Tonight’s Smackdown, 205 Live, and Mixed Match Challenge come from the Sprint Center in Kansas City, MO.
As of right now, 3 matches and one important segment have been announced for Smackdown. 2 important cruiserweight tournament matches have been announced for 205 Live and the Mixed Match Challenge continues tonight on Facebook as well.
Smackdown Live Preview
- Sami Zayn vs. Kevin Owens – winner faces AJ Styles for WWE Championship at Fastlane
- Kevin Owens’ friendship with Chris Jericho ended around this time last year, perhaps the same can be said for his re-formed friendship with Sami Zayn. The two will have a one-on-one match tonight with the winner facing Styles for the title at Fastlane.
- Daniel Bryan Unveils the Smackdown Live Top 10 Superstars List
- Last week, Bryan announced a new ranking system which will impact Smackdown booking. Superstars will vote in the rankings but will not be allowed to vote for themselves.
- This week, Bryan will unveil the inaugural top 10 rankings
- Charlotte Flair vs. Liv Morgan
- A beatdown from the Riott Squad on last week’s show almost left Flair in a vulnerable enough position for Carmella to cash-in her briefcase. This week, she’ll want revenge and will have the opportunity in a single’s match against Riott Squadd member, Liv Morgan.
- United States Championship Match
Bobby Roode (c) vs. Rusev- Rusev won a fatal 4-way match last week earn a title opportunity this week.
- Conveniently enough, this match will take place on Rusev Day.
Mixed Match Challenge
- Goldust and Mandy Rose vs. Jimmy Uso and Naomi
205 Live
Two cruiserweight tournament matches will take place:
- Roderick Strong vs. Hideo Itami
- Kalisto vs. Lince Dorado