to appear
• Candice LeRae vs. Jordynne Grace
• Oba Femi vs. The Miz
• WWE United States Open Challenge: Carmelo Hayes (c) vs. TBA

Fightful will have live coverage of SmackDown on Friday followed by a post-show podcast on our YouTube channel.