Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown LIVE comes to us live from the Citizens Bank Arena in Ontario, Canada.
It was announced earlier in the week that United States Champion Jeff Hardy will be defending his title against Shinsuke Nakamura. Here is what else you can expect to see on tonight’s episode of SmackDown LIVE as highlighted by the following focal points from WWE.com.
SmackDown LIVE preview, June 26, 2018: Jeff Hardy defends U.S. Title against Shinsuke Nakamura
United States Champion Jeff Hardy and Shinsuke Nakamura will look to settle their rapidly-growing rivalry in the squared circle on SmackDown LIVE when they collide for the star-spangled title. Hardy has his sights set on Nakamura after The King of Strong Style served out a savage low blow to earn a disqualification loss during their non-title match two weeks ago before laying out his adversary with a Kinshasa, but Nakamura has vowed to close Hardy’s eyes when they cross paths. Who will leave this battle with the United States Championship? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!
Jeff Hardy to defend the United States Title against Shinsuke Nakamura on SmackDown LIVE
The United States Championship will be contested tonight on SmackDown LIVE.
After exchanging verbal blows over social media two weeks ago, the first-ever showdown between Jeff Hardy and Shinsuke Nakamura ended with The Artist getting himself disqualified and delivering a fierce post-match assault on his war torn opponent.
In the wake of the contest, both Superstars continued their war of words.
Now, by order of SmackDown General Manager Paige, the extreme titleholder will defend the U.S Title against his underhanded adversary.
Will Hardy see through Nakamura’s blistering offense and underhanded tactics? Or will The King of Strong Style close his eyes and take the star-spangled title? Find out tonight at 8/7 C on SmackDown LIVE on the USA.
The Bludgeon Brothers to appear on “Miz TV”
Last week, Daniel Bryan was on a roll in the Gauntlet Match and appeared to be on his way to a WWE Championship Match until The Bludgeon Brothers arrived to batter him. Harper & Rowan’s attack allowed The Miz to slide into the fray and immediately drop The Beard with a Skull-Crashing Finale to eliminate him from the battle.
Perhaps as a show of gratitude, The Miz has invited the SmackDown Tag Team Champions to appear on “Miz TV” tonight. The Bludgeon Brothers are men of few words – will they have anything to say to The A-Lister? And Daniel Bryan will surely be looking for payback after last week’s beatdown. Could The Miz’s talk show provide him the outlet to strike?
Becky Lynch goes one-on-one with Peyton Royce
Becky Lynch will be looking to go 2-for-2 against The IIconics tonight when she faces Peyton Royce. Though she came up short in the Women’s Money in the Bank Ladder Match, The Irish Lass Kicker bounced back with a win over Billie Kay last Tuesday, forcing her to tap out to the excruciating Dis-arm-her.
Can Royce avoid the same fate, or will Lynch continue to push her way back into the SmackDown Women’s Title picture?
Xavier Woods of The New Day squares off with Rusev
Rusev is riding high after winning the Gauntlet Match last week to earn himself a WWE Championship Match against AJ Styles at WWE Extreme Rules, but Styles wasn’t the target of The Bulgarian Brute’s tweets over the weekend. Instead, Rusev zeroed in on Xavier Woods of The New Day.
I want to thank Woods for being there since The BEGINNING . NXT RAW SMACKDOWN PPV WRESTLEMANIA #ANDNEW pic.twitter.com/gfkhOjxl1h
— Rusev (@RusevBUL) June 23, 2018
Woods didn’t back down from The Bulgarian Brute, coming right back at Rusev on social media.
Oh wow…. Apparently the number one contender @RusevBUL is out here subtweeting me. I'm surprised he even has time for twitter in between throwing fish at his wife and yelling the phrase he bit from us #HappyRusevDay pic.twitter.com/aTYx4t4bHx
— Austin Creed (@XavierWoodsPhD) June 24, 2018
What will happen when these two Superstars put down their phones and clash inside the squared circle?
The cast of Netflix’s “GLOW” are coming to SmackDown LIVE, and they have a message for Naomi
The WWE Universe got a surprise on Monday night when members from the cast of Netflix’s “GLOW” revealed they’ll be stopping by SmackDown LIVE tonight.
Britt Baron, who plays Justine on the hit comedy show, which has its second season premiere on Friday, made the announcement in a Twitter post, mentioning that they have their eye on Naomi.
@GlowNetflix coming for you WWE Smack Down!! Live TOMORROW! @wwe @naomiwwe #WWE #SDLive #glownetflix pic.twitter.com/WmG0I9j2Ft
— Britt Baron (@brittbaron) June 25, 2018
Fellow cast member Sydelle Noel, who plays Cherry Bang, chimed in with a message of her own for the WWE Universe.
What ya’ll wanna do #WWE? @GlowNetflix coming for ya!! SmackDown Live!!! Tomorrow!@WWE @NaomiWWE #SDlive #GLOW #CherryBang pic.twitter.com/kxNpQBrHcU
— Sydelle Noel (@sydelle_noel) June 26, 2018
Naomi responded to Baron and Noel, letting them know that they may get a first hand lesson in what feeling the glow is all about on SmackDown LIVE.
…add glow to the WWE universe? Sorry ladies I beat you to it watch and learn “yuppie scum!” #sdlive #feeltheglow https://t.co/ukALcOiiK9
— Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) June 26, 2018
#cherrybang 🍒! My #glow is the “real thang” but I can show you better than i can tell you tomorrow on #sdlive #feeltheglow https://t.co/IjGFlOSb73
— Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) June 26, 2018
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