WWE is back in London’s O2 arena for Smackdown and 205 Live tonight. Only two matches have been announced thus far for Smackdown. There is a lot at stake in both matches, however.
Smackdown Live Preview (5/15/2018)
AJ Styles vs Shinsuke Nakamura
- Commissioner Shane McMahon has announced that the winner of this match will earn the right to choose the stipulation for their upcoming title match at the Money in the Bank PPV.
- Styles and Nakamura have now wrestled each other on the last 3 PPVs. Styles won the first match but the following two would both end in draws.
Andrade “Cien” Almas Makes His Smackdown Debut
- The former NXT champion will finally make his debut on the main roster tonight.
- His journey to Smackdown was not without its obstacles but Almas was able to turn his time in NXT around thanks in part to the ringside assistance of Zelina Vega.
Money in the Bank Qualifying Match
the New Day vs the Bar
- Even though this will be a tag team match, the winning team is only allotted one entrant into the Money In The Bank match.
- This dynamic could get interesting for the winning team if there is dissension regarding which member is picked to enter the Money In The Bank match.
Carmella’s Royal “Mellbration”
- Carmella plans to throw a big celebration in honor of her first defense of the Smackdown Women’s Championship against Charlotte Flair.
- The champion contends that her celebration will upstage even the royal wedding.
205 Live Preview
205 Live General Manager, Drake Maverick, has not revealed too many details about tonight’s episode. What he has revealed, however, is that much like the last time the brand was in London, stars of the UK division will compete against members of the 205 Live roster tonight.
While no matches have been officially announced, UK wrestlers Mark Andrews and Tyler Bate could likely find themselves competing tonight.
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