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WWE News: Previews For Tonight’s SmackDown Live & 205 Live (7/10/18)
WWE Extreme Rules is right around the corner, this Sunday from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. While Monday Night RAW was in Boston, Massachusetts last night, tonight’s final edition of SmackDown Live prior to the event emanates from the SNHU Arena in Manchester, New Hampshire.
We already know that Shinsuke Nakamura will be back in the ring tonight as he takes on WWE Champion AJ Styles, plus last week, General Manager Paige announced that James Ellsworth will once again go one-on-one with ‘The Empress Of Tomorrow’ Asuka, but this time in a Lumberjack match. Here’s a preview of SmackDown Live, which hits the airwaves at 8PM EST on the USA Network. You can also keep up with the action at 8PM with Mitchell’s Live Report right here on The Chairshot:
- Team Hell No starts the show as guests on MizTV
- AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura reignite their rivalry in singles action
- There’s nowhere for James Ellsworth to run when he faces Asuka in a Lumberjack match
- ‘The Perfect 10’ Tye Dillinger vs. Samoa Joe
- Sin Cara seeks revenge from Andrade ‘Cien’ Almas
As is the case every week, the WWE’s Cruiserweight Division will take over the WWE Network immediately following SmackDown for 205 Live. Here’s what you can expect when the high-flyers hit the air at 10PM EST:
- Cedric Alexander puts the Cruiserweight Title on the line against Hideo Itami
Maybe after using my famous 2 hands to defeat @WWEAsuka tonight on #SDLive
I’ll go show @TheRealLailaAli that I fly higher than a butterfly 🦋 and sting harder than a bee 🐝 !!! … pic.twitter.com/aq9fUE6HO0
— James Ellsworth (@realellsworth) July 10, 2018
Hey @realellsworth !
You're already dead☠️— ASUKA / 明日華 (@WWEAsuka) July 9, 2018
RT – BIG. FIGHT. FEEL.https://t.co/cmW6oMMJuK
THIS TUESDAY: @WWE #Cruiserweight Championship Match: @CedricAlexander vs @HideoItami
EXCLUSIVELY on the @WWENetwork straight after #SDLive #WWE @WWE #205Live
— Drake Maverick (@WWEMaverick) July 7, 2018
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Former WWE Star Reveals How Company Tests Wrestlers for an “Attitude Problem”
A former WWE star took to social media to explain, in brief, how WWE evaluates its talent to determine whether they have an “attitude problem.” The post offered a glimpse into the company’s behind-the-scenes vetting process, suggesting that behavior and professionalism are actively monitored during a wrestler’s time with the promotion.
While the explanation was limited, the revelation underscores WWE’s focus on maintaining locker-room culture and managing talent dynamics. Fans and industry observers may read the post as further evidence that character and conduct behind the curtain can be as consequential as in-ring performance.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2171344/wwe-tests-wrestlers-attitude-problem-dijak-oba-femi/.
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WWE Backlash Match Sparks “Clone War” Debate in Wrestling Community
Wrestling fans and insiders are abuzz after a match at WWE Backlash was accused of “copycatting” a formula previously used by an independent wrestler, a situation some are calling a new “clone war” in the industry. The controversy highlights growing concerns about creative overlap between major promotions and the indie scene.
The debate raises questions about originality and recognition, with observers wondering whether mainstream companies should acknowledge or adapt indie ideas more transparently. As the story spreads, fans and performers alike are watching to see how promotions handle influence, credit, and creative borrowing moving forward.
Originally reported by Wrestling Inc.: https://www.wrestlinginc.com/2174560/wwe-backlash-danhausen-clone-lifted-elements-independent-show/
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