smackdown

This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to take place from Madison Square Garden, and it’s shaping up to be a big show. Edge will be returning for an appearance on the Grayson Waller Effect, and Roman Reigns is also going to be put on trial during Tribal Court.

As far as the in-ring competition goes, Austin Theory will be defending the United States Championship against Sheamus, and AJ Styles will be going one on one with Karrion Kross.

Ahead of SmackDown it’s being reported by PWInsider that NXT star Trick Williams is backstage at the event. It’s not known at this point if he will be used on the show, or if he could possibly compete in a dark match, but Trick Williams is in attendance for SmackDown.

WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:

– Roman Reigns heads to Tribal Court!
– “The Grayson Waller Effect” gets a ratings change as Edge joins the show
– Sheamus looks to take Austin Theory’s U.S. Title
– Karrion Kross looks to inflict more punishment on AJ Styles