WWE Daily News Round-Up (August 12th, 2018)

#3 Possible matches for this week's SmackDown Live

It was confirmed a few days ago that Lana and Rusev will team up to face against Zelina Vega and Andrade Cien Almas in a mixed tag team match at SummerSlam.

Aiden English, who has been with Rusev and an important part of Rusev's "Rusev Day" gimmick, challenge Almas to a 1-on-1 match for this week's SmackDown Live.

I know it’s been a hard few weeks for #RusevDay but I swore to make it up to @RusevBUL & @LanaWWE - so ahead of their #SummerSlam match, I’m demanding here and now to face @AndradeCienWWE 1 on 1 this Tuesday on #SDLive - I’ll do whatever it takes. https://t.co/P881KA0koN

— Aiden English (@WWEDramaKing) August 11, 2018

Vega accepted the challenge on her client's behalf:

You are NOBODY to be demanding ANYTHING from #elidolo .But... beating some respect into you before our match at #SummerSlam sounds like a lovely idea. My client.. ACCEPTS. https://t.co/veAxtxSvIQ

— Zelina Vega (@Zelina_VegaWWE) August 12, 2018

Since Paige's in-ring retirement, Absolution - Mandy Rose and Sonya Deville, have not had much success or been part of any interesting storylines. But that could change, starting from this week's SmackDown Live, as the SmackDown GM has something up her sleeve for her former Absolution teammates.

Woah, thats some big words that you’re using baby girl. But Charlotte and Becky earned their opportunity.. don’t worry, you’ll get to earn yours and not forgetting you too @SonyaDevilleWWE on Tuesday. 😘 https://t.co/hJmwmdjVYr

— PAIGE (@RealPaigeWWE) August 11, 2018