Here Is What You Can Expect To See On Tonight’s Episode Of SmackDown LIVE From Las Vegas
We are less than a week away from WWE’s TLC PPV, as tonight’s SmackDown LIVE from Las Vegas is the go-home episode leading into the weekends pay-per-view.
Here is what you can expect to see on tonight’s episode of SmackDown LIVE as highlighted by the following focal points as featured by WWE.com:
SmackDown LIVE preview, Dec. 11, 2018: Charlotte Flair and Asuka Clash in WrestleMania Rematch
Eight months ago, Charlotte Flair did what many thought would be impossible, ending the two-and-a-half-year undefeated streak of Asuka, handing The Empress of Tomorrow her first defeat on The Grandest Stage of Them All, WrestleMania. Tonight, just days before they take part in the first-ever women’s Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match with SmackDown Women’s Champion Becky Lynch, The Queen and Asuka will battle in the ring for the first time since The Show of Shows. Will The Empress of Tomorrow get payback, or will Charlotte Flair once again show that she’s superior? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!
Charlotte Flair meets Asuka in a WrestleMania Rematch
At WrestleMania 34 in April, Charlotte Flair ended Asuka’s two-and-a-half-year undefeated streak. Tonight, she’ll have the chance to make it 2-0 against The Empress of Tomorrow on SmackDown LIVE.
Both Superstars will challenge Becky Lynch for the SmackDown Women’s Championship in the first-ever Women’s TLC Match. After a heated contract signing, the two were forced to team up against Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville, but they did not get on the same page and tasted defeat after Charlotte kicked Asuka in the head – seemingly by mistake – and Asuka responded by kneeing Flair in the face.
Who will win this WrestleMania Rematch?
The Usos and The Bar to clash in a Rap Battle hosted by The New Day
As the Triple Threat Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles at WWE TLC draws near, the bad blood between The Bar and The Usos is about to boil over. It may do just that tonight on SmackDown LIVE when the two teams meet in a Rap Battle, hosted by The New Day.
We’ve seen The Usos spit rhymes in the past, but the lyrical stylings of Sheamus & Cesaro are unknown to the WWE Universe. What kind of bars will The Bar bring?
Jeff Hardy to address Samoa Joe’s “public service announcement”
Last week on SmackDown LIVE, Jeff Hardy reignited his rivalry against Randy Orton one week after The Viper unleashed a brutal assault on Rey Mysterio. However, just after Hardy dropped Orton with a back suplex on the announce table and ascended the ropes looking to crash down onto The Viper, Samoa Joe suddenly appeared on the TitanTron from a bar, callously mocking The Charismatic Enigma and keeping him distracted long enough for Orton to level his opponent with the RKO for the victory. As Hardy recovered, Joe added insult to injury be mocking Hardy with a “public service announcement” on the dangers of drinking in excess.
In response, WWE.com has now learned that Jeff Hardy will address Samoa Joe’s public service announcement tonight on the blue brand.
Naomi goes one-on-one with Mandy Rose
A war of words on social media will turn physical during SmackDown LIVE, as Naomi takes on Mandy Rose.
The back-and-forth started when The Golden Goddess took to Twitter to point out Naomi’s recent shortcomings, especially in the Mixed Match Challenge with her husband, Jimmy Uso.
. @NaomiWWE I actually feel kinda bad for you sis…
Even @WWEAsuka got tired of you & now has a #TLC title match…
AND
You’re the reason u and ur hubby just lost in #MMC … NOW WHAT ?!?! 🤷♀️— Mandy (@WWE_MandyRose) December 8, 2018
Naomi wasted no time in responding, telling Rose to mind her business.
I am not your sis! How can someone so beautiful on the outside be so damn ugly inside ? Keep it up #bootlegEva and I’ll finish snatching you like I was before https://t.co/rQPURLnzs8
— Trinity Fatu (@NaomiWWE) December 8, 2018
But after Sonya Deville got involved, SmackDown General Manager Paige told the Superstars to settle their differences in the ring.
I’ve seen the chitter-chatter, I KNOW you two don’t exactly get “along” well, so if @NaomiWWE and @WWE_MandyRose want to fight…let’s do it on #SDLive! You can consider that hashtag official. See you ladies in Sin City!
— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) December 10, 2018
Will Mandy Rose prove herself right, or can Naomi move past her recent losses and shut The Golden Goddess up? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!
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