Tonight’s episode of WWE Friday Night SmackDown from the Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL, is set to be a major broadcast, with several significant developments expected. In the latest news coming just before the show, Brock Lesnar was spotted arriving at the arena a few moments ago. Were were told that he was quickly escorted into the building by security.
Major Names Set for Action and Appearances
The show already has a full lineup of announced segments and matches. John Cena is scheduled to kick off the broadcast with a promo. This appearance is particularly noteworthy, as it is expected to be Cena’s final appearance on the SmackDown brand as part of his ongoing retirement tour. He is also scheduled to compete in a singles match against Sami Zayn.
Other announced matches include Aleister Black facing Damian Priest and Giulia taking on Michin. Additionally, a segment involving Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre is planned for the show.
Fallout from Clash in Paris
A significant portion of tonight’s show is expected to focus on the fallout from the Clash in Paris premium live event. Becky Lynch is scheduled for a promo segment, and with CM Punk advertised for the show in his hometown of Chicago, it is expected that he will be involved. This follows the events at Clash in Paris where Lynch interfered and cost Punk the World Heavyweight Championship.
AJ Lee’s Potential Return
There is also a strong belief within the company that CM Punk’s wife, former Divas Champion AJ Lee, will be involved in the show. If she appears, it would be her first time on WWE programming in over a decade, since her retirement in 2015. Recent reports have indicated that a mixed tag team match pitting Punk and Lee against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch is planned for the upcoming Wrestlepalooza PLE, making an appearance by Lee tonight a logical next step in the storyline.
Lesnar’s Role
With Brock Lesnar now confirmed to be at the arena, his role on the show becomes a major point of interest. Lesnar made his shocking return to WWE at SummerSlam, attacking John Cena. With Cena also scheduled to be a central figure on tonight’s broadcast, an interaction between the two rivals is highly anticipated to continue the build to their expected match at Wrestlepalooza. We will have complete WWE SmackDown coverage here on WrestlingNews.co.
