Summary

WWE announced multiple segments and a match for next week’s SmackDown, including a WrestleMania 42 contract signing between Randy Orton and new Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes.

The show will also feature Jade Cargill vs. Michin, and Jelly Roll appearing live after a video package aired on the March 6 episode.

The contract signing is for Orton and Rhodes’ Undisputed WWE Championship match at WrestleMania 42.

Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes contract segment moves WrestleMania 42 feud into formal phase

Randy Orton and Cody Rhodes being scheduled for a contract signing puts their WrestleMania 42 title match into a direct on-screen signing phase, because the segment formally centers the Undisputed WWE Championship program on next week’s show.

Adding Jade Cargill vs. Michin and Jelly Roll’s live appearance also gives SmackDown a mix of title-build and crossover attention in the same episode.

For related context, see the prior report on the Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton title direction.