WWE announced on social media that LA Knight defending the United States Championship against Santos Escobar has been added to the lineup for tonight’s SmackDown.
Last week saw Escobar attempt to accept Knight’s open challenge to defend the title, but the champion called out his Legado del Fantasma teammate Berto for the title match that followed.
A win over Berto to retain the championship saw no celebration for Knight, however, as he was attacked by a returning Shinsuke Nakamura after the bout.
Below is the updated lineup for tonight’s WWE SmackDown, emanating from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah:
- Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes & Kevin Owens go face-to-face
- United States Championship: LA Knight defends against Santos Escobar
- Women’s United States Championship Tournament First Round Match: Bianca Belair vs. Chelsea Green vs. Blair Davenport
- Bayley & Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton & Candice LeRae
Join us for live coverage of WWE SmackDown beginning at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.