WWE has announced a major Raw vs SmackDown showdown scheduled for this Friday’s SmackDown episode, featuring Randy Orton joining forces with Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes. The duo will face The Vision’s Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in a tag team match that raises anticipation ahead of upcoming championship events. The announcement came from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis via a social media video.
Details on the Match and Agreement Between Brands
In the announcement clip, Aldis explained he struck a deal with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce, permitting Breakker and Reed to appear on SmackDown for this special match. This collaboration underscores the intense rivalry swirling around the involved superstars.
“Bronson Reed and Bron Breakker seem to enjoy getting involved in other people’s business as of late. And having just wrapped up a phone call with my esteemed colleague, Adam Pearce over at Monday Night Raw, we agreed that they can get involved in my business this Friday night on SmackDown,”
Aldis declared.
Context of the Feud Ahead of Crown Jewel
The contest revolves around the escalating conflicts between Breakker and Reed’s ally, World Heavyweight Champion Seth Rollins, and Cody Rhodes. Rhodes is preparing for a champion versus champion confrontation against Rollins at WWE Crown Jewel in Perth, Australia, set for October 11. Randy Orton’s participation adds depth to this storyline, given his past clashes and attacks from The Vision faction.
Venue and Expected Developments on SmackDown
This week’s SmackDown will be held at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. With WWE Crown Jewel less than two weeks away, the event is poised to reveal further developments and storyline twists, especially following recent matches such as last week’s triple threat for the WWE Women’s Championship.
Excitement Builds Across Social Media
“SMACKDOWN NEWS 🚨@RealNickAldis has huge news for THIS FRIDAY… @CodyRhodes & @RandyOrton will team up to take on The Vision’s @bronbreakkerwwe & @BRONSONISHERE!”
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SMACKDOWN NEWS 🚨@RealNickAldis has huge news for THIS FRIDAY… @CodyRhodes & @RandyOrton will team up to take on The Vision’s @bronbreakkerwwe & @BRONSONISHERE! pic.twitter.com/zzjN4v3y6x
— WWE (@WWE) September 30, 2025
