Early Preview Of Tonight’s SmackDown Tapings + SD Rating, More

Partial Source: Pwtorch.com

— For those who may have missed it yesterday, the July 20th edition of WWE SmackDown scored a 2.04 (2.0) cable rating, with 2,964,000 viewers..

— AWA returns to ESPN Classic tonight, featuring the following matches…

* Jim Evans vs. Jonnie Stewart
* Jamie Magnum vs. Nikita Koloff
* Kent Carlson vs. Col. DeBeers
* Tom Bennett and Todd Becker vs. Texas Hangmen
* The Trooper vs. Larry Zbyszko

— WWE tapes tonight in Kansas City, MO. Here is an early preview:

* The only thing advertised for tonight’s WWE Smackdown tapings is WWE crowning a #1 contender for the World Title.

* Triple H is advertised for the tapings, likely in his usual non-televised role.

* After several weeks of regular non-televised appearances, John Cena is not scheduled for tonight’s show.

* Sheamus will face Alberto Del Rio & John Laurinaitis in a handicap dark match.

* Rey Mysterio, Sin Cara, Daniel Bryan, Kane, Cody Rhodes, Ryback, Hunico, Drew McIntyre, Great Khali, and Natalya have all been advertised for tonight’s tapings.

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