Partial Source: The Pro Wrestling Torch
Here is what is on tap for tonight’s WWE SmackDown tapings…
* The latest on Booker T’s decision to re-instate the Brogue Kick prior to Sheamus’s successful World Title defense against Alberto Del Rio at the PPV.
* Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio vs. Randy Orton in a triple threat match for the World Title is the advertised dark match.
* Randy Orton is scheduled to begin the filming process for WWE Studios’ 12 Rounds: Reloaded tomorrow. He is advertised for next week’s tapings.
* Local advertising hints at Dolph Ziggler potentially cashing in his World Title MITB briefcase during the Smackdown taping.
* Teddy Long, Sheamus, Del Rio, Orton, Daniel Bryan, Cody Rhodes, Sin Cara, Damien Sandow, Wade Barrett, and Natalya are all scheduled to appear.
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