This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live is set to take place from the Oracle Arena in Oakland, CA, and it will feature more build up for the upcoming Hell in a Cell pay-per-view next month.
SmackDown Live is set to feature a big title match, as AJ Styles will go one on one with Baron Corbin and the United States Championship will be on the line. Following the brutal beating that Kevin Owens gave Vince McMahon last week, Shane McMahon is set to return tonight and he will be addressing KO’s actions. It’s also been announced that Natalya will be holding a Celebration of Women.
Superstars being advertised for tonight’s show include WWE Champion Jinder Mahal, United States Champion AJ Styles, Randy Orton, Kevin Owens, Shinsuke Nakamura, Carmella, Baron Corbin, Sami Zayn, Rusev.
WWE is focusing on the following points for this week’s episode of SmackDown Live:
- AJ Styles defends the United States Championship against Baron Corbin tonight on SmackDown LIVE
- Shane McMahon to address Kevin Owens’ vicious attack on his father
- Natalya to host a “Celebration of Women”
- The New Day to revel in their championship victory with the WWE Universe
- Jinder Mahal to address his controversial comments from last week