In a shocking development, Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes have united to face The Bloodline, despite their long-standing rivalry. This alliance was solidified during the season premiere of WWE SmackDown on USA Network, where Rhodes defended his Undisputed WWE Championship against Solo Sikoa in a brutal steel cage match. Post-match, Reigns and Rhodes fought off attacks from The Bloodline, setting up a tag team match at the upcoming Bad Blood event. There are speculations about Cody Rhodes possibly betraying Reigns, as tensions remain high. Additionally, upcoming storylines include potential debuts from The Tonga Twins and further developments involving other WWE stars like Kevin Owens, Randy Orton, and the women's division. This season premiere also marked the return of SmackDown to the USA Network, complete with new aesthetics and a refreshed logo.