Get ready, WWE fans — tonight’s SmackDown is shaping up to be an action-packed showdown! The company has stacked the card, confirming not one but two championship matches, plus a major tournament debut that’s sure to shake up the women’s division.
First on the list, WWE Women’s Champion Nia Jax is set to defend her title against Naomi in what promises to be a fierce showdown. Also lined up, WWE Tag Team Champions, the Motor City Machine Guns — Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin — will battle it out with the Street Profits’ Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. Expect high-flying, tag-team chaos as these fan-favorite duos face off for gold.
But that’s not all. WrestleVotes dropped a bombshell earlier today, revealing that the Women’s United States Championship tournament kicks off on tonight’s show with a thrilling first-round Triple Threat match featuring Candice LeRae, B-Fab, and Bayley.
“Sources indicate a Women’s United States Championship Tournament kicks off tonight on #SmackDown with a first-round Triple Threat Match: Candice LeRae vs. B-Fab vs. Bayley,” WrestleVotes shared on Twitter.
This new secondary women’s title was announced just last week on SmackDown, with WWE planning for it to be a cross-brand championship featured on both Raw and SmackDown. While the date for the tournament finals remains a mystery, tonight’s opening match is set to deliver a statement about what’s to come.
With powerhouse talent in the lineup and the stakes higher than ever, tonight’s SmackDown is not one to miss. Will Nia Jax retain her championship? Will the Motor City Machine Guns continue their reign, or will the Street Profits steal the show? And who will advance in the first round of the Women’s United States Title tournament?
Which match are you most excited to see on tonight’s SmackDown? Who do you think will make it to the finals of the Women’s United States Championship Tournament? Drop your thoughts and feedback in the comments below!