This week on WWE SmackDown, Solo Sikoa will return for the first time following his defeat to Cody Rhodes a few weeks ago. Sikoa has been absent since he lost to Rhodes on the September 13 episode of SmackDown.

WWE used a highly-produced cinematic promo between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes, and Bully Ray gushed about the segment, explaining what was great about it.

Roman Reigns gave Cody Rhodes his word that he'll watch his back at Bad Blood, but don't expect the pleasantries to continue afterward. WWE SmackDown planted the seeds for a renewed feud between the WrestleMania rivals.

Bleacher Report catches you up on the latest news from the WWE Universe. Heyman 'Intricately Involved' in Rhodes, Reigns Exchange on SmackDown

Paul Heyman played a pivotal role in directing the cinematic segment between Roman Reigns and Cody Rhodes on WWE SmackDown.

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Last night’s segment between Cody Rhodes and Roman Reigns has received a lot of praise from the WWE Universe. On the September 20 episode of WWE SmackDown, Roman Reigns met Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes at Bobby Dodd Stadium in Atlanta,