WWE SmackDown: 5 Predictions For September 5, 2017

WWE SmackDown Live will feature a Pay Per View-caliber match between Shinsuke Nakamura and Randy Orton, who will battle it out for the No. 1 contendership to Jinder Mahal’s WWE Championship. But what other chips will fall on Tuesday night?

Last week on WWE SmackDown Live, Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura teamed up to face off against Rusev and Jinder Mahal. Before the match, the WWE teased a face turn from Rusev, who stated that he’s going after Mahal’s WWE Championship after their tag team match. However, the more strongly-teased turn came from Orton, who smashed Nakamura with an RKO following their victory over the heels.

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That confrontation added to the build for tonight’s match between Nakamura and Orton, which was, as usual, quickly thrown together. Hopefully, that match delivers just like Nakamura’s bout with John Cena a couple of weeks ago.

There are more storylines, though, to weave together tonight, including in the women’s division where Carmella continues to prey on Natalya’s paranoia. Holding the Money in the Bank briefcase, Carmella will get a non-championship against Natalya tonight, and “The Queen of Black Hearts” must also be wary of a challenger from Naomi that will take place the following week.

Here are five predictions for tonights episode of SmackDown Live, including predictions for both of these marquee matchups.