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The May 19, 2023, edition of WWE SmackDown will bring the fans one step closer to Night of Champions scheduled for May 27, 2023. The build-up to the premium live event has already begun, and the match card has started taking shape.
SmackDown will showcase superstars such as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns, the blue brand’s tournament winner for the new World Heavyweight Championship AJ Styles, and tag team matches.
WWE SmackDown TV Channel details and timings
Channel: FOX
Time: 8 p.m. Eastern Time, 7 p.m. Central Time, 5 p.m. Pacific Time
WWE SmackDown Livestreaming details
Livestream: Fox Live, Fox Now App
What should fans expect during the SmackDown episode?
On the previous SmackDown aired on May 12, 2023, Roman Reigns returned to the blue brand to demand an apology from The Usos. Furthermore, he announced that he and Solo Sikoa would take on Undisputed Tag Team Champions Sami Zayn and Kevin Owens at Night of Champions.
This infuriated the champions, and Zayn cut a heated promo where he called out Reigns and scolded him for wanting every title to his name.
This week on the blue brand, the current tag team champions will arrive in Roman Reigns territory. They’ve been booked for a face-to-face with The Tribal Chief and The Enforcer. Fans can expect a heated segment and possible ambush of Owens and Zayn by The Bloodline.
AJ Styles will be the first guest on The Grayson Waller Effect on this week's episode. The Phenomenal One has qualified for the final round of the new World Heavyweight Championship Tournament against Seth Rollins. Given his merit and expertise in the industry, he will possibly address the situation and how he should pick up the victory.
The Usos have been booked for a tag team match against LWO’s Rey Mysterio and Santos Escobar. The Usos must secure the victory in this match if they wish to mend some of the cracks in their relationship with The Tribal Chief.
Finally, Roman Reigns might be in for a surprise if WWE informs him of double duty for the upcoming Night of Champions. Since all titles are supposed to be on the line at the PLE, the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship should also be one of them.
This week’s show is expected to be the one that’ll set the final momentum for Night of Champions, and fans can expect some cutthroat promos, edgy segments, and thriller matches!
