On the eve of Saturday Night’s Main Event, WWE SmackDown will set the table with a scintillating night of action. A handful of matches are already set, with plenty more drama in store. Who will leave the Delta Center with momentum on their side?
Where is SmackDown taking place this week?
Friday’s SmackDown comes from the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, UT.
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 and Drew McIntyre will go toe-to-toe at Saturday Night’s Main Event for the Undisputed WWE Championship. The animosity between the two cannot be overstated as the two rivals have gotten extremely physical as of late. McIntyre sent a message last week by scoring a brutal victory over Jimmy Uso. He’ll likely look to build on that momentum this week ahead of an incredibly high-stakes bout on Saturday Night.
- Newly minted United States Champion Ilja Dragunov has made it clear he intends to continue the open challenge series established by his predecessor, Sami Zayn. It kicked off last week against a very game Aleister Black. Dragunov was able to successfully defend the title, thanks in part to some involvement from Damian Priest who was looking for some retribution against Black. With a string of potential challengers in the back, who will take a shot at ‘The Mad Dragon’ this week?
- Charlotte Flair and Alexa Bliss have been enjoying a fruitful reign as Women’s Tag Team Champions and a tenuous friendship as well. Nia Jax is not buying the latter part, and given her history with Bliss it’s easy to understand why. Bliss took exception to that insinuation and their verbal exchange is now a confirmed match for this week. Who will come out on top in this confrontation of former friends turned rivals with a major size disparity?
- Also announced is a one-on-one mactch between Carmelo Hayes and Kit Wilson. We can also expect appearances from Women’s United States Champion Giulia, The MFTs, Damian Priest and much more!
