WWE SmackDown LIVE: August 27, 2019 Discussion Thread

[Chris]

SmackDown LIVE preview, Aug. 27, 2019: King of the Ring continues with two exciting bouts

The King of the Ring tournament’s first round wraps up tonight with what are sure to be two exciting battles, as Ali and Buddy Murphy go head to head, and Chad Gable faces his former tag team partner Shelton Benjamin. Who will advance to the next round? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Ali and Buddy Murphy renew their rivalry in King of the Ring

One of 205 Live’s most intense rivalries will be renewed on SmackDown LIVE, this time with regal implications, as Ali and Buddy Murphy clash in the first round of the King of the Ring Tournament.

In their time between the purple ropes, Ali and Murphy clashed on numerous occasions, each bout a thrilling, daredevil affair that had the WWE Universe on the edge of their seat. This time, both Superstars find themselves in interesting positions – Ali trying to reestablish himself after an injury put him on the shelf, and Murphy fresh off a victory over former WWE Champion Daniel Bryan.

Who will make the most of this huge opportunity?

Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin clash in King of the Ring

The second of this week’s opening-round King of the Ring battles feature former tag team partners Chad Gable and Shelton Benjamin going head to head.

Benjamin started playing mind games with Gable last Tuesday, poking fun at the former Olympian’s height. Will Shelton’s mind games pay off, or will Gable show that size doesn’t matter once the bell rings?

Daniel Bryan & Erick Rowan demand an apology from Roman Reigns

Last Tuesday’s SmackDown LIVE ended on a shocking note, as Daniel Bryan revealed the man who he claims orchestrated the recent attacks on Roman Reigns. When Bryan pulled the hood off the mysterious figure, revealing a man who bore a striking resemblance to Erick Rowan, Reigns and the WWE Universe were left with more questions than answers.

In the wake of this revelation, Bryan & Erick Rowan feel the case is closed and are now demanding an apology from Reigns for even thinking they were behind the attacks.

How will Charlotte Flair respond to Bayley’s defiance?

After accepting Charlotte Flair’s challenge for WWE Clash of Champions, SmackDown Women’s Champion Bayley sent a message to The Queen by shoving her off her chair during a heated “Moment of Bliss.”

How will the nine-time champion respond to the defiant Hugger?

Will Randy Orton have an answer for Kofi Kingston’s surprise attack?

After vicious attacks by Randy Orton and The Revival on The New Day that put Xavier Woods on the shelf, WWE Champion Kofi Kingston took matters into his own hands last week, dropping The Viper with Trouble in Paradise, then pummeling Scott Dawson & Dash Wilder with a steel chair.

Will The Viper and his new allies be out for payback on Kingston? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE at 8/7 C on USA Network!

 

[Deezy]

I'm all for these KOTR matches tonight.

 

[Chris]

Buddy/Ali happening again after their fire ones last year

 

[Kross Rhodes]

I'm so torn on Ali/Buddy. Ali been fire for months, but Buddy been lit these past few weeks.

Match gonna bang either way. Can't wait.

 

[Cwalker]

Can’t wait for the next chapter in the Roman/Rowan/Bryan fuckery

 

[Deezy]

Can’t wait for the next chapter in the Roman/Rowan/Bryan fuckery

Bryan and Rowan are going to try paint Roman as a racist who thinks all gingers look alike.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

Gingerism. You hate to see it.

 

[Deezy]

That'll putt some butts in the seats

 

[Deezy]

Roman so Samoan, he don't trust the cops to investigate this shit.

 

[Vegeta]

Can't wait for some more Days of our Roman!

 

[Deezy]

Nothing says seriousnblood feud like dancing ajd tossing pancakes around.

 

[Kross Rhodes]

That'll putt some butts in the seats

It puts my butt in the seat.

 

[Cwalker]

That'll putt some butts in the seats

I’d rather see them go one on one in a different way

 

[Chris]

Can't wait for some more Days of our Roman!

This angle really been some great soap opera tv

 

[Vegeta]

This angle really been some great soap opera tv

Probably one of my favorite things not only on Smackdown, but the whole company.