WWE: Huge Opening Segment Announced For Smackdown LIVE

12/28/2016 09:12 am EST

You're going to want to get in early to tonight's "wild card finals" edition of WWE Smackdown LIVE! After a nearly 3 month absence, 15 time world champion, John Cena will be kicking things off in Chicago. Cena made the announcement himself today on Twitter.

We expect Cena to make a huge announcement concerning his plans for the 2017 Royal Rumble, including his quest to get his record tying 16th World Championship.

Check back right here throughout the night for all the big Smackdown brand news. Are you ready to have John Cena back on WWE TV?

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