WWE is loading up the card for the May 20 episode of WWE SmackDown.
In addition to the previously announced Tag Team Championship Unification Match, the company has confirmed two singles matches for the show.
First, Sami Zayn will face Shinsuke Nakamura, who will hope to send a message to Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns by beating The Bloodline’s unofficial stooge.
The preview, courtesy of WWE’s website, is as follows:
The self-proclaimed “locker room leader” Sami Zayn is out to prove his value once again to The Bloodline by stepping in to deal with a disgruntled Shinsuke Nakamura.
The King of Strong Style has had his sights set on The Head of the Table ever since Roman Reigns and his cousins The Usos ruthlessly attacked him after putting Nakamura’s guitar-riffing herald on the injured list.
When Nakamura attempted to call out the Undisputed WWE Universal Champion, he was answered by Zayn who was out to prove he can be a vital asset to The Bloodline. “The Master Strategist” was able to outwit Nakamura after catching him by surprise with a Helluva Kick to earn a count out victory.
With Nakamura still chomping at the bit to get to Reigns, can he flip the script and clear this roadblock to The Bloodline? Find out tonight on SmackDown at 8/7 C on FOX!
Can @SamiZayn prove his value to #TheBloodline tonight on #SmackDown when the self-proclaimed locker room leader goes one-on-one with @ShinsukeN?
? 8/7c FOXhttps://t.co/progCax2zm
— WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2022
Plus, in the latest chapter of Fight Night’s feud with Kofi Kingston and Xavier Woods, Butch will battle the former King of the Ring winner in a singles clash.
The preview, also from WWE, is as follows:
Xavier Woods is ready to show Butch the true meaning of fight night after laying down a one-on-one challenge to the rabid bruiser.
The frenzied attack dog for Sheamus and Ridge Holland has repeatedly and randomly pummeled Woods and Kofi Kingston throughout their run-ins with the UK trio with Butch taking advantage of their superior numbers to defeat Kingston this past week.
Woods has been the only Superstar to tame the wild Butch, recording back-to-back victories to rain on the newcomer’s debut.
Can Woods prevail once again and earn some retribution for his New Day partner or will the numbers game come into play once again? Tun in to SmackDown tonight at 8/7 C on FOX to find out!
It's fight night on #SmackDown as @AustinCreedWins goes one-on-one with Butch!
? 8/7c FOXhttps://t.co/c2j8WNPODu
— WWE (@WWE) May 20, 2022
The updated card is as follows:
- Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura
- Xavier Woods vs. Butch
- Tag Team Championship Unification Match: RK-Bro (c) vs. The Usos (c)
WrestleZone will have full coverage of the show as it airs on Friday.
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