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The blue brand has gotten really interesting the past few weeks. The WWE title picture has taken shape with uncertainty while the up-and-comers of SmackDown Live seem to be making their name.
The biggest headline from SmackDown Live last week happened in the main event, where Becky Lynch's coronation ended with the new SmackDown Women's Champion once again standing tall over Charlotte Flair.
The young upstart Andrade 'Cien' Almas tried to get one over AJ Styles, even attacking him before the match, but Styles showed why he's been WWE Champion for upwards 322 days. The Bar looked to get themselves back in title contention and they may have just re-entered the conversation, as Cesaro defeated veteran Kofi Kingston.
Meanwhile, the biggest shocker came in the Rusev Day territory, when Aiden English turned on Rusev to officially end their association. It looks like enough was enough for The Shakespeare of song. It's a Happy Aiden Day now! Not only this, but Shinsuke Nakamura successfully defended the United States title in the process.
Daniel Bryan's heated feud with The Miz continued as he hijacked his episode of Miz TV. Here's what you need to look forward to on the coming episode of SmackDown Live!
#5 The war continues
The Miz had Maryse as his surprise guest on Miz TV last week. Of course, they mocked and provoked Daniel Bryan and Brie Bella, with Maryse going as far to say that Brie Bella was the easiest opponent in her life.
They goaded Bryan into coming out and tried to ambush him, but things went awry when he smartened up to this, sending Miz crashing into his own wife Maryse. It's clear the mind games will continue but who's going to be doing the scheming this week? Brie Bella will definitely have something to say!
#4 Sheamus takes on Big E
After overcoming The New Day, The Bar seem to find themselves right back into title contention. Last week, Cesaro defeated Kofi Kingston.
This week, Sheamus takes on the powerhouse of The New Day - Big E. One would imagine that The Bar has a plan in mind to get one over the champions. If Sheamus picks up the victory, there's little doubt that it puts The Bar right back into the title picture.
Expect The Celtic Warrior to prevail tonight.
#3 Charlotte Flair responds to Becky Lynch
The heated coronation of Becky Lynch saw her continue to talk down on The Queen, even attacking her and putting her in an armbar to make a statement.
While it's long overdue in the eyes of many fans that she shows the fire she's showing now, there's little doubt that The Queen will respond in some way. But the question is, how? Will she resort to dirty tactics like her father? Or will she only prove that Becky Lynch is in her head?
#2 Rusev demands an explanation from Aiden English
Last week, confusion and miscommunication between Aiden English and Rusev cost the latter his United States title match. English finally snapped and attacked Rusev.
Perhaps the reason why he turned was that he was sick of playing second fiddle in Rusev Day and sick of taking the blame for Rusev losing matches. Moreover, he did make a valid point backstage that all the success that Rusev Day has had, major credit should go to him.
He helped the popularity of Rusev Day. But now, The Bulgarian Brute is set to call English out, demanding to know why he turned on him. Will it be a Happy Rusev Day again?
#1 AJ Styles & Samoa Joe make their Super Show-Down clash official
Paige announced last week that at Super Show-Down, Samoa Joe and AJ Styles will go head-to-head with No DQ and No Count-outs. There must be a winner. With the war of words being exchanged between the two, they're set to make their match official in a contract signing.
It's very clear that there aren't going to be any handshakes or smiles. It's going to be all business and like 99% of the contract signings in WWE, things are set to break down into chaos.
It's set to be an exciting episode of SmackDown Live, so don't miss it. Follow us at Sportskeeda to get LIVE coverage of SmackDown tonight!
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