The SmackDown Live roster is looking a little different thanks to the Superstar Shake-up, and now all of the regulars who work Tuesday nights are getting used to the new crop of talent. Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live is set to take place from the Wells Farga Arena in Des Moines, IA, and the show is shaping up to be action packed.
It’s been announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will kick off the show, and he’ll be speaking for the first time since making his debut on the blue brand as he’s set for an interview. Naomi will be putting her SmackDown Women’s Title on the line as she’s set to defend against Charlotte, and the tag team division will compete in a Beat The Clock Challenge to determine the number 1 contenders for The Usos’ WWE Tag Team Titles.
Stars being advertised for this week’s show include WWE Champion Randy Orton, United States Champion Kevin Owens, AJ Styles, Sami Zayn, Dolph Ziggler, Shinsuke Nakamura, Jinder Mahal, Baron Corbin, American Alpha, Charlotte Flair and more.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
- Exclusive interview with Shinsuke Nakamura to kick off SmackDown LIVE
- Is Orton in for early House of Horrors preview with Rowan?
- Charlotte Flair will challenge Naomi for the SmackDown Women’s Championship Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE
- Styles and Corbin square off in rematch
- First-ever Tag Team Beat The Clock Challenge to determine The Usos’ next challengers
