What to Expect on the September 5th Episode of SmackDown Live
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As seen at Sunday’s WWE Battleground event, Nakamura won his match against Baron Corbin via disqualification when he was nailed in the crotch by Corbin. PWInsider reports that a rematch is set to take place between the two at tonight’s SmackDown Live Event from Richmond, Virginia.
Speaking of tonight’s tapings, Neville will face Ariya Daivari and Cedric Alexander & Rich Swann will team together to take on the team of Tony Nese & TJP.
Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of tonight’s event.
As reported earlier today, Shane McMahon survived a crash landing in the ocean off Gilgo Beach this morning. WWE released the following statement on the incident:
Shane McMahon OK following helicopter crash in Atlantic Ocean
A helicopter carrying Shane McMahon made an emergency landing today in the Atlantic Ocean near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, N.Y.
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the emergency landing occurred around 10:25 a.m. ET about a half-mile off shore.
The SmackDown LIVE Commissioner spoke with WWE.com after the incident to confirm he and his pilot were fine and escaped injuries from the landing. He explained that he was en route to visiting family on Eastern Long Island when the helicopter troubles started.
“I would like to thank our pilot, Mario, who did a heroic job of landing us safely in the water, the Suffolk County Marine Bureau who were first on the scene, all the lifeguards who came out to assist us and the Fire Island Coast Guard station,”
McMahon reiterated that the WWE Universe shouldn’t worry and that he won’t need to step away from his SmackDown LIVE responsibilities.
“Everyone is safe and sound, I look forward to seeing everyone at WWE Battleground in Philadelphia this Sunday.”
Shane also tweeted the following after the accident:
PWInsider reports that there is talk of pairing John Cena with AJ Styles to take on the team of Rusev and Kevin Owens on tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live.
As previously reported, the following is announced for tonight’s show:
– Jinder Mahal vs. Tye Dillinger in a non-title match
– Xavier Woods vs. Jey Usos
– Baron Corbin vs. Nakamura
Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of the event.
With just an hour away until RAW goes live, WWE announced that Kurt Angle will give an update on the condition of Braun Strowman on tonight’s show.
It was also announced that Angle will be congratulating Brock Lesnar for his victory over Samoa Joe at Sunday’s WWE Great Balls of Fire event.
Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of the show.
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WWE heads to the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix, AZ for tonight’s episode of RAW. Here are the focus point’s for the show:
How will Enzo Amore rebound?
Can The Boss knock “The Goddess” off her pedestal?
Will Roman Reigns get payback against Braun Strowman?
Samoa Joe scorches Brock Lesnar before WWE Great Balls of Fire
Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of the show.
WWE heads to the Valley View Casion Center in San Diego, CA for tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live. The following is confirmed for the show:
Baron Corbin vs. Sami Zayn
The Usos vs. The Hype Bros (If The Hype Bros Win They Get a Tag Title Shot)
Smackdown Women’s Title Match: Champion Naomi vs. Lana
Smackdown Women’s MITB Match: Carmella vs. Becky Lynch vs. Charlotte Flair vs. Tamina vs. Natalya
Check back here at 8PM ET for our live play-by-play coverage of the event.