The next few weeks of Smackdown Live will be placeholder shows since the next Smackdown-exclusive pay-per-view, WWE Fastlane, will not take place until March.
That means that we will see some title matches on TV. It was announced on Smackdown Live that next week’s show will feature Kevin Owens vs. Sami Zayn. The winner of that match will get a WWE Championship match at WWE Fastlane.
Also, Rusev will challenge Bobby Roode for the United States Championship. It will be interesting to see if Dolph Ziggler has a role on the show.
Looks like the potential of "Co-@WWE Champions" is out the window as @WWEDanielBryan reveals that @SamiZayn and @FightOwensFight will battle for the opportunity to face #WWEChampion @AJStylesOrg at #WWEFastlane! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/vHivkuDUhh
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
Mark your 🗓.
NEXT TUESDAY is #RusevDay as @RusevBUL will challenge @REALBobbyRoode for the #USTitle on #SDLive! pic.twitter.com/XLUZRThiel
— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) January 31, 2018
In other Smackdown Live-related news, just a few hours before this week’s show, Daniel Bryan revealed a new ranking system for the brand.
Fellow Smackdown Superstar will be able to vote on who they think is best for the following criteria:
– Overall talent
– Locker room leadership
– Athletic Skill
A Superstar cannot vote for him/herself. The voting will help Commissioner Shane McMahon and GM Daniel Bryan figure out which wrestlers are most deserving of future opportunities.
Officially introducing the #SmackdownTop10. A vote BY the Superstars, FOR the betterment of #SDLive and the enjoyment of the @WWE Universe. #YesYesYes pic.twitter.com/e1P0Cn6v9v
— Bryan Danielson (@bryandanielson) January 30, 2018
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