SmackDown Live LIVe SmackDown Discussion thread, August 12th 2022: Gunther vs Nakamura - IC Title

[Dale]

Gunther to defend illustrious Intercontinental Championship against Shinsuke Nakamura​

After earning an Intercontinental Championship match by defeating The Ring General’s ally in Ludwig Kaiser, The King of Strong Style will attempt to win back the title next week on SmackDown.

With Gunther looking as strong as he has been these past few months as Intercontinental Champion,Shinsuke Namakura will need to dig down deep in order to win the Championship for the third time. Nakamura will also need to be on the lookout for Kaiser, who will surely factor into the high-stakes match.

Can Namakura end the reign of Gunther and notch a third Intercontinental Championship win on his resume or will Gunther continue to sacredly defend the mat?​

 

[Cwalker]

Surprised they didn’t want to do this in the UK but it could be a good SD main event

 

[Chris]

Surprised they didn’t want to do this in the UK but it could be a good SD main event

Same but they rarely seem to do many smackdown matches on the PLEs lately I've noticed. Always only 2 or so with Raw having way more

 

[Dale]

Maybe get a finish where Gunther looks like he's about to beat and Ludwig gets involved.

 

[Cwalker]

If it ends with WALTER chopping him than sure

 

[Chris]

SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan and Shayna Baszler to sign contract for WWE Clash at the Castle​

Just three weeks ahead of their clash at the castle in Cardiff, Wales, SmackDown Women’s Champion Liv Morgan and Shayna Baszler will sign on the dotted line.

Baszler won the right to face Morgan after overcoming six other Superstars in a frenetic Gauntlet Match last week on SmackDown. Now, Baszler faces a weakened and vulnerable Morgan, whose arm was brutally mangled at the hands of Ronda Rousey, both during and after their title match at SummerSlam.

This is sure to be a must-see contract signing, as Morgan and Baszler are both known for their fire in the heat of the moment.
What will Morgan and Baszler say to each other just weeks away from WWE Clash at the Castle? Find out this Friday on SmackDown at 8/7 C on FOX!

WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament continues as Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah battle Shotzi and Xia Li​

The WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament began on Monday Night Raw when Dakota Kai and IYO SKY bested 24/7 Champion Dana Brooke and Tamina. Now, the tournament continues as Raquel Rodriguez and Aliyah take on Shotzi and Xia Li.

Shotzi and Li have been aligned for the past few weeks and may have an advantage as they have the most chemistry going into the match.

However, Rodriguez brings incredible intensity and is coming off an incredible performance in the Gauntlet Match, wherein she pinned four other Superstars before losing to Shayna Baszler in the final match.

Who will progress to the semifinals of the WWE Women’s Tag Team Championship Tournament? Find out this Friday on SmackDown at 8/7 C on FOX!​

 

[Deezy]

Are Xia Li and Shotzi paired together because they're Asian?

 

[Swerve]

You know that is why.

 

[Vegeta]

Fuck Pre Season Football.

Bum ass Falcons ain’t gonna win shit anyway, making it so I can’t watch fucking Smackdown til Midnight. Fucking bullshit.

 

[Deezy]

Another contract signing.

What's next, someone debuting or making a company comeback going to attack someone talking backstage?

 

[DammitC]

- Why did Karrion Kross attack Drew McIntyre in his return last week?
- Which team will be next to step up to challenge the Usos for their Tag titles?
- Will Liv Morgan and Shayna Baszler end up having a violent contract signing segment?
- Where is Lacey Evans, and will she make an appearance tonight to finally wrestle?
- Will Kofi Kingston continue to get the upper hand over the Viking Raiders on his own?

Find out on the next edition of Smackdown Live. Stay tuned

 

[Death Walker]

We ready!

 

[Deezy]

Hmmm....Roman need to lay off the carbs, Vince gone and everyone getting lazy.

 

[Death Walker]

he was looking like that a few weeks now

 

[Deezy]

Oh and I heard Lacey Evans isn't medically cleared