Lita is scheduled to appear on the January 14 episode of WWE SmackDown.
WWE confirmed the news, so the Hall of Famer will be on the blue brand one week after she, along with several other legends, was announced for the Women’s Royal Rumble Match. As noted in WWE’s official announcement, her appearance on Friday night will mark Lita’s first time on SmackDown in two decades.
The official preview, courtesy of the WWE website, is as follows:
Last week, it was announced that WWE Hall of Famer Lita would be among the honored participants competing in the Women’s Royal Rumble Match for the opportunity to headline WrestleMania.
Now, for the first time in nearly 20 years, the groundbreaking four-time Women’s Champion is set to return to the blue brand. Don’t miss SmackDown tonight at 8/7 C on FOX.
A confrontation between WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and his new challenger, Seth Rollins is also set for the show. Plus, Sami Zayn has vowed to out-“Jackass” fellow Royal Rumble entrant Johnny Knoxville. The preview, via the same article on WWE’s website, is as follows:
After being embarrassed by “Jackass” star Johnny Knoxville last week, Sami Zayn claims he will out-“Jackass” Knoxville with the premiere of his own stunt show, InZayn.
Don’t miss The Master Strategist attempt one of the most spectacular stunts in the history of televised entertainment, tonight at 8/7 C on SmackDown on FOX.
#UniversalChampion @WWERomanReigns and his #RoyalRumble challenger @WWERollins come face-to-face TONIGHT on #SmackDown, 8/7c on @FOXTV! https://t.co/G52NjKh6CY
— WWE (@WWE) January 14, 2022
The updated card is as follows:
- Roman Reigns and Seth Rollins will come face-to-face
- Lita returns
- Sami Zayn promises to out-“Jackass” Johnny Knoxville
- Aliyah vs. Natalya
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