Cody Rhodes, Gunther, Rhea Ripley, Jade Cargill Added To 5/22 WWE SmackDown

Stars will be in the building for WWE SmackDown.

World Wrestling Entertainment announced that Cody Rhodes and Gunther will appear on Friday’s episode of SmackDown.

Cody is set to defend his Undisputed WWE Title against Gunther at WWE Clash in Italy on May 30.

Plus, Rhea Ripley will open Friday’s SmackDown as she responds to Jade Cargill, who issued a challenge for the Women’s Championship at Clash in Italy.

Here is the current lineup for SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown (5/22)

• Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Talla Tonga
• Cody Rhodes and Gunther to appear
• Rhea Ripley to open the show

Fightful will have coverage of SmackDown beginning at 8 PM ET followed by a post-show podcast.