WWE Smackdown 5 Predictions: Samoa Joe Becomes The New U.S. Champion
By Mark Justice
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There will be many intriguing segments and matches on tonight’s episode of WWE Smackdown, but nothing can surpass the momentum of RUSEV DAY, the unpredictability of Jeff Hardy’s U.S. Title Open Challenges, and the return of TEAM HELL NO!
The road to Extreme Rules is building up with open challenges, new alliances, juicy storylines, and HUGS. On tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown, Asuka is set to have a match with James Ellsworth, and U.S. Champion Jeff Hardy will potentially have an open challenge with his championship on the line.
WWE Champion AJ Styles missed Smackdown Live last week due to his phenomenal tour of Melbourne and Sydney. He looks to take care of business with Rusev and Aiden English tonight before their WWE Championship match at Extreme Rules
Naomi and Lana seem to be getting along recently not only as dance partners but also as tag partners. Finally, Team Hell No has reunited and it feels so good. It remains to be seen what will ensue between them and the Bludgeon Bros as they approach their Smackdown Tag Team Championship match at Extreme Rules.
With all that already on tap for WWE SmackDown Live, let’s take a look at five predictions for the July 3 show.