WWE SmackDown: Spoilers and Analysis for Nov. 12; Undertaker to Appear

Check out the spoilers for this Thursday’s episode of WWE SmackDown, which will be recorded in the United Kingdom this afternoon.

This afternoon, WWE is taping the latest episode of SmackDown. The show will emanate from Manchester, England, and air this Thursday. WWE has an ongoing tour from the UK that will wrap up this Saturday.

This episode of SmackDown is set to be a big one, as we’re set to see three WWE World Heavyweight Championship tournament matches: Alberto Del Rio vs. Stardust, Ryback vs. Kalisto and King Barrett vs. Neville. The winners will move onto the quarterfinals and wrestle next week on Raw. Who will prove worthy of moving closer to the title? You can also see the results of the other first round matches here.

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• SmackDown reminded us of how pointless the brand split is

There’s also going to be a rare appearance from The Undertaker on the taping. WWE has him advertised for the show. He hasn’t been on the blue brand since he was a full-time worker about 5 years ago. What will the Dead Man do on SmackDown after teaming with his brother Kane to take out The Wyatt Family on Raw?

We also should see fallout from Becky Lynch defeating Paige, Natalya being attacked by Team B.A.D., and maybe Manchester United star Wayne Rooney showing up again.

WWE has Ryback Roman Reigns, The Wyatt Family, Undertaker, King Barrett, Neville, Stardust, The Usos, New Day and Team B.A.D. all advertised to appear tonight.

• Finn Balor worked a dark match before the taping. He defeated Viktor of The Ascension.

• Bray Wyatt opened the show.
• Braun Strowman defeated Fandango.

• Neville defeated King Barrett in a tournament match.
• The Usos cut a promo on the Wyatt Family.
• Barrett cut a promo on Wayne Rooney until The Undertaker came out and attacked Barrett. It seems this was for the live crowd, though.

• Kalisto defeated Ryback in a tournament match.
• Alberto Del Rio defeated Stardust in a tournament match.
• The Usos defeated Luke Harper and Erick Rowan via DQ. When they were beating down Jimmy and Jey, Undertaker’s voice played and accepted Wyatt’s challenge for a match at Survivor Series.

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With this in mind, stay tuned for our live spoilers of SmackDown from the UK beginning around 2:30 PM ET.