– WWE released their usual weekly “5 Things You Need To Know Before Tonight’s SmackDown Live” video on their official YouTube channel this morning. Check it out below.
– As noted, WWE runs this week’s blue brand TV tapings at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida this evening. The post-show dark match main event advertised for tonight’s show is A.J. Styles, Daniel Bryan & Jeff Hardy vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, The Miz & Samoa Joe, as well as Carmella vs. Asuka for the SmackDown Live Women’s Championship. Make sure to join us here later this evening for SmackDown Live results coverage.
– John Laurinaitis celebrates his 56th birthday today. Also celebrating birthdays today from the pro wrestling world are Kid Kash (49), El Texano Jr. (34) and today almost marks the third anniversary of WWE Hall Of Famer “Rowdy” Roddy Piper’s passing.
