This week’s WWE SmackDown broadcasts live on the USA Network at 8/7c from Salt Lake City, Utah. Here’s what’s on tap for the penultimate episode before next weekend’s Survivor Series pay-per-view:
Cody Rhodes vs. Kevin Owens Face-Off
The Undisputed WWE Champion, Cody Rhodes, is set to confront Kevin Owens following last week’s attack on Owens, that resulted in him being hospitalized from a Piledriver. SmackDown General Manager Nick Aldis initially restricted Owens’ participation in WWE events but later sanctioned this face-to-face showdown ahead of their clash at Survivor Series.
Women’s United States Championship Tournament
A tournament to crown the inaugural Women’s United States Champion begins this week.
First Round Three-Way Match: Bianca Belair vs. Chelsea Green vs. Blair Davenport. The stakes are high as all three competitors aim to make history. Bayley has already advanced to the second round, and the winner of this match will join her.
The Latest Chapter in the Bloodline Saga
After Bronson Reed aligned himself with the New Bloodline last week, tensions are boiling. How will Roman Reigns and the Original Bloodline respond? And who will be named as the final member of their WarGames team to even the odds at Survivor Seriers?