Roman Reigns Returns, Viking Funeral, More Set For 8/19 WWE SmackDown
Two segments and a match have been added to next Friday’s WWE SmackDown.
WWE announced that Roman Reigns will have a face-to-face with Drew McIntyre on the August 19 episode of WWE SmackDown. The two are set to meet for the Undisputed WWE Universal Championship at WWE Clash at the Castle.
Plus, the Viking Raiders (Erik & Ivar) will hold a Viking Funeral for New Day (Kofi Kingston & Xavier Woods) after taking the duo out of action.
Finally, WWE announced the final first round match in the WWE Women’s Tag Team Title tournament will go down on the August 19 episode of WWE SmackDown as Natalya teams with Sonya Deville to take on Nikkita Lyons & Zoey Stark from NXT 2.0.
IYO SKY & Dakota Kai and Raquel Rodriguez & Aliyah have already advanced in the tournament. Alexa Bliss & Asuka vs. Nikki ASH & Doudrop is scheduled for Monday’s WWE Raw.
Here is the current lineup for next Friday’s WWE SmackDown:
WWE SmackDown (8/19)
– WWE Women’s Tag Team Title Tournament First Round: Natalya & Sonya Deville vs. Zoey Stark & Nikkita Lyons
– Drew McIntyre and Roman Reigns face-to-face
– Viking Raiders hold a Viking Funeral for New Day
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