Cody Rhodes returns to SmackDown, while Jade Cargill challenges Tiffany Stratton for the Women's World Championship on tonight's SmackDown.

Vic Joseph and Booker T made the jump from Tuesday night’s NXT to call the action on this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown. The NXT commentary duo handled Friday night’s broadcast, stepping in for Michael Cole and Corey Graves, who officially took over SmackDown commentary last week.

Last night's SmackDown kept up the solid momentum it had built with the previous week's episode, which had featured the return of WWE icon AJ Lee.

John Cena's final episode of SmackDown was shaping up to be an all-time moment. That's when a familiar entrance music hit the speakers in Chicago. Brock Lesnar made his return to WWE TV on Friday by laying out both Cena and United States champion Sami Zayn during their match.

Fans looking to watch SmackDown this week can do so for free using a free trial offered by DIRECTV. Also, Sling offers a solid first-month discount to new users. SmackDown will take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

WWE SmackDown on September 12th promises a thrilling night as Brock Lesnar returns, addressing his Wrestlepalooza clash with John Cena after a recent attack. Tiffany Stratton defends her WWE Women’s Championship against Jade Cargill,