From Kansas City, Missouri, Thursday's edition of "SmackDown" will feature former Shield members competing against each other in a tag-team match, at least, that was the plan until a last-minute backstage attack.
WWE SmackDown will return to a Thursday timeslot starting this week and the show’s change of schedule coincided with the return of popular superstar Daniel Bryan to action.
Growing rivals Big Show and Roman Reigns will take the spotlight on WWE SmackDown on Friday night as they are set to collide in an interesting showdown at Laredo Energy Arena in Texas.
The Big Show and Roman Reigns will be on the same roof once again on SmackDown on Friday night, just days after the two superstars engaged in a scuffle on Monday’s Raw.
Also, Teddy Long and John Laurinaitis return to "SmackDown" to celebrate the show's anniversary with a 15-Man Tag Team bout, Seth Rollins takes on Kofi Kingston, Kane confronts Adam Rose and his "Rosebuds" after calling out Stephanie McMahon, and Rusev battles WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler.
Also, WWE United States Champion Sheamus and WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in action, Paige battles Naomi, Big Show apologizes for his actions on "Monday Night Raw," and Cesaro goes one-on-one against R-Truth.
Also, WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler defends his title against the winner of an "Over-The-Top Battle Royal," Dean Ambrose battles The Miz and the Usos get a WWE Tag Team Championship rematch against Goldust and Stardust.
Also, WWE US Champion Sheamus teams up with WWE Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler in tag team action against The Miz and Cesaro, WWE Divas Champion fights Nikki Bella as AJ Lee watches from ringside, the Big Show recruits Los Matadores to do battle against the Wyatts, and Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of Jack Swagger.
Also, WWE Divas Champion Paige sends AJ Lee a message before WWE Night of Champions 2014, Rusev and Mark Henry settle their differences with an "International Arm-Wrestling" contest, Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler teams up with R-Truth to take care of business against The Miz and Damien Miz-Dow, and Bo Dallas tries to inspire Justin Gabriel.
Also, WWE Divas Champion Paige battles Brie Bella in a non-title bout, Bo Dallas makes a "Bo-Liever" of Zach Ryder, and Cesaro goes one-on-one against Intercontinental Champion Dolph Ziggler.
Also, Seth Rollins goes one-on-one against Rob Van Dam, WWE Divas Champion Paige battles Emma in a non-title bout, Rusev and Jack Swagger go at it one last time, Jey Uso -- one half of the WWE Tag Team Champions -- competes in singles action against Stardust and The Miz sends his stunt-double to battle United States Champion Sheamus.
Also, Seth Rollins battles Jack Swagger, Natalya goes up against WWE Divas Champion Paige, and The Wyatts take on Stardust and Goldust in tag team action.
Also, Cesaro goes one-on-one against Dean Ambrose, Dolph Ziggler battles Titus ONeil, Eva Marie looks for another upset against WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee, and Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of Jack Swagger and Zeb Colter,
Also, Seth Rollins challenges Dolph Ziggler to a fight, The Big Show teams up with Mark Henry against Rybexl, Paige goes up against Natalya, Rusev tests strength against Big E, and Chris Jercho sends a message to The Wyatts prior to WWE Summerslam.
Also, Jack Swagger goes up against his former "Real American" tag team partner Cesaro while Rusev issues "The All-American American" a challenge, Bo Dallas gets to avenge his defeat at the hands of R-Truth in a rematch, WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee gets ready for "SummerSlam" battling Rosa Mendes, Kane and Seth Rollins team up against Dean Rollins in a "2-on-1 Handicap" match, and Alberto Del Rio goes one-on-one against Dolph Ziggler.
Also, Alberto Del Rio battles Kofi Kingston, United States Champion Sheamus teams up with Dolph Ziggler in a tag team bout against Fandango and The Miz, Chris Jericho prepares himself for his "Battleground" match against Bray Wyatt by facing Luke Harper, and WWE Divas Champion AJ Lee teams up with former champion Paige as they face new BFFs Layla and Summer Rae.
Also, Chris Jericho goes one-on-one against Randy Orton, AJ Lee battles Cameron of the Funkadactyls, Summer Rae and Layla settle their differences, Goldust takes on Ryback in singles competition, and Bo Dallas puts his undefeated streak on the line in a "Handicap" match against Diego and El Torito of Los Matadores.
Also, Chris Jericho - returning from a hiatus with the WWE - addresses the Wyatts' attack on him, Bo Dallas looks to stay undefeated, Antonio Cesaro takes on Big E Langston, and Damien Sandow battles the Bulgarian brute Alexander Rusev.
Also, Roman Reigns goes up against Intercontinental Champion "Bad News" Barrett, Bo Dallas attempts to make a "Bo-Liever" out of R-Truth, Askana takes on Alicia Fox, Big E battles Jack Swagger, and Adam Rose and the "Exotic Express" face Fandango.
Also, R-Truth and Xavier Woods gain some revenge against Alexander Rusev; Jack Swagger battles Rob Van Dam; the Wyatts in action against the WWE Tag Team Champion Usos and Sheamus; Daniel Bryan sends Kane a warning prior to their main event match at "Extreme Rules"; while El Torito and Hornswoggle hold their contract signing for their "WeeLC" match on Sunday.
With just weeks left until their match against Evolution at WWE Extreme Rules, The Shield sends a message to Triple H, Batista, and Randy Orton, The Wyatts are in action against Cody Rhodes and Goldust, and Tamina prepares for WWE Divas title match against Paige.
