John Cena
WWE announced tonight’s Talking Smackdown post-show on WWE Network will feature an appearance by WWE Smackdown Live star John Cena.
On a related note, Cena is scheduled to face Alberto Del Rio on tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live.
Daniel Bryan
Smackdown GM Daniel Bryan noted on social media that the Erwin Center, host of tonight’s WWE Smackdown Live, was also the site of his first ever WWE match back in 2000.
Bryan competed in a dark match before Sunday Night Heat on August 2nd, 2000, teaming with Shooter Schultz against Lance Cade and Spanky.
WWE Smackdown Live
Several teams in WWE Smackdown Live’s tag team division cut promos in advance of tonight’s show. This week’s WWE Smackdown Live will feature the Smackdown in-ring debut of the Hype Bros. The following videos feature the Hype Bros, American Alpha, The Ascension and The Usos cutting promos about why they are each the top team in the division:
EXCLUSIVE: Get READY because the HYPE TRAIN is rolling through @WWE #SDLIVE! @MojoRawleyWWE @ZackRyder https://t.co/uTAilVWCwh
— WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: “We have the HEART and DEDICATION… we are Ready, Willing and GABLE!” #SDLive @WWEGable @JasonJordanJJ https://t.co/d83D6rgvG7
— WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: As the longest tag team in @WWE, @WWEUsos are ready to SHOW OUT newcomers #AmericanAlpha! #SDLive https://t.co/vuhYzN7t9g
— WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Witness the rise of the NEW Ascension TONIGHT on @WWE #SDLIVE! @KonnorWWE @ViktorRiseWWE https://t.co/CVuqaCts9p
— WWE (@WWE) August 16, 2016
