WWE SmackDown, 27th September - Preview

This week’s SmackDown looks to be one of the calmest episodes in recent times as it does not feature top stars like Daniel Bryan, RVD, CM Punk and Ryback.

The show has some rather boring matches scheduled and hopefully, the results tonight will sound as different as the match card does right now.

Anyway, without further ado, let us look at the matches that are scheduled for tonight’s show.

1. Dean Ambrose vs Dolph Ziggler (US title match)

After successfully defending the title at Night of Champions, Dean Ambrose was pinned by Ziggler the very next day on RAW. This led to the announcement of a US title match scheduled tonight.

Ambrose is at present boasting a 130-day reign that Ziggler is pretty determined at breaking.

Title matches in TV shows have always been an interesting prospect. Alberto Del Rio won the World Heavyweight Title from Big Show in a last man standing match on SmackDown a few months back which was very exciting to watch.

Let’s hope we have something as interesting as that in the cards.

Plus, this match has put aside a rematch at Battleground, which means we will get to see something interesting in the PPV.

2. The Real Americans vs Prime Time Players

The Prime Time Players have been a pain in the back for Zeb Colter and his clients. They denied them a chance to challenge the tag titles at Night of Champions and did the same on RAW during the No.1 contender match.

With the Usos becoming the best tag team to challenge the Shield, The Real Americans will try and derail the momentum that the Prime Time Players have created of late.

The PTP however have been pretty successful against the Real Americans and would like to continue their good form against them.

3. Alberto Del Rio vs R-Truth

Haven’t we seen this one already? Well, guess WWE wants to give us an overdose of Del Rio as a winning champion. Despite beating the likes of Truth and Kingston week in and week out, Del Rio hasn’t managed to impress fans and the same will apply to his match on SmackDown tonight.

The chances of Truth scoring a victory is as impossible as pigs flying and so the result of Del Rio winning is a foregone conclusion. What remains to be seen is whether Del Rio will show his dominance and make Truth tap to his cross-arm breaker?

Let’s hope this is the last time Del Rio faces such least impressive names.

4. Bray Wyatt vs Zack Ryder

Zack Ryder is back on TV. This must be great news for all those ‘broski’ fans who have been crying on social networking sites like twitter to make WWE realize his fan following. Well, it seems WWE have heard their pleas and have been constantly booking Ryder in matches.

The downside however, is that he faces men against whom he has no chance whatsoever to score a victory.

His match against Bray Wyatt is sure to see him get dominated and pinned. Wyatt won’t show any mercy against Ryder as he is sure to feast on the newest prey WWE has given him.

5. AJ Lee vs Cameron

The Divas Champion’s fight against the Total Divas continues as she takes on Cameron tonight on RAW. After several face-offs and stare downs with Natalya, AJ will look to show her dominance as a champion by beating one of the Funkadactyls.

Cameron can expect Natalya to make an appearance and distract AJ which is a good sign for her as she can score a victory over the champion herself. This can propel her to be the next challenger along with Natalya.

However, it seems like WWE is building towards a Natalya vs AJ showdown at Battleground and this is just one of those matches that builds towards it.

6. Santino Marella vs Heath Slater

Santino has a great chance to gain another victory since his return as he faces a man who hasn’t seen a victory in nearly a year.

Heath Slater, along with the 3MB, have been the most sought after opponents in the WWE roster as a win against them is almost certified. The same is expected this week as Santino looks to restart his winning ways after losing to Fandango on RAW this week.

7. Randy Orton vs The Miz

After being denied a chance to get his hands on Orton, the Miz will get his opportunity for retribution for the beating he took on RAW last week.

Orton has been in a vicious state at the moment, destroying almost everyone in his path. He showed his evil instincts when he beat RVD on RAW this week without any remorse. The Miz too is at the risk of falling in that line once again as he faces the viper tonight.

The Miz however, is no less a wrestler himself. The fact that Orton attacked him from behind didn’t give him a chance to fight back on RAW last week and now with a one on one prospect, the Miz can show that world that he can retaliate.