Smackdown, MMC, & 205 Live Matches and Preview for Tonight

Smackdown, the Mixed Match Challenge, and 205 Live tonight will emanate from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

5 matches spread out between the 3 shows have been announced for tonight.

Matches and Segments Confirmed For Smackdown:

• John Cena Segment
  • Cena announced on Raw last night that he is heading to Smackdown to attempt to find a path to WrestleMania.
• Ruby Riott vs. Naomi
  • The Riott Squad defeated the team of Flair, Lynch, and Naomi last week, earning Ruby Riott a title shot at Fastlane.
  • According to WWE.com, Riott called out Naomi for this match tonight.
• Sami Zayn vs. Baron Corbin
  • 2 members of the Fatal 5-way match at Fastlane go one-on-one.
  • Zayn has told Owens he would lay down for him in the 5-way match, so perhaps that will play into things here.
  • Corbin lost to AJ Styles last week.
• The Usos and New Day Segment
  • New Day earned a title opportunity at Fastlane by defeating Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin last week.
  • This week they renew their long rivalry with the Usos. A rivalry which has resulted in a Hell in a Cell match, a rap battle, and several title changes.

Mixed Match Challenge:

The first quarter-final of the tournament takes place tonight.

• Asuka and the Miz vs. Sasha Banks and Finn Balor

205 Live Tonight

The cruiserweight championship tournament also begins its 2nd round tonight.

• Cedric Alexander vs TJP
• Kalisto vs Roderick Strong