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WWE has shared the following Quick Hits preview points on WWE.com ahead of tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown Live:
- Shane McMahon to address his brutal attack of The Miz at WWE Fastlane
- R-Truth to challenge Samoa Joe for the United States Championship
- Hardys, Black & Ricochet join forces to face The Bar, Rusev & Nakamura
- Mr. McMahon addresses Kofi Kingston
WWE’s full preview can be found HERE; we have included a few excerpts below:
R-Truth gets another shot at Samoa Joe’s United States Championship
Samoa Joe brought an end to R-Truth’s reign as United States Champion last Tuesday night after answering Truth’s open challenge as part of a Fatal 4-Way Match that also featured Rey Mysterio and Andrade. The Samoan Submission Machine retained the title at WWE Fastlane in a rematch against the same three Superstars. But Joe did not defeat Truth in either match, pinning Andrade last week and putting Mysterio out on Sunday with the Coquina Clutch.
R-Truth will get a one-on-one opportunity to reclaim the title on SmackDown LIVE when he challenges Joe. Can Truth win back the star-spangled title and get back to making his childhood hero, John Cena, proud? Or will Samoa Joe make good on his promise to demolish anyone in his path?
Mr McMahon to address Kofi Kingston
After a tumultuous WWE Fastlane for Kofi Kingston and The New Day, Mr. McMahon requests Kofi’s presence on SmackDown LIVE. What will Mr. McMahon have to say to Kofi after seemingly agreeing to add Kofi to the WWE Title Match, only to bait-and-switch with a 2-on-1 Handicap Match with The Bar?
On Monday afternoon, still reeling from what transpired at WWE Fastlane, Kingston took to Twitter with a few words for Mr. McMahon.
Kingston, of course, has the full, unwavering support of his fellow New Day members, Xavier Woods & Big E.
What will Mr. McMahon have to say in response to all of this? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!
Related: Kofi Kingston: Vince McMahon ‘Does Not Want To See Me As WWE Champion’
The New Day Kofi Kingston Big E Xavier Woods
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Big E
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: WWE's BigE attends the Epic Games Hosts Fortnite Party Royale on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
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The New Day
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: WWE's Kofie Kingston, Xavier Woods and BigE attend the Epic Games Hosts Fortnite Party Royale on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
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Xavier Woods
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: WWE's Xavier Woods attends the Epic Games Hosts Fortnite Party Royale on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
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Kofi Kingston
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 12: WWE's Kofie Kingston attends the Epic Games Hosts Fortnite Party Royale on June 12, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Greg Doherty/Getty Images)
