Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles will sign the contract for their upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship on next week’s episode of SmackDown.
Additionally, CM Punk will be making an appearance on next week’s show.
You can check out the updated lineup for next week’s episode of WWE SmackDown below:
* Cody Rhodes & AJ Styles sign contract for WWE Backlash: France match.
* The WWE Draft begins.
* CM Punk appears.
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In other news, Ryusuke Taguchi has been pulled from several upcoming NJPW events after he suffered an injury in a bicycle accident. Taguchi will be missing all of the shows through May 4th.
You can check out the official announcement below:
Ryusuke Taguchi injured; to miss Dontaku series
Thank you for supporting New Japan Pro-Wrestling.
Ryusuke Taguchi, who was scheduled to compete this weekend on the Road to Dontaku, was involved in a bicycle accident, sustaining wounds to his face hands and knees as well as injuring his neck. As a result, he will be unable to compete in forthcoming events. We apologise to fans who were looking forward to seeing Taguchi wrestle, and appreciate your understanding.
Taguchi also issued the following statement:
“Hello to all 69 of my fans across Japan. Although I can’t remember the exact accident due to my concussion, I apparently fell off my bicycle while swerving to avoid a dog. I will rest, recover and be back better than ever!”
The following replacements will be made for Taguchi’s matches in the coming nights:
April 20, Machida, April 22 Korakuen: Shoma Kato
April 23 Korakuen: Katsuya Murashima
April 25 Fukui, April 26 Osaka : Hiroyoshi Tenzan
April 27 Hiroshima: Tomoaki Honma
April 30 Kumamoto: Katsuya Murahshima
May 1 Beppu: Shoma Kato
May 3, 4 Fukuoka: Tiger Mask
NJPW joins fans in wishing Taguchi a full, fast recovery.
Next week’s episode of SmackDown is set to be an action-packed show, with several exciting events and appearances scheduled. One of the main highlights will be the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles for their upcoming Undisputed WWE Championship match at WWE Backlash: France. This highly anticipated match has been building up for weeks, and fans are eager to see these two talented wrestlers face off in the ring.
The WWE Draft will also kick off on next week’s SmackDown. This annual event allows both the Raw and SmackDown brands to make roster changes and shake things up in the world of professional wrestling. It’s always an exciting time for fans as they speculate on which superstars will switch brands and how it will impact future storylines and matches.
In addition to these two major events, CM Punk will be making a special appearance on next week’s show. Punk is a legendary figure in the wrestling world and his return to WWE has been highly anticipated by fans. While the details of his appearance are still unknown, it is sure to be a memorable moment for both Punk and the audience.
Meanwhile, in New Japan Pro-Wrestling (NJPW), Ryusuke Taguchi has unfortunately suffered an injury in a bicycle accident. As a result, he will be forced to miss several upcoming NJPW events, including the Road to Dontaku series. Taguchi sustained wounds to his face, hands, knees, and neck in the accident. NJPW has expressed their apologies to fans who were looking forward to seeing Taguchi wrestle and appreciate their understanding during this time.
Taguchi himself issued a statement, assuring his fans that he will rest, recover, and come back stronger than ever. NJPW has also announced replacements for Taguchi’s matches in the coming nights, ensuring that fans will still be treated to exciting matchups despite his absence.
Overall, next week’s episode of SmackDown promises to be an eventful one, with the contract signing between Cody Rhodes and AJ Styles, the start of the WWE Draft, and CM Punk’s appearance. Meanwhile, fans of NJPW will be disappointed to hear about Ryusuke Taguchi’s injury but can look forward to the replacement matches that have been arranged. Wrestling enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to in the coming week as these events unfold.