#SDLive Discussion Thread, Dec. 6: Ellsworth to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE World Title tonight

[Kross Rhodes]

WWE SmackDown LIVE Preview, Dec. 6, 2016: Ellsworth to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE World Title tonight
In the wake of his betrayal at WWE TLC, James Ellsworth is looking to go 4-0 against "The Champ That Runs the Camp" and capture the WWE World Title tonight at 8/7 C on SmackDown LIVE!

Ellsworth to challenge AJ Styles for the WWE World Title tonight
James Ellsworth stunned the WWE Universe at WWE TLC: Tables, Ladders & Chairs when he emerged from nowhere to betray his friend, Dean Ambrose, and pave the way for AJ Styles to retain his title in an absolutely brutal TLC Match on the award-winning WWE Network.

Explaining his actions on WWE Talking Smack afterward, Ellsworth went a step further by announcing that he will redeem his earned WWE World Title Match against “The Face That Runs the Place” tonight on SmackDown LIVE.

Though Ellsworth does technically hold three victories over Styles, it’s safe to say that Ambrose won’t be helping him this time around. In fact, considering that The Phenomenal One hates him and The Lunatic Fringe will be out for retribution, the chinless No. 1 contender’s best strategy for the imminent title showdown had better include a lot of running.

Did Natalya attack Nikki Bella at Survivor Series?
Nikki Bella may have triumphed over Carmella in an intense No Disqualification Match at WWE TLC Sunday night. However, The Princess of Staten Island quickly ruined Nikki’s celebration when she claimed that it was actually Natalya who carried out the mysterious backstage assault on her “Total Divas” co-star at Survivor Series.

Later in the pay-per-view, Natalya flat-out denied Carmella’s allegations, calling the claims “absurd” and her accuser “a liar.” But, did The Queen of Harts actually do it? Natalya went on to send out this tweet challenging Carmella to a fight tonight on SmackDown LIVE.



Will she make Carmella pay for saying she did? Will Carmella accept her challenge? And will Nikki Bella herself have anything to say about it?

The New Wyatt Family defend their newly won SmackDown Tag Team Titles against Heath Slater & Rhyno in a WWE TLC rematch
A dark shroud has truly descended upon SmackDown LIVE. At WWE TLC, Bray Wyatt & Randy Orton vanquished Heath Slater & Rhyno to become the new SmackDown Tag Team Champions. The New Wyatt Family will now turn around tonight and defend the titles against Slater & Rhyno in a rematch, as first announced on WWE's official Twitter account.

Not only did they convincingly end the fairytale reign of Beauty & The Man Beast, but they’ve truly given themselves the foothold on Tuesday nights that The New Face of Fear has sought since WWE’s Brand Extension.

At the same pay-per-view, Alexia Bliss powerbombed Becky Lynch through a table to become the SmackDown Women’s Champion. The Wicked Witch of WWE demonstrated once again what a vicious competitor she is, but will the predator prove to be as dangerous now that she has become the prey? Does she have what it takes to stay on the top of the mountain, or will The Irish Lass Kicker (or another determined SmackDown competitor, for that matter) swiftly knock her back off?

Find out what happens on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.

Pop culture sensation Sophia Grace is coming to SmackDown LIVE when the show travels to Houston tonight. The singer and actress – who took the world by storm alongside her cousin Rosie on “Ellen” in 2011 – has accepted an invitation from Nikki Bella to visit SmackDown LIVE.

It’s unclear what sparked the invitation, but Nikki mentioned in her Twitter invite that she “had so much fun” with Sophia “on set,” teasing a potential collaboration.

In her reply to the invitation, Sophia said she was excited to attend SmackDown LIVE.



Tune in to SmackDown LIVE tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

 

[Kiffy Lube]

I don't even know who Sophia Grace is.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I don't even know who Sophia Grace is.

I would hope not. I assume she's a Disney or Nickelodeon child actor.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I also think it's time for Nikki and Brie to separate their Twitter accounts.

 

[Deezy]

Smackdown relying on guest stars to prop them up.

They still better than Raw?

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Smackdown relying on guest stars to prop them up.

They still better than Raw?

Myself personally have been enjoying Raw more than SmackDown Live since about Hell in a Cell.

 

[Crippler]

just here for James/AJ goodness until Dean ruins it

 

[Kross Rhodes]

just here for James/AJ goodness until Dean ruins it

Dean always ruins it. At least this time it serves a story purpose. Ellsworth really didn't think this through.

 

[Deezy]

Dean always ruins it. At least this time it serves a story purpose. Ellsworth really didn't think this through.

Ellsworth has a brain the size of his chin.

 

[Cwalker]

I've never been so hype for a squash match.

No chin bout to get destroyed... Twice

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I've never been so hype for a squash match.

No chin bout to get destroyed... Twice

This will probably be the only time Styles and Dean will be on the same page.

 

[Deezy]

Dean and AJ just take turns beating on Ellsworth until they realize they working together and fight it out to end the show.

 

[Kiffy Lube]

If Ambrose tries to be funny tonight, I've lost all hope in him.

 

[Crippler]

Also ALPHA better get a fuckin title feud.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Dean and AJ just take turns beating on Ellsworth until they realize they working together and fight it out to end the show.

I pictured the same thing. Dean will probably snap first and try to Dirty Deeds AJ.