Last week’s WWE SmackDown saw plenty of fireworks and physicality. Heading into Crown Jewel, tensions have been running high for several superstars. That trend looks to continue this Friday on another action-fueled edition from The Blue Brand.
Where is SmackDown taking place this week?
Friday’s SmackDown comes from the Heritage Bank Center in Cincinnati, OH.
What time does SmackDown start?
SmackDown begins at 8 PM EST and runs until 10 PM EST. Be sure to add extra time on your recording device as the show can go 5 or 10 minutes over.
How to watch WWE SmackDown?
Fans can watch WWE SmackDown every week on the USA Network. Check your local cable or satellite provider for an exact channel.
WWE SmackDown Preview
- Cody Rhodes’ confrontation with Paul Heyman last week escalated quickly as Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed saw fit to get involved. They looked to pounce on the champ and soften him up ahead of his bout with Seth Rollins. Lucky for Rhodes, backup arrived in the form of ‘The Viper’ Randy Orton. The longtime friends held firm as they were able to fight off the attack. This week, the parties will clash in an official capacity as a tag team match pitting Rhodes and Orton against Breakker and Reed will take place. Who will walk away from this physical affair with their hands raised?
- Tiffany Stratton survived one of her toughest challenges last week as she successfully defended her WWE Women’s Championship in a Triple-Threat match against Jade Cargill and Nia Jax. The victory cemented her spot at Crown Jewel, where she will take on Women’s World Champion Stephanie Vaquer in a champion vs champion clash. The match will be a showcase of two supremely talented women who represent the future of the WWE women’s division. Which of the two will stand tallest in Perth?
- United States Champion Sami Zayn’s open challenge series has been a weekly treat for fans. Last week, we saw a banger of a matchup as young NXT star Je’Von Evans answered the challenge and put in a spectacular showing. Zayn was able to retain successfully and will now brace for his next potential challenger. Who will step up this week? Will it be a hungry superstar from the back? Another NXT upstart? Maybe even a TNA superstar? The possibilities are endless and intriguing.
- We can also expect appearances from Jacob Fatu, Drew McIntyre, The Street Profits and much more!
