WWE is loading up tonights June 6 edition of Friday Night SmackDown, and a big singles match has just been confirmed: Aleister Black will go one-on-one with LA Knight in a major showdown live from Bakersfield, California.
This update adds even more fire to a stacked episode, which already serves as the final stop before Money in the Bank. WWE is now promoting a three-hour blue brand spectacle, with every Money in the Bank ladder match participant set to be in action.
Black and Knight havent crossed paths much on WWE television since Aleisters return, making this a first-time clash many fans have been waiting for. WWE has now locked in the bout, making it a centerpiece of tonights show.
Thats on top of the previously announced six-woman tag match featuring Rhea Ripley, Stephanie Vaquer, and Alexa Bliss taking on Naomi, Roxanne Perez, and Giulia. Each of those women is competing in the Womens Money in the Bank ladder match, giving fans a glimpse of whats to come Saturday.
Also confirmed is a major face-off involving Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion Jey Uso confronting their Money in the Bank opponentsUndisputed WWE Champion John Cena and Logan Paul.
With Cena, Rhodes, Paul, and Uso all in the buildingand twelve Money in the Bank contenders roaming the hallstensions are sure to boil over in the final moments before Saturdays premium live event.
WWE SmackDown kicks off live at 8/7c on USA Network, airing from Dignity Health Arena in Bakersfield, CA. International fans can catch it via streaming platforms like Netflix. For full play-by-play coverage, make sure to follow along on Ringside News.
How do you feel about Aleister Black vs LA Knight finally going down tonight? Do you think this could steal the show just one night before Money in the Bank? Drop your thoughts below and let us know.
