When WWE SmackDown broadcasts live from Missouri on October 28, 2022, fans can anticipate that the promotion will continue to build toward the Saudi Arabia event. WWE has officially confirmed that Roman Reigns will show up on the upcoming show. Additionally, Ronda Rousey’s open challenge for the Women’s title, as well as The Bloodline vs. The Brawling Brutes, are slated for Friday night.
Braun Strowman vs. Omos was announced for Crown Jewel 2022 during the previous episode of WWE SmackDown. The Bloodline assaulted Sheamus in another segment of the show, and Damage CTRL defeated Raquel Rodriguez & Shotzi to retain their Women’s Tag Team Title.
Here is WWE SmackDown 28 October Preview:
Ronda Rousey’s Open Challenge
Ronda Rousey, the current SmackDown Women’s Champion, has issued an open challenge for the title. There are many scenarios in which WWE might schedule Ronda’s mystery opponent. Will her opponent be a Raw star that poses a serious threat, like Asuka? How about Shotzi, a rookie babyface on the SmackDown roster who is eager to succeed? Could it be a squash match between two talented locals? Or perhaps a part of NXT?
Lacey Evans or Zelina Vega might be interested in a chance at the championship if WWE is willing to arrange a heel vs. heel match. Given her relationship with Ronda, Shayna Baszler makes for the most intriguing opponent from this group. Even while it seems doubtful, you never know. Potential surprise returns include Becky Lynch, Naomi, Sasha Banks, and Charlotte Flair. What if Ronda decides she wants to withdraw from the open challenge? She made it abundantly clear that she was not interested in giving the audience what they wanted.
Last but not least, Raquel Rodriguez sticks out to me as Rousey’s most likely opponent from the SmackDown roster. She isn’t a pushover like the majority of the other ladies on SmackDown, and WWE is obviously high on her.
In the past, we’ve previously seen Raquel accept Ronda’s open challenge, and she almost won. It could make sense to watch this match again now that Rousey is a heel, as Ronda was a babyface when it originally happened. In a rematch, would she have to cheat to defeat Rodriguez? Irrespective of the outcome of the match, would she kindly shake Raquel’s hand afterward?
Legado Del Fantasma vs. Hit Row & TBA
Two weeks ago, Legado Del Fantasma made his SmackDown debut and started going after Hit Row. The numbers game made Ashante Adonis, Top Dolla, and B-Fab its victims. As a result, this week’s match between Hit Row and Legado Del Fantasma will feature a mystery partner to balance the numbers. Who will be this unnamed partner? Could it be Ricochet or someone related? Rey Mysterio, a recent addition to Smackdown?
In recent months, Hit Row has been closely collaborating with Montez Ford and Angelo Dawkins. By picking one of the two men, especially if Ford shows his independence, the rumors of a split may start to circulate once more.
Liv Morgan
Since Ronda Rousey defeated her for the SmackDown Women’s title at Extreme Rules in the past, Liv Morgan has teased that she might be joining the dark side. She may not yet be a heel, but many people have speculated that she is linked to Bray Wyatt and maybe letting evil gradually take control.
She defeated Sonya Deville on last week’s SmackDown, and this week Morgan might follow her dark path. She might be the one to accept Rousey’s open challenge and, surprise, have the advantage to enter the rivalry once more. Morgan could demonstrate tonight on SmackDown that she is not the same person who fell short of Rousey at Extreme Rules.
Braun Strowman And Omos
Braun Strowman challenged Omos to a match at Crown Jewel PPV on the previous SmackDown show, and MVP accepted the challenge on Omos’ behalf. The two then faced off before The Nigerian Giant threw The Monster Among Men outside the ring.
On the latest episode of WWE SmackDown, Braun Strowman is likely to retaliate against the former champion in light of how events played out last week. Omos might be destroyed by Strowman, who would then stand tall over him to close the segment.
Uncle Howdy
Since Bray Wyatt returned to WWE a few weeks ago, Uncle Howdy has been tormenting him, and last week he exposed his medical records so that everyone could know who the real Bray Wyatt is.
Everyone is wondering who is in charge of the former world champion now that it is obvious that Wyatt is under control. Fans may get an answer to that issue tonight, or they may receive another piece of information that will allow them to piece together who the mystery person is and exactly what they want from Wyatt.
The Brawling Brutes vs. Solo Sikoa & Sami Zayn
The Bloodline savagely attacked Sheamus last week, breaking his hand. The Brawling Brutes’ Butch and Ridge Holland, who were once his stablemates, are now seeking revenge. As a result, they will compete in a tag team battle against Sami Zayn & Solo Sikoa of The Bloodline. Can the Brawling Brutes exact their revenge?
The Usos have recently put Ridge Holland and Butch through a lot, so it could be time for the Brawling Brutes to truly live up to their name. It has not yet been revealed who will compete for the tag team title at Crown Jewel. Holland and Butch, on the other hand, might be chosen to take on The Usos if they are successful in making a statement tonight.
The Usos are anticipated at Crown Jewel, where Roman Reigns will defend his Undisputed Championship. To earn a chance at their championships, Butch and Holland could assault The Usos and atone for beating Sheamus the previous week.
Rey Mysterio
The previous Blue Brand edition featured Rey Mysterio versus Ludwig Kaiser. The veteran imitated Eddie Gurrero by pretending to be hit by Imperium with a chair shot, which caused Imperium to be expelled from the ringside.
Following that, Mysterio defeated Kaiser with a devastating 619. Even if the former world champion defeated the Imperium the other week, things might not go so well this Friday. Gunther and company will likely plan a 3-on-1 assault on Mysterio in order to send him a clear message.
Kross And McIntyre
Last Friday, WWE revealed that Drew McIntyre and Karrion Kross would face off in a significant Steel Cage Match at Crown Jewel. McIntyre has been fuming at Kross ever since he lost at Extreme Rules. In this blue brand episode, things can go in the other direction. The creative crew might have McIntyre destroyed by The Doom Walker on Friday night. The Scottish Warrior will be nicely set up for their high-profile fight at Crown Jewel by Kross, who stands tall over him.
Roman Reigns
Just eight days before his match against Logan Paul in the Crown Jewel main event, undisputed Champion Roman Reigns would make an appearance on tonight’s episode. Last week, Paul knocked Jey Uso by punching him out of the ring after brushing off a sneak attack. It is unclear how Reigns will respond to the humiliation from his cousin, given that this occurred after Sami Zayn received specific orders from Reigns to avoid confronting Paul.
Two years ago, Reigns forced Jey to submit by physically and mentally subduing him, and it now seems like the story of how the Bloodline feud began has come full circle. Will he continue to humiliate him tonight? Will he adopt a different tactic or not?
Given how events unfolded, The Tribal Chief might punish Jey harshly. Fans can anticipate Sami Zayn acting as the two’s mediator once more. The creative staff may then have Reigns address Logan Paul, the opponent he will face in the Crown Jewel. Before promising to crush the YouTube star on November 5, Roman Reigns might exchange verbal blows with him.
How To Watch WWE Smackdown
WWE Friday Night Smackdown will air at 8 pm PT on FOX. New episodes of WWE Smackdown are released every Friday. Peacock, NBC’s streaming service, has rights to all of the WWE SmackDown weekly shows. Basically, you can watch all of the WWE shows on Peacock. You’ll need to pay 4.99$ for its monthly subscription, and if you give an additional 5$, then you can have an ad-free experience.
Other platforms that will allow you to Streaming WWE Smackdown are fuboTV, YouTube TV, and Sling TV. If you are from Canada, then you can go for SN Now, and for UK peeps, BT Sports will be the place.
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