This week’s episode of Friday Night SmackDown is set to air live from the Huntington Center in Toledo, OH and it’s shaping up to be a big show. Names like Cody Rhodes, Brock Lesnar, Sami Zayn and more are being advertised for SmackDown, and an interesting name has been spotted ahead of this week’s episode.
PWInsider is reporting that former WWE Intercontinental Champion Shinsuke Nakamura was spotted in Ohio, and is in town for SmackDown. Shinsuke Nakamura has not stepped into the ring since he competed in a King of the Ring first round fatal four way back in June. Currently he is being advertised for WWE’s upcoming tour of Japan.
It’s been confirmed that two title matches will be taking place on tonight’s show as Sami Zayn is set to defend the United States Championship against Carmelo Hayes, and Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss will be defending the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship against Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre.
WWE is currently focusing on the following points for tonight’s show:
– Brock Lesnar to give an exclusive interview ahead of Wrestlepalooza match with John Cena
– Carmelo Hayes accepts Sami Zayn’s United States Championship Open Challenge
– Chelsea Green & Alba Fyre to challenge Charlotte Flair & Alexa Bliss in title bout
Stay tuned for updates.