Sami Zayn will appear on SmackDown tonight just one week after winning the United States Championship, and theres already a lot of attention on what he might say. WWE confirmed that the new United States Champion will address the crowd following his title win over Carmelo Hayes last Friday. That victory immediately pushed Zayn into the WrestleMania 42 picture, where he is now scheduled to defend the championship against Trick Williams. The title change has also sparked backlash online. Over the past week, many fans have expressed frustration about Carmelo Hayes losing the championship and not currently being part of WWEs WrestleMania plans. A lot of fans expected Hayes to remain in the spotlight, and theres growing curiosity about whether WWE could still find a way to include him before the show. Trick Williams also addressed the situation during a recent appearance on the Mornings with Mero radio show, where he said that Hayes deserves a WrestleMania moment and expressed hope that Hayes ends up getting one. Another big question heading into tonight is whether Zayn will continue the United States Championship open challenge series that he started during his previous title reign from August through October 2025. That open challenge format didnt end when Zayn lost the title, as Ilja Dragunov and Carmelo Hayes both continued the tradition during their own runs, making the championship one of the most active titles on WWE television. Tonights SmackDown takes place at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, Missouri, and the show already includes several major appearances. Cody Rhodes is scheduled to appear as he looks to spoil Randy Ortons homecoming ahead of their WrestleMania clash. Rhea Ripley is also set to respond after being attacked by Jade Cargill, Michin, and B-Fab. Drew McIntyre and Jacob Fatu are both scheduled to speak as their feud continues to build toward WrestleMania. Do you think WWE should add Carmelo Hayes back into the WrestleMania United States Title match, or should Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams stay a one-on-one showdown? G Add as a preferred source on Google
