Smackdown Live Preview & Discussion: AJ Styles v Dolph Ziggler, Randy Orton v Jinder Mahal, More

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Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the Resch Center in Green Bay, WI.

WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:

• Randy Orton battles Jinder Mahal before his first-ever U.S. Title Match at WWE Fastlane
• WWE Champion AJ Styles faces Dolph Ziggler ahead of Six-Pack Challenge
• Charlotte Flair and Ruby Riott come face to face before SmackDown Women’s Title Match
• Will Becky Lynch and Carmella come to blows?

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WWE’s full preview can be found HERE. We have included some excerpts below.

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On Randy Orton battling Jinder Mahal ahead of his first-ever US Title Match:

This Sunday at WWE Fastlane, Randy Orton will face Bobby Roode in The Viper’s first-ever match for the United States Championship. But before he can turn 100 percent of his focus to The Glorious One, The Viper will have to deal with another thorn in his side, Jinder Mahal.

The Modern Day Maharaja has been trying to stir up trouble between Orton and Roode in recent weeks, using the SmackDown LIVE Top 10 Superstars List to drive a wedge between the two, setting off a few melees in the meantime. Surely, Mahal is looking to slither into a title opportunity of his own in the near future. Will he be able to make a major statement against The Viper on SmackDown LIVE?

On AJ Styles facing Dolph Ziggler:

Just five days before they compete in what is sure to be a grueling Six-Pack Challenge for the WWE Title at WWE Fastlane, champion AJ Styles and Dolph Ziggler will square off on Smackdown LIVE.

The WWE Champion will be looking to ride a victory into the biggest title defense of his reign, while Ziggler will be out to steal the show and perhaps show the champion that his title (and his place at WrestleMania) are in danger. Who will win this all-important battle?