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SD Live Preview & Discussion: Shinsuke Defends US Title Against Hardy, What’s Next For AJ Styles?, More

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Tonight’s Smackdown Live takes place from the SNHU Arena in Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre, PA.

WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of Smackdown Live:

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WWE’s full preview can be found HERE. We have included some excerpts below.

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On Shinsuke Nakamura defending his US Championship against Jeff Hardy:

The WWE Universe was stunned by Shinsuke Nakamura’s United States Championship victory at WWE Extreme Rules, which saw him hit Jeff Hardy with a low blow before the bell, then bulldoze him with a Kinshasa for the three-count and the title.

Though he also suffered a post-match low blow from a returning Randy Orton, Hardy demanded his contractually obligated rematch for tonight on SmackDown LIVE. Paige has granted The Charismatic Enigma’s wish, but will he be recovered enough to dethrone The King of Strong Style?

On what’s next for AJ Styles:

AJ Styles fended off the challenge of Rusev at WWE Extreme Rules, retaining his WWE Championship when Aiden English’s meddling backfired on The Bulgarian Brute.

With Rusev in his rearview mirror and SummerSlam rapidly approaching, will anyone step up to challenge The Phenomenal One?

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