Above is a fallout video from WWE Smackdown last night, featuring Jinder Mahal addressing the race to the U.S. Title. Mahal says when he wins the U.S. Title he will bring diversity, dignity and class to the Title as he did with the WWE Title.
Roode Talks Possible Title Run
Mahal is not the only Smackdown star eyeing the U.S. Title, as Bobby Roode Tweeted the following:
I didn’t get to celebrate the holidays with the #USTitle…but I’ll make 2018 and the #USTitle …. GLORIOUS
— Bobby Roode (@REALBobbyRoode) December 27, 2017
Two Matches Announced for Smackdown Next Week
Two matches have been announced for WWE Smackdown next week, which will be the first show for the blue brand in 2018. The Usos will defend the Smackdown Tag Team Titles against Shelton Benjamin and Chad Gable, and Breezango will once again face the undefeated Bludgeon Brothers.