Tonight's WWE SmackDown Live, WWE Mixed Match Challenge and WWE 205 Live will broadcast from Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia with the blue-brands fallout from Sunday's Royal Rumble
WWE has announced that winner of the men's Royal Rumble Shinsuke Nakamura will open tonight's SmackDown Live event. In terms of matches already announced there will be a Fatal 4 Way involving Kofi Kingston, Zack Ryder, Rusev and Jinder Mahal with the winner earning a shot at WWE United States Champion Bobby Roode.
This week's Mixed Match Challenge is scheduled to be Becky Lynch and Sami Zayn vs. RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss and Braun Strowman.
Tonight's 205 Live episode will feature the 205 Live General Manager announcement and update on the vacant WWE Cruiserweight Title situation.
WWE is focusing on the following points for tonight's SmackDown:
- The Road to WrestleMania kicks off for Styles & Nakamura
- Who will be next in line for a United States Championship opportunity?
- What's next for The Usos?
- How will Ronda Rousey's arrival affect the women of Team Blue?
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