WWE SmackDown Set For A Big Night In Albany With Major Matches And Surprises

This week’s episode of WWE SmackDown is shaping up to be one of the most eventful shows of the month. The blue brand heads to the MVP Arena in Albany, New York, with a packed lineup and several storylines heating up ahead of Survivor Series WarGames.

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Cody Rhodes made heavy noise on RAW by joining CM Punk and Jey Uso for WarGames, and now fans are waiting to see if The Vision decides to cross brands to confront him. If that happens, SmackDown could easily turn chaotic, with Punk and Jey possibly arriving to even the odds.

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Along with this, SmackDown has a strong mix of championship action, tournament matches, and rising tensions in the women’s division.

What to Expect on WWE SmackDown

Cody Rhodes Will Be in the House

The WWE Champion is confirmed to appear. After stepping into the WarGames fight on RAW, Cody’s presence will likely bring reactions from The Vision. Whether CM Punk or Jey Uso show up to back him remains to be seen, but the stage is set for conflict.

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Ilja Dragunov Issues Another Open Challenge

After three straight weeks of successful defenses, Ilja Dragunov is ready to put the United States Championship on the line again. His open challenges have delivered strong matches, and the crowd will be curious to see who steps up next.

This could be a breakout moment for someone from the mid-card, or WWE might use this spot to introduce a surprise return.

Jade Cargill vs B-Fab

The tension between Jade Cargill and B-Fab has only grown since B-Fab stepped up to the champion backstage. Now the two will settle it one-on-one.

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Jade has been dominant, but this could be a chance for B-Fab to show a new side of herself. Either way, it adds fresh energy to the women’s division.

Two First-Round Matches in “The Last Time is Now Tournament”

SmackDown will also feature two matches from the ongoing tournament:

The Miz vs Jey Uso
LA Knight vs TBD (mystery opponent)

Jey Uso battling The Miz gives fans a strong clash of styles, while LA Knight’s mystery opponent adds some suspense. A surprise return or debut wouldn’t be shocking here, especially with Survivor Series right around the corner.