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Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA.
WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
- John Cena comes to SmackDown LIVE looking for a WrestleMania opportunity
- Naomi steps up to answer Ruby Riott’s challenge
- Sami Zayn battles Baron Corbin ahead of WWE Fastlane Fatal 5-Way
- The Usos and The New Day renew their rivalry ahead of WWE Fastlane
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WWE’s full preview can be found HERE. We have included some excerpts below.
On John Cena coming to Smackdown Live looking for a WrestleMania opportunity:
After seeing his Road to WrestleMania take a detour at WWE Elimination Chamber due to his ouster from the bout at the hands of Braun Strowman, John Cena somberly reflected on his legendary career on Raw Talk while seemingly turning the gears in his head, looking for another opportunity to perform on The Grandest Stage of Them All.
Monday night on Raw, Cena defiantly claimed that he will never give up in his quest to make it to New Orleans. The free agent declared that he would be heading to SmackDown LIVE tonight to take advantage of The Land of Opportunity that Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan have created. But just how does Cena intend to make sure his Road to WrestleMania runs through SmackDown LIVE?
On Naomi stepping up to answer Ruby Riott’s challenge:
Last week, Ruby Riott pinned Becky Lynch in Six-Woman Tag Team action, getting a title opportunity at WWE Fastlane in the process. That didn’t stop the Riott Squad leader from calling out one of the champion’s closest allies, Naomi, promising to knock her lights out.
Naomi is more than ready to take on Riott in singles competition, though she’ll have to be weary of Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan lurking at ringside. Will Riott make good on her promise, or will Naomi make her feel the glow?
John Cena Ferdinand
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) Nick Jonas, Bobby Cannavale, Daveed Diggs, Jet Jurgensmeyer, Anthony Anderson, Gina Rodriguez, Carlos Saldanha, Boris Kodjoe, Miguel Angel Silvestre, Flula Borg, John Cena, and Gabriel Iglesias attend the screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: (L-R) John Cena, Gabriel Iglesias, Miguel Angel Silvestre, and Nick Jonas attend the screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor John Cena attends the screening of "Ferdinand" at The Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor and wrestler John Cena arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor and wrestler John Cena (L) and Ferdinand arrive at a screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox's 'Ferdinand' at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox's 'Ferdinand' at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox's 'Ferdinand' at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox's 'Ferdinand' at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Professional wrestler/actor John Cena arrives at a screening of 20th Century Fox's 'Ferdinand' at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor and wrestler John Cena (L) and Ferdinand arrive at a screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)
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John Cena
LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 10: Actor and wrestler John Cena (L) and Ferdinand arrive at a screening of 20th Century Fox's "Ferdinand" at the Zanuck Theater at 20th Century Fox Lot on December 10, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amanda Edwards/WireImage)
