Mauro Ranallo: We are live here in Anaheim, California, and The Comissoner and The General Manager of Smackdown Live are here for an important announcement.

GM Triple H: First off we want to say thanks to all of you for making Smackdown Live a huge success! Our job is to make this show, "The Land of Opportunity"!

Comish Shane: And that's more than just a slogan, the land of opportunity is a way of life for the men and women of Smackdown Live. Which is why we are presenting a huge opportunity to twelve brave superstars compete for the vacant United States Championship.

GM Triple H: Tonight, we are giving twelve Superstars who have worked harder than most, the opportunity to become United States Champion. These superstars will have the chance to get their Wrestlemania moment, etched intp history. These superstars are:

John Morrison

"The Artist" Shinskue Nakamura

Roman Reigns

Velveteen Dream

Daniel Bryan

Alexander Wolfe

Kane

Kenny Omega

Jeff Hardy

Bray Wyatt

Finn Balor

Braun Strowman

These twelve men will compete for the now vacant United States Championship, in a Ladder Match at Wrestlemania!

Good Luck to you all, and may the best man win!