1) WWE Added A Weird “Rockstar” Graphic To Nakamura’s Entrance
Smackdown Live this week was kicked off by Shinsuke Nakamura. This, of course, comes after he won the Men’s Royal Rumble match over the weekend.
Many fans noticed something strange during Nakamura’s entrance. WWE has added a graphic that spells out “Rockstar”. Here it was for those who missed it:
WHAT THE… #SDLive pic.twitter.com/zEgtdsMsWO
— Italo Santana (@BulletClubItal) January 31, 2018
2) WWE Is Really Pushing Styles vs Nakamura At Wrestlemania 34 (And I Am Excited)
One thing that was clear from the opening segment was that WWE is really pushing the match between Shinsuke Nakamura and AJ Styles at Wrestlemania 34. The commentators all made it clear that it is a dream match for WWE fans.
If you are like me, you are pumped for this match. We have two months to build a great storyline between them and I can’t wait.
“You two can cry but at @WrestleMania it will be @AJStylesOrg versus @ShinsukeN!” – @AJStylesOrg to @SamiZayn & @FightOwensFight! #SDLive #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/OtCaUXE419
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 31, 2018
3) Big Match Set For Next Week With Fastlane Implications
During a backstage segment, Daniel Bryan announced a big main event for next weeks episode of Smackdown Live. Kevin Owens will take on Sami Zayn.
The winner gets to face AJ Styles at Fastlane for the WWE Title.
NEXT WEEK: @FightOwensFight vs. @SamiZayn to determine who faces @AJStylesOrg for the #WWETitle at #WWEFastLane! #SDLive #WWEAustralia pic.twitter.com/qezlGXogst
— WWE Australia (@WWEAustralia) January 31, 2018
4) Rusev is The Number One Contender For The U.S Title
Smackdown Live this week featured a fatal 4-way match to determine Bobby Roode’s next U.S Title challenger. Rusev faced off against Jinder Mahal, Kofi Kingston, and Zack Ryder.
The match was won by Rusev, making this a very happy Rusev DAY! He is the Number one contender for the U.S Title.
IT’S RUSEV DAYYYYYYY!!!@RusevBUL makes @TrueKofi tap out to the #Accolade to earn a #USTitle opportunity! #SDLive pic.twitter.com/atLmdoV6j6
— WWE (@WWE) January 31, 2018
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