WWE SmackDown Live Preview- 23 Oct, 2018

#3 A match that's become very personal indeed

Much like The Shield, Rusev Day is no more either

I daresay that at the height of their popularity, Rusev Day was just as popular as The Shield. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and Aiden English turned on Rusev, to set up an angle. The feud is finally coming to pass on SmackDown Live. Rusev and Aiden English will battle it out in a singles match, with massive implications for the immediate future.

Whoever wins this feud can climb the ladder and reach the next step in the WWE hierarchy. Rusev will finally be working as a babyface with Lana by his side. English will play a complete heel, and not a comedy heel like he's previously been.

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Could we see the ultimate heel turn from Lana? After all, it's been the week for heel turns.

Funnily, this match will take place on Rusev Day!

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