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Rey Mysterio faced off against Santos Escobar in an exciting battle between former LWO members, with the winner earning a future WWE United States Championship match against Austin Theory. Throughout the match, Austin Theory observed from a box suite, enjoying some popcorn as he closely watched the action. ## Before the commercial break, Rey Mysterio attempted a dive out of the ring, but Santos Escobar managed to evade him. In response, Escobar reentered the ring and executed his own dive through the middle ropes, targeting Mysterio on the outside. ## Unfortunately, during the dive, it appeared that Mysterio's head hit the floor in a painful manner. When SmackDown returned from the commercial break, it was announced that Rey Mysterio was unable to continue competing, and the match was awarded to Santos Escobar. ## Given the impact of Mysterio's landing, there were concerns that it might have been a legitimate injury. However, WRKD Wrestling reports that it was all part of the storyline, putting fans at ease. ## Regardless of the outcome, Santos Escobar emerged victorious, securing a title shot against Austin Theory for the WWE United States Championship in two weeks on WWE SmackDown, scheduled for August 11. ## For those concerned, Rey Mysterio’s injury on #SmackDown is a storyline. pic.twitter.com/p3rKnE3VaU— WRKD Wrestling (@WRKDWrestling) July 29, 2023 ## The Rey Mysterio injury is storyline for those wondering— Sean Ross Sapp of Fightful.com (@SeanRossSapp) July 29, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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WWE is constantly evolving, and this dynamic nature sometimes necessitates immediate plan changes, especially when concerns about COVID-19 persist, as the pandemic is not entirely over yet. Such an instance occurred on last week's SmackDown, requiring some quick thinking from the team. ## According to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio, the Charlotte Flair vs. IYO Sky match on SmackDown was not originally scheduled to take place. Instead, it was hastily put together at the last minute due to unforeseen circumstances. ## The situation arose because a few individuals who were initially scheduled for the show couldn't appear, primarily due to COVID-related reasons. While some may not have tested positive, they were in close proximity to COVID-19, prompting adjustments to the show's lineup. As a result, Charlotte Flair's match with IYO Sky was a late replacement, as it was not part of the original plan. ## Such unexpected situations may happen again in the future, given that the card is always subject to change in WWE. The company faces the challenge of putting on live television broadcasts, where the show must go on regardless of the circumstances. Ideally, WWE hopes that any COVID-related issues do not persist, as they have various ongoing projects, and altering plans is something they aim to avoid whenever possible. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on November 24, 2023, live from Allstate Arena in Chicago, IL. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings. ## WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT ## SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 6:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here!## Confirmed Match Card ## Undisputed WWE Tag Team Title Match: The Judgment Day vs. The Street Profits ## The Street Profits earned a title shot at the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Judgment Day by defeating The Brawling Brutes and Pretty Deady in a Triple Threat Match. ## WINNER PREDICTION: ## The Grayson Waller Effect with special guest Kevin Owens on FS1 ## Kevin Owens had previously faced suspension due to his actions on the November 10 SmackDown episode, but he is now set to make his return to television. ## On the show, he will be seen interacting with Grayson Waller on The Grayson Waller Effect edition. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on October 27, 2023, live from Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings. ## WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT ## SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here!## Confirmed Match Card ## Roman Reigns and LA Knight To Sign Contract For Title Fight At WWE Crown Jewel ## On October 20, WWE made an announcement on social media that Roman Reigns will defend his Undisputed WWE Universal Championship against LA Knight. As a result, this week's episode will feature a contract signing to officially formalize their match, a segment well-known for never failing to captivate the fans. ## LWO look to take down The Street Profits on SmackDown on FS1 ## Furthermore, another match scheduled for the show will see LWO taking on The Street Profits. While Rey Mysterio is gearing up to face Logan Paul for his championship at WWE Crown Jewel, he and the rest of The LWO have found themselves targeted by Bobby Lashley and The Street Profits. ## Predicted Match Card ## #1. WWE Women’s Championship Match To Be Made Official For Crown Jewel ## There is a significant expectation that the WWE Women's Championship match will be formally announced for Crown Jewel. During last week's SmackDown, WWE Women's Champion IYO SKY managed to defeat Charlotte Flair and successfully defend her title, thanks to a distraction caused by Bayley.## After the match, Bianca Belair made a stunning return to confront Damage CTRL. Therefore, it is highly probable that in the upcoming week, we will witness Belair challenging Iyo for the championship, and this could potentially involve Charlotte Flair as well. ## #2. John Cena vs. Solo Sikoa To Be Added To The Crown Jewel Card ## John Cena is listed as an advertised guest for the show, and it appears to be his last appearance as per his current schedule. However, it's worth noting that Cena has made it clear that he has no plans of leaving anytime soon. Cena is no longer set to face Roman Reigns in the highly anticipated title match at the event, as Reigns is now scheduled to compete against Knight at the event.## Consequently, Cena is now on his own in terms of challenging for a match at the event. During last week's episode of SmackDown, John Cena engaged in a brawl with Solo Sikoa, which led to an opening for a sneak attack by Jey Uso on Jimmy Uso. ## #3. Roman Reigns And LA Knight To Engage Into A Brawl ## This coming week, live on SmackDown on FS1, Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns and LA Knight will set in stone their match at WWE Crown Jewel in a huge contract signing. ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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Here is the full Match Card for this week's Friday Night edition which is scheduled to air on October 20, 2023, live from AT&T Center in San Antonio, TX. ## Friday Night SmackDown currently airs live every Friday on Fox from 8:00 ET–10:00 PM ET in the United States. WWE SmackDown starts live at 1 am in the UK on BT Sport 1 on Saturday mornings. ## WWE SmackDown Time In Australia: It airs live on at 10 am (AEST) on Fox8 ## WWE SmackDown Time In Canada: It airs live every Friday at 8 Am on Sportsnet 360 ## WWE SmackDown Time In South Africa: The show also airs live on Supersport in South Africa on Saturday at 02:00 am CAT ## SmackDown Time In Italy: In Italy, SmackDown airs on DMAX at 2:00 pm with the international version of one-hour shows airing on Cielo in Italian ## WWE SmackDown Time In India: SmackDown airs live on Sony Ten 1 HD and Sony Ten 1 in India at 5:30 am ## Tickets Are Available Here!## Confirmed Match Card ## Logan Paul Returns To Confront Rey Mysterio ## Logan Paul is poised to make his WWE comeback on SmackDown. Saturday night saw Paul securing a victory over MMA fighter Dillon Danis in London. In his post-fight comments, Paul issued a challenge to Rey Mysterio for the United States Title. ## Paul officially announced that he will be appearing on SmackDown this coming Friday to confront the United States Champion. ## WWE Women’s Championship: IYO SKY defends against Charlotte Flair ## SKY will be defending her title against Charlotte Flair next week on WWE SmackDown. ## The potential matchup was hinted at during the October 13 episode of WWE SmackDown when Bayley faced off against Zelina Vega in a singles contest, in which Bayley emerged victorious. After the match, both Iyo and Bayley launched an attack on Vega. Charlotte Flair cautiously made her way to the ring to intervene and provide assistance. ## On the same night, in a backstage segment, Flair was seen in the office of the new SmackDown General Manager, Aldis. Jade Cargill was also present, and the two had an exchange. While at WWE Fastlane, Flair was involved in a three-way match against Iyo SKY and Asuka for the title, this week, Flair will be specifically challenging Iyo for the championship, all by herself. ## WINNER PREDICTION: IYO SKY ## Singles Match: Santos Escobar vs. Montez Ford ## Another match scheduled for next week is a singles contest pitting Montez Ford against Santos Escobar. ## WINNER PREDICTION: Santos Escobar ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...

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The highly anticipated United States Championship Invitational finals are set to conclude on next week's episode of WWE SmackDown, following several weeks of building up a formidable challenger to take on the reigning US Champion, Austin Theory. ## During the latest SmackDown, Rey Mysterio emerged victorious in a thrilling four-way match, showcasing his skills by overcoming tough competition from LA Knight, Sheamus, and Cameron Grimes. Mysterio secured the win by pinning Grimes, securing his spot in the Invitational finals. ## Next week, Mysterio is scheduled to face fellow LWO (Latino World Order) member Santos Escobar in what promises to be an epic encounter. The winner of this clash will earn the prestigious opportunity to challenge for a secondary title on the blue brand. ## Fans have been speculating about the timing of the title match, pondering whether WWE will feature it on an episode of SmackDown, possibly the one airing on August 4th, or if it will be booked for the SummerSlam PLE card on August 5th, which already boasts nine exciting matches. According to Dave Meltzer's report in Friday's Daily Update on F4Wonline.com, the plan currently is for Theory to defend his title against the winner of the Invitational on a future episode of SmackDown. ## In the past, WWE has often scheduled title matches on SmackDown the night before a PLE, and it's plausible that this title bout could follow a similar pattern, adding to the excitement and anticipation leading up to the major event. Regardless of the timing, WWE will undoubtedly deliver an electrifying showdown, showcasing the incredible talents of the competitors involved. ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.

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On the upcoming WWE Friday Night SmackDown episode on July 28, there are two exciting matches scheduled. ## Rey Mysterio emerged victorious in a thrilling Fatal 4-Way contest on July 21, defeating LA Knight, Cameron Grimes, and Sheamus. As a result of his impressive win, Mysterio earned a golden opportunity to take on his fellow LWO stablemate, Santos Escobar, in an intense singles match on July 28. ## The winner of this match will earn the right to face Austin Theory for the prestigious WWE United States Championship. Escobar also secured his shot at the title on July 14 when he outperformed Grayson Waller, Butch, and AJ Styles in another thrilling Fatal 4-Way encounter. ## Speaking of AJ Styles, his fortunes turned sour during that same July 14 Fatal 4-Way match. A distraction caused him to lose focus, as he witnessed Karrion Kross viciously attacking Karl Anderson and Luke Gallows on the Titantron. Now, on July 28, Anderson is determined to seek retribution and goes head-to-head with Kross in a highly anticipated one-on-one showdown. ## The updated match card is below ## WWE SmackDown - July 28 ## - Winner Challenges Austin Theory for WWE United States Title: Rey Mysterio vs. Santos Escobar ## - Karrion Kross (w/ Scarlett) vs. Karl Anderson (w/ Luke Gallows) ## Get ready for @MachineGunKA vs. @realKILLERkross next week on #SmackDown! pic.twitter.com/nAvE2unJK5— WWE (@WWE) July 22, 2023 ## To stay updated with all the latest combat sports news, add Sacnilk.com to your Google News feeds and follow us on Twitter.