Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live is set to take place from the Legacy Arena in Birmingham, Alabama, and the road to the Royal Rumble will continue for the stars of the blue brand.
On last week’s show General Manager Daniel Bryan made a huge announcement when he booked AJ Styles in a handicap match with Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn at the Royal Rumble with the title on the line. Styles didn’t get a chance to react as the show went off the air but we’ll be hearing from the champion tonight.
Tonight’s episode will also feature Zack Ryder going against Mojo Rawley in a US Title Tournament first round match, and Becky Lynch will be facing Ruby Riott.
Superstars being advertised for this week’s episode of SmackDown Live include WWE Champion AJ Styles, Kevin Owens, Sami Zayn, Shinsuke Nakamura, Randy Orton, Jinder Mahal, Bobby Roode, SmackDown Women’s Champion Charlotte Flair, Daniel Bryan, Tag Team Champions The Usos and more.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
- How will AJ Styles react to his Handicap Match at WWE Royal Rumble?
- Zack Ryder and Mojo Rawley clash in final U.S. Title Tournament First Round Match
- Becky Lynch returns to action against Ruby Riott
- Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable demand justice
- The Ascension battle The Bludgeon Brothers
