The latest WWE SmackDown tag team match has been confirmed for this Friday’s show. Cody Rhodes and Randy Orton will face off against Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed, marking a high-profile contest set to take place at the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. This announcement came from SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis, who coordinated with Raw General Manager Adam Pearce to arrange Breakker and Reed’s participation on SmackDown.
Details of the Upcoming Tag Team Contest
Nick Aldis revealed the match during a video message on Tuesday, emphasizing that Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed have recently been involved in inter-promotional activities. The agreement to feature the Bron Bros on SmackDown underscores a strategic crossover between brands. Aldis stated,
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.
Nick Aldis, SmackDown General Manager
This tag team match will be part of the October 3 edition of SmackDown in Cincinnati, where Rhodes and Orton will challenge Breakker and Reed. The bout adds momentum to ongoing storylines, especially with Cody Rhodes preparing to contend for the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship against Seth Rollins later in October in Perth, Australia.
SmackDown’s Schedule and Match Lineup
Aside from the Rhodes-Orton versus Bron Bros tag team match, no other segments have been confirmed for Friday’s broadcast. The show is expected to build hype around upcoming championship bouts and cultivate fresh rivalries. Rhodes’s upcoming confrontation with Seth Rollins, Rollins being part of the stable The Vision along with Breakker and Reed, sets a layered backdrop for this tag match.
The confirmed match lineup is:
- Randy Orton & Cody Rhodes vs. Bronson Reed & Bron Breakker
WWE officially shared the match announcement on social media, reinforcing the significance of this pairing ahead of SmackDown.
SMACKDOWN NEWS 🚨@RealNickAldis has huge news for THIS FRIDAY… @CodyRhodes & @RandyOrton will team up to take on The Vision’s @bronbreakkerwwe & @BRONSONISHERE!
WWE, Official Twitter
Implications and Anticipation for SmackDown
This WWE SmackDown tag team match represents a key moment in the ongoing build-up to major events like the Men’s Crown Jewel Championship contest scheduled for October 11. The match in Cincinnati allows Rhodes and Orton to showcase their teamwork against formidable opponents with ties to the Raw brand. Fans can expect a competitive bout that sets the tone for future rivalries and potential storyline developments.
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
