Dave Meltzer noted on Wrestling Observer Radio that NXT head writer Ryan Ward has left for the main roster and will be writing for SmackDown. Ward has written all of the NXT television shows through NXT Takeover: Dallas.
Tag: SmackDown
SmackDown Preview: 3/3/16
Source: WWE.com
With their No. 1 Contender’s Match on Raw ending with a double pinfall, Becky Lynch and Sasha Banks will now battle in a huge rematch tonight on SmackDown to determine who will challenge Charlotte for the Divas Championship at WrestleMania 32.
Dean Ambrose will kick off SmackDown!
AJ Styles VS Kofi Kingston
Dolph Ziggler VS The Miz
The Usos VS Sheamus & Rusev
Backstage Talk On WWE Possibly Splitting Up The RAW And SmackDown Brands This Year
Source: PWInsider Elite
Shane McMahon’s WWE return and match against The Undertaker at WrestleMania 32 for the control of RAW got a lot of fans talking about a potential brand split happening again.
Fans aren’t the only ones talking about a brand split as there have been rumblings within WWE for several weeks now, even before Shane returned, according to PWInsider. No word yet on exactly what is being discussed or how close they might be to actually executing the idea but there has been at least talk of doing some kind of split with RAW and SmackDown.
It will be very interesting to see if WWE could pull off a brand split with the way business is today. It doesn’t sound like NXT would be involved but that wasn’t stated in the report. There’s also no word on if the stipulation for Hell In a Cell at WrestleMania would tie into the split but it seems like that would be the easiest way to get there.
SmackDown Preview: 2/25/16
What carnage will follow Triple H to SmackDown?
Which Superstar will team up AJ Styles & Chris Jericho to clash with WWE Tag Team Champions The New Day in a huge Six-Man Tag Team Match? And will “The Phenomenal One,” The Ayatollah of Rock ’n’ Rolla and their partner be able to slow down Big E, Xavier Woods & Kofi Kingston?
Becky Lynch VS Natalya
Neville, Lucha Dragons & Dolph Ziggler VS League of Nations
Jimmy Uso VS D-Von Dudley
SmackDown Preview: 2/18/16
Brock Lesnar Returns to SmackDown. For the first time in 12 years, Brock Lesnar will step into a SmackDown ring tonight on USA Network.
Will we see AJ Styles VS Chris Jericho at WWE Fastlane?
The Wyatt Family will go to war with The Devil’s Favorite Demon, The Big Guy and The World’s Largest Athlete at WWE Fastlane. In light of this mega-clash of the titans, will the Wyatts offer a hint to their strategy when their address the WWE Universe tonight on USA Network? Do they have something else planned for their opponents? Or could their powerful opposition once again bring the fight to them?
Which Divas conflict will bring chaos to SmackDown?
Sheamus, Rusev and Alberto Del Rio VS Lucha Dragons and Dolph Ziggler
Mauro Ranallo was replaced by Michael Cole on this week’s WWE SmackDown because Ranallo was sent home with the flu.
SmackDown Preview: 2/11/16
AJ Styles VS Chris Jericho
Immediately following the chaotic Eight-Man Tag Team Tables Match on Raw, The Dudley Boyz stunned the WWE Universe by turning the tables on their partners The Usos and putting both the Samoan brothers through wood. But why would they carry out such an unexpected onslaught? Tonight, Bubba Ray and D-Von will address their fans at SmackDown. Will they explain the reason for their attack? And will Jimmy and Jey be in any condition to respond?
Naomi VS Sasha Banks
In recent weeks, The Wyatt Family has laid waste to the likes of Kane, Big Show and Ryback. Considering that Bray Wyatt and his ominous followers are scheduled to address the WWE Universe tonight, it will be interesting to see whether they will shed some light on what is causing theses recent attacks … or whether they will indicate who will be the next target.
Lucha Dragons & Neville VS The Cosmic Wasteland
SmackDown Preview: 2/4/16
AJ Styles vs. The Miz
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev
Ryback vs. Erick Rowan
The New Day vs. The Social Outcasts
Charlotte VS Alicia Fox
Kalisto VS Kevin Owens
SmackDown Preview: 1/28/16
The New Day kicks off SmackDown.
Chris Jericho’s Highlight Reel with Roman Reigns & Dean Ambrose
AJ Styles makes his SmackDown debut against Curtis Axel of the Social Outcast
SmackDown Preview: 1/21/16
SmackDown Is Jericho!
Roman Reigns VS The League of Nations
Dolph Ziggler & The Usos VS The New Day
Who will be left standing on Miz TV? Just days before Dean Ambrose defends his Intercontinental Championship against Kevin Owens in a Last Man Standing Match this Sunday at the Royal Rumble, both bitter rivals will meet face-to-face on WWE’s most must-see talk show. The only question is: Will anyone be able to walk away from “Miz TV”?
Bray Wyatt vs. Ryback
Source: WWE.com
SmackDown Preview: 1/14/16
United States Championship: (C) Kalisto VS Alberto Del Rio
Tables Match: The Dudley Boyz VS The Wyatt Family (Luke Harper & Erick Rowan)
Dean Ambrose & Neville VS Kevin Owens
Social Outcast (Heath Slater, Curtis Axel, Bo Dallas & Adam Rose) VS Goldust, Jack Swagger, Zack Ryder & Damien Sandow
Becky Lynch VS Brie Bella
