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Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the SNHU Arena in Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:
- Shinsuke Nakamura defends the U.S. Title against Jeff Hardy
- What’s next for AJ Styles?
- How will Asuka react to her loss to Carmella?
- Will Daniel Bryan bounce back from Team Hell No’s defeat?
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WWE’s full preview can be found HERE. We have included some excerpts below.
On Shinsuke Nakamura defending his US Championship against Jeff Hardy:
The WWE Universe was stunned by Shinsuke Nakamura’s United States Championship victory at WWE Extreme Rules, which saw him hit Jeff Hardy with a low blow before the bell, then bulldoze him with a Kinshasa for the three-count and the title.
Though he also suffered a post-match low blow from a returning Randy Orton, Hardy demanded his contractually obligated rematch for tonight on SmackDown LIVE. Paige has granted The Charismatic Enigma’s wish, but will he be recovered enough to dethrone The King of Strong Style?
On what’s next for AJ Styles:
AJ Styles fended off the challenge of Rusev at WWE Extreme Rules, retaining his WWE Championship when Aiden English’s meddling backfired on The Bulgarian Brute.
With Rusev in his rearview mirror and SummerSlam rapidly approaching, will anyone step up to challenge The Phenomenal One?
AJ Styles Seth Rollins Dolph Ziggler Nikki Bella
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles (R) poses with a wish kid at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: Dana Warrior, Nikki Bella, A.J. Styles and Seth Rollins greet a wish kid at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstars Seth Rollins (L) and A.J. Styles attend the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: Dolph Ziggler, Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles and Dana Warrior surprise wish kids at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: Dolph Ziggler, Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles and Dana Warrior surprise a wish kid at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: Dolph Ziggler, Nikki Bella, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles and Dana Warrior surprise wish kids at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: (L-R) Dana Warrior, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles, Dolph Ziggler and Nikki Bella pose with wish kids at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: (L-R) Dana Warrior, Seth Rollins, A.J. Styles, Dolph Ziggler and Nikki Bella pose with wish kids at the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
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Superstars Attend Make-A-Wish Event
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 19: WWE Superstar A.J. Styles attends the WWE Superstars Surprise Make-A-Wish Families at One World Observatory on August 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jim Spellman/Getty Images)
