WWE SmackDown Live Discussion Thread: Oct. 25, 2016

[Kross Rhodes]

Styles battles Ambrose with huge WWE World Title implications
In the battle for brand supremacy, SmackDown LIVE may take a commanding lead thanks to the show that Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan have planned for tonight's action-packed episode of the blue brand.

Will Ambrose overcome Styles to become the No. 1 contender to the WWE World Title?
In the battle for brand supremacy, SmackDown LIVE may take a commanding lead thanks to the show that Commissioner Shane McMahon and General Manager Daniel Bryan have planned for tonight on USA Network.

In a blockbuster main event, WWE World Champion AJ Styles will step into the ring against Dean Ambrose. The champion's title won't be on the line, but if Ambrose can triumph over The Phenomenal One, he'll become the No. 1 contender for the WWE World Title. After weeks of being humiliated at the hands of Ambrose — and James Ellsworth — look for “The Champ that Runs the Camp” to throw everything he has at The Lunatic Fringe.

As for Ellsworth, will McMahon and Bryan have plans for this unlikely warrior now that he has technically defeated the WWE World Champion on two separate occasions? Don’t miss any of the action on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network.

Will anything be left after Kane battles Wyatt in a No Disqualification Match?
Longtime rivals Kane and Bray Wyatt will square off once more on tonight's SmackDown LIVE — this time in a No Disqualification Match.

With the dangerous Luke Harper watching Wyatt's back and Randy Orton always ready to strike, expect pandemonium to reign at ringside. However, with the rulebook thrown out the window, will we see the casket incorporated into the action for the second consecutive week?

Becky Lynch returns to SmackDown LIVE
Tonight’s SmackDown LIVE will feature the return of SmackDown Women's Champion Becky Lynch. After a short absence due to injury, you can be sure The Irish Lass Kicker will have her sights set on the Superstar who ‘s gunning for her title, Alexa Bliss.

It will be very interesting to see what chaos will unfold between the two Superstars en route to the SmackDown Women’s Title Match in Glasgow, Scotland on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Who can tame The Lone Wolf?
It was refreshing to see Baron Corbin compete in a match on last week’s SmackDown LIVE, rather than just attack the object of his rage. In fact, it made his victory over Jack Swagger even more impressive.

Nevertheless, later that night on WWE Talking Smack, Corbin opted to sound off on SmackDown General Manager Daniel Bryan – probably not the best idea for a guy trying to find success on Team Blue. (Just ask The Miz.)

Will The Lone Wolf find himself facing repercussions as a result of sounding off to the boss? And if he does, will the seemingly self-sustaining Superstar with a major chip on his shoulder even care?

Will we finally see the SmackDown LIVE debut of … Curt Hawkins?
Last week seemed to finally be the moment: Curt Hawkins was scheduled to compete on SmackDown LIVE for the very first time. Would he change the very fabric of sports-entertainment? Well … we still don’t know. That’s because after his opponent Apollo Crews grew tired of the outspoken competitor running his mouth and opted to take him down before the bell, Hawkins accused him of ruining his debut and stormed off.

Will tonight SmackDown LIVE finally be the night for Hawkins? And, if it is, will Crews be his opponent? Find out tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network, with expert analysis beginning at 7:30 ET/6:30 C on the SmackDown LIVE Pre-Show, available across all digital platforms.

 

[Crippler]

bronbron is back, only person to stop me watching is

 

[Deezy]

Ellsworth already peaking smackdown.

 

[Deezy]

Bray's not an eater of worlds, he is an eater of character momentum.

 

[Deezy]

Bray is a chokeslam and tombstone away from being full underBrayker.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Bray is a chokeslam and tombstone away from being full underBrayker.

He's probably too short for a chokeslam to be as effective, but a good Tombstone could work.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Harper makes anything better.

 

[Deezy]

Who thought this was a good idea to start the show with these two?

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Who thought this was a good idea to start the show with these two?

Maybe SmackDown was told to take a few L to make Raw look better?

 

[Sabretooth]

#heel

 

[Deezy]

Becky's back

Oh it's a talking segment

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Don't worry Alexa Bliss to save this Becky Lynch segment.

 

[Deezy]

I guess she didn't get new Hooters.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Alexa didn't even let her get a full sentence out. Bliss is GOAT for a reason.

 

[Deezy]

Alexa Bliss shouldn't talk about Cinderella shit when she does cosplay.