WWE will be taking over Perth, Western Australia all weekend long. And it all kicks off with WWE SmackDown this Friday night. With plenty of matches on the card and tons of intrigue ahead of Saturday’s Crown Jewel event, this is sure to be an eventful night of action.
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Where is SmackDown taking place this week?
Friday’s SmackDown comes from the RAC Arena in Perth, Western Australia.
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.
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- The tension between Damian Priest and Aleister Black has been bubbling over for weeks now. Last week, Priest got a measure of revenge on Black by causing him to lose his United States Championship match against Sami Zayn. Priest then laid him out after the bell for good measure. Those events have led them to finally look to settle things one-on-one in a Last Man Standing match. With the physicality these two bring to the ring, this one is sure to be a hard-hitting affair.
- The Tag Team Division has been under the control of The Wyatt Sicks for months now. Ever since they captured the WWE Tag Team Championship, they’ve been virtually unstoppable. This has not sat well with former champions The Street Profits, who are looking to regain the gold this Friday night. However, The Profits have been having some additional trouble staying on the same page as of late. Can they hold it together this Friday and score a big win over the dominant champs?
- One of the high-profile matches set for Crown Jewel is the champion vs. champion clash between Tiffany Stratton and Stephanie Vaquer. Fans have been buzzing about the bout between the two rising stars and what a showcase that will be. But first, they’ll have to learn to co-exist as they’ll take on the team of Kiana James and Women’s United States Champion Giulia. Can the two rivals score the victory before they square off? Or will things break down ahead of their Crown Jewel showdown?
- Also scheduled, United States Champion Sami Zayn will continue his open challenge series. We can also expect appearances from Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Randy Orton, Jacob Fatu, and much more!
