#SDLIVE discussion, Oct. 24, 2017: Will Raw respond to SmackDown's raid?

[Smart Marx]

SmackDown LIVE preview, Oct. 24, 2017: Will Raw respond to SmackDown's raid?

With Survivor Series rapidly approaching, things between Raw General Manager Kurt Angle and SmackDown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon seemed to be going great. But just as Angle was about to reveal the members of Raw's Men's Survivor Series Team, Shane-O-Mac led the Superstars of SmackDown into Team Red territory and took Raw #UnderSiege. The first salvo in the battle for brand supremacy was fired. Will Angle and Raw's roster respond? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Riding high off his victory at WWE TLC, Raw General Manager Kurt Angle invited SmackDown LIVE Commissioner Shane McMahon to last night’s Monday Night Raw. Angle may not have realized it at the time, but as the battle for brand supremacy at WWE Survivor Series draws near, he was inviting the enemy in through the front door.

As Angle was set to disclose the members of Raw’s team for the 5-on-5 Men’s Survivor Series Elimination Match, Shane-O-Mac had a revelation of his own to make: He did not come to Raw alone. And with that, nearly all of SmackDown’s Superstars swarmed the arena, overwhelming Team Red, its roster and its General Manager.

While Team Blue will certainly be reveling in getting one up on their rivals, there is no doubt that Raw is seething after Monday’s ransacking. Will Team Red be looking for payback? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Sunil Singh attempts to defend Jinder Mahal’s honor against AJ Styles

WWE Champion Jinder Mahal sent shockwaves through the WWE Universe when he issued a challenge to Raw’s Universal Champion, Brock Lesnar, for a Champion vs. Champion showdown at WWE Survivor Series. While The Modern Day Maharaja sought to bask in this monumental moment, AJ Styles had other thoughts, calling out the WWE Champion and eventually clobbering him with a Pele kick.

An embarrassed Mahal demanded payback later in the night, declaring that Sunil Singh will step forward to defend his honor against The Phenomenal One, which led to Daniel Bryan making the match. Will Singh make the WWE Champion proud, or will Styles, just two days removed from a grueling bout with Finn Bálor at WWE TLC, continue to bolster his case for a WWE Championship opportunity?

Baron Corbin demands a rematch with Sin Cara

Last Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE, United States Champion Baron Corbin was caught off-guard by a feisty Sin Cara. The masked marvel stunned The Lone Wolf with a series of devastating dives outside the ring, leading to Sin Cara picking up a count-out victory.

WWE.com has learned that Corbin has demanded a rematch with Sin Cara on SmackDown LIVE. Will The Lone Wolf prove that the luchador’s victory was a fluke, or will Sin Cara once again embarrass the United States Champion?

Huge Eight-Man Tag Team showdown set for SmackDown LIVE

Bad blood will boil over in an Eight-Man Tag Team battle on SmackDown LIVE, when former rivals The New Day & SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos join forces to take on Rusev, Aiden English and Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin.

The rivalry between the champions and their top challengers, Gable & Benjamin, looked to be one based around sportsmanship and respect, until the amateur wrestling experts bailed on a handshake with The Usos. The New Day drew the ire of Rusev and English after interrupting The Maestro of Mayhem mid-song last Tuesday, then took a jab at the sacred holiday known as Rusev Day when “The Lion of Bulgaria” showed up.

Will the champions and their rivals-turned-allies reign supreme, or will it be Rusev Day in Milwaukee this Tuesday?

Breezango continue the search for the missing briefcase in “Fashion Dogs”

The Fashion Police are back on the case this week on SmackDown LIVE … and this time, they’ve got backup!

Tyler Breeze & Fandango found themselves in a pickle last Tuesday after Prince Pretty took a bite out of The Ascension’s gluten-free burger and fainted. Under duress, Fandango agreed to Konnor & Viktor’s offer of friendship. After Breeze’s recovery, the new pals discovered that Breezango’s briefcase had gone missing. Eager to jump into action, The Ascension declared: “Fashion Files Four, assemble!”

This week, the case continues in “Fashion Dogs.” What twists and turns will Breezango’s investigation take? Put on K-Billy’s Super Sounds of the 70s and tune in to SmackDown LIVE to find out, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Shane McMahon returns to deal with Kevin Owens & Sami Zayn

Reunited friends Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn ran roughshod over SmackDown LIVE last Tuesday, openly mocking General Manager Daniel Bryan and using underhanded tactics to defeat Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura in a huge tag team main event.

After the bout, KO & Zayn returned to the back, eager to return to their mockery of Bryan, only to find out that their future is now in the hands of the returning SmackDown LIVE Commissioner, Shane McMahon.What will Shane have in store for the two reunited friends? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE, at 8/7 C on USA Network!

 

[Captain Charisma]

Wonder how things will turn out with Owens and Zayn with this brand war. Wonder if Raw will counter SD's move.

 

[Roadster]

Probably gonna be a RAW invasion like last night. Hoping not, at least.

Also hope they use the Mahal v. Lesnar shit as SDL v. RAW. Kinda like the entire roster roots on for Mahal. Maybe an inter-brand brawl during the match at Survivor Series. I really like it when face and heel characters get along in an uneasy alliance.

 

[Smart Marx]

Wonder how things will turn out with Owens and Zayn with this brand war. Wonder if Raw will counter SD's move.

My guess right now is Shane might give them an ultimatum to captain Team SmackDown or they're fired.

Raw will definitely be in the house. Shane basically invited them to try.

 

[Captain Charisma]

So everyone is like off about this invasion. Why did you guys really hate it?

 

[Smart Marx]

So everyone is like off about this invasion. Why did you guys really hate it?

I didn't hate it. It reminded me of 2001 when Shane invaded WWF with his WCW roster.

The only thing I commentated on was this proves Shane is still the dick he was in 2001.

 

[Captain Charisma]

I didn't hate it. It reminded me of 2001 when Shane invaded WWF with his WCW roster.

The only thing I commentated on was this proves Shane is still the dick he was in 2001.

There were a lot of storyline and character conflictions at the angle but it was fun. And for me if I have fun it's good -generally unless it has a HUGE confliction.

 

[Smart Marx]

There were a lot of storyline and character conflictions at the angle but it was fun. And for me if I have fun it's good -generally unless it has a HUGE confliction.

I've heard that before and the way I see it is you and Joe may have issues because he slept with your wife, but if you and Joe get drafted to fight for your country you put that shit aside.

 

[Crippler]

So everyone is like off about this invasion. Why did you guys really hate it?

because there is no payoff and is forgotten about 24 hours after the show to never be brought up again until next October. No of the wrestlers go some type of reward, e.g. 2003/2004 Survivor Series matches then i would care, but other then that. Brand supremacy is laughable.

 

[Captain Charisma]

because there is no payoff and is forgotten about 24 hours after the show to never be brought up again until next October. No of the wrestlers go some type of reward, e.g. 2003/2004 Survivor Series matches then i would care, but other then that. Brand supremacy is laughable.

Storyline wise yes. I mean the entire thing. But the "siege" segment last night was fun and different to me. They went backstage, cleverly dominated Raw locker room. But all that stuff they done to Angle was pointless. It was my only takeaway from that. But if it will lead to Shane v Angle at SS then I'm okay for it. But no way if they become team captains. Move aside for midcarders who can gain something from it.

 

[Smart Marx]

because there is no payoff and is forgotten about 24 hours after the show to never be brought up again until next October. No of the wrestlers go some type of reward, e.g. 2003/2004 Survivor Series matches then i would care, but other then that. Brand supremacy is laughable.

That sounds like more of a problem with Survivor Series than the invasion itself which is a way to build SS.

 

[Apoho Creed]

Even though I didn't watch Raw last night, the highlights I read really has me interested with the SD vs Raw angle heading towards Survivor Series. Yeah Shane still has beef with Owens and Zayn as he should and it will be funny to see Owens say forget about me trying to kill you it's about Smackdown vs Raw.

That Eight Man Tag sounds lovely, and I'm going to get enjoyment outta the Fashion Dogs segment, while Styles sending one of the Singh brothers on the IR.

 

[Captain Charisma]

I like Fashion Files but is it just me who gets bored as it has gone nowhere for a long time.

 

[Smart Marx]

I like Fashion Files but is it just me who gets bored as it has gone nowhere for a long time.

I love Fashion Files, too, and I'll take it over nothing, but maybe it's time they got booked more?

 

[Captain Charisma]

I love Fashion Files, too, and I'll take it over nothing, but maybe it's time they got booked more?

Against... THE ASCENSION! Because we never saw it. As storyline doesn't move on, their matches doesn't move on either.