Who will look to make a splash on Thursday’s final SmackDown?
Miz TV with guest Darren Young w/ Bob Backlund
Sasha Banks vs Dana Brooke
Rusev w/Lana vs Dolph Ziggler
What better way to close out SmackDown on Thursday nights than with a main event clash pitting WWE Champion Dean Ambrose against Kevin Owens
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WWE issued the following today:
As if the WWE Draft on SmackDown Live’s Tuesday night premiere on USA Network July 19 wasn’t big enough, the WWE Universe will also be able to watch a special WWE Draft Center Live second screen experience at 8/7 C — exclusively on WWE Network — as well as a SmackDown Live Pre-Show at 7/6 C across all digital platforms. Then, following all the exciting Draft action, there will be a Network exclusive SmackDown Post-Show at 10/9 C to break down all the events of the evening.
While Superstars like Seth Rollins, John Cena, Charlotte and the rest of the roster anxiously anticipate their fate with the clock ticking toward one of the most critical nights in WWE history, the action will begin with the SmackDown Live Pre-Show, featuring expert analysis on what may unfold throughout the evening.
Then, as the WWE Universe tunes in to the WWE Draft on SmackDown Live, fans will also have the opportunity to enhance their experience with the WWE Draft Center Live, a special supplemental show airing exclusively on WWE Network during the SmackDown broadcast. The revolutionary telecast will allow the WWE Universe to get inside the Draft in a way unlike any other as the lives of Superstars change forever – exclusively for WWE Network subscribers. Subscribe to WWE Network today to be part of this incredible experience!
The night will then conclude with the SmackDown Post-Show, exclusively on WWE Network, where reaction and analysis will surely be at a premium following all the memorable moments that the Draft will surely cause.
Watch it all unfold on Tuesday, July 19 beginning at 7/6 C, when SmackDown goes LIVE with the SmackDown Pre-Show, the WWE Draft Center and of course, the WWE Draft itself!
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Could Daniel Bryan be returning to WWE TV as the new SmackDown General Manager?
As seen on last night’s RAW, Vince McMahon announced that new RAW Commissioner Stephanie McMahon and new SmackDown Commissioner Shane McMahon will have to announce their General Managers on next Monday’s show.
It looks like the WWE App may have spoiled the SmackDown General Manager as the following image was briefly posted last night. Thanks to reader Danny Stuart for sending this image in, which states that the “Yes! Movement” is taking SmackDown over:
You can see the clip below from RAW on Monday night with Vince McMahon revealing during the final segment that Shane McMahon will be the Commissioner of Smackdown Live and Stephanie McMahon will be the Commissioner of RAW.
McMahon noted that General Managers need to be announced for both shows and gave both Shane and Stephanie the opportunity to make there announcements next week.
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Who will battle Brock Lesnar at SummerSlam?
Sami Zayn vs Chris Jericho
Is The Architect building a plot for vengeance?
How will The Club respond to being turned S-A-W-F-T?
Zack Ryder vs Sheamus
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Tonight’s WWE Main Event and SmackDown tapings will take place from the Huntington Center in Toledo, Ohio with the big announcement on Brock Lesnar’s SummerSlam opponent. Superstars advertised for tonight include WWE Champion Dean Ambrose, WWE Intercontinental Champion The Miz, AJ Styles, Chris Jericho, Sheamus, Sami Zayn, Alberto Del Rio, Cesaro and Kevin Owens. Tonight’s tapings should see the return of Jerry Lawler, who was suspended until his domestic charges from the incident with fiancee Lauryn McBride were dropped.
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Fatal 4-Way to determine #1 Contender for United States Title: Cesaro vs Apollo Crews vs Sheamus vs Alberto Del Rio
United States Championship: (C) Rusev vs Fatal 4-Way Winner
Miz TV with guest Dean Ambrose
The Wyatt Family in action
Dana Brooke vs NXT Star Billie Kay
Counting down to the WWE Draft.
Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Brock Lesnar is currently scheduled to return to WWE TV for the July 19th WWE Draft live SmackDown episode in Worcester, MA. Lesnar was originally supposed to return a few weeks later but the Brand Extension apparently changed those plans.
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Seth Rollins to kickoff SmackDown
Apollo Crews vs Sheamus
Becky Lynch vs Dana Brooke
Cesaro vs Alberto Del Rio
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Even though Roman Reigns likely won’t be on WWE TV before WWE Battleground next month, it appears as if he’s still scheduled for the WWE World Heavyweight Title match.
Several users on Twitter posted photos from last night’s SmackDown tapings of graphics being shown promoting the Shield triple threat match for WWE’s next pay-per-view event. The company would have had plenty of time to change the graphic had the plans been altered.
Reigns was suspended for 30 days after violating the WWE’s Wellness Policy.
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