WWE announced on RAW that two title matches will take place on SmackDown this week, which will be the show’s return to the USA Network. Kevin Owens will face Dean Ambrose with the Intercontinental Title on the line and Becky Lynch will get a shot at Charlotte and the WWE Divas Title.
Previously announced for the show was John Cena’s return and the debut of Mauro Ranallo on the Smackdown announce team alongside Jerry Lawler and Byron Saxton. Smackdown tapes tomorrow in Laredo, Texas and airs on Thursday.
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