Tonight, WWE will be broadcasting this week’s editions of WWE Smackdown Live and 205 Live from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix.
Smackdown Live will be headlined by the return of John Cena. The show will also feature Naomi defending the Smackdown Women’s Title against Lana, and a “Rap Off” between The New Day and The Usos, moderated by rapper Wale. Smackdown will also feature an Independence Day Battle Royal, with the winner facing Kevin Owens for the U.S. Title at WWE Battleground.
Tonight’s WWE 205 Live will feature Tony Nese vs Jack Gallagher.
WWE is hyping the following story line points for tonight:
-The New Day and The Usos square off in a Rap Battle tonight on SmackDown LIVE
-Independence Day Battle Royal on SmackDown LIVE to determine United States Champion Kevin Owens’ WWE Battleground opponent
-John Cena returns to SmackDown LIVE tonight
-Naomi to defend SmackDown Women’s Title against Lana tonight
As always, WZ will be providing complete, LIVE coverage of WWE Smackdown Live and 205 Live beginning tonight at 8pm EST so be sure to join us then!