Tonight’s SmackDown, Shelton Benjamin Update, Noam Dar’s Armband, Tyson Kidd Note
Ziggler Reacts To Sami Zayn Tonight
Tonight’s episode of WWE SmackDown LIVE airs on tape delay from the SSE Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland. WWE.com is hyping the following points for the show:
– Dolph Ziggler to respond to IC title challenger Sami Zyn, who beat Rusev on RAW.
– Becky Lynch defends the SmackDown Live Women’s Title against Alexa Bliss.
– The final tag team for Team SmackDown to be revealed.
– What’s next for The Miz?
– The AJ Styles vs Dean Ambrose saga continues. Will James Ellsworth get in the way once again?
No Return Date For Shelton
Shelton Benjamin revealed on Twitter that there is still no date in sight for his return to WWE. The former Intercontinental champion was slated to return for the brand split, but a torn rotator cuff has kept him sidelined.
Rehab grows ever more challenging/painful but the progress from one week to the next is outstanding. Still too soon to give a return date.
— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) November 7, 2016
Noam Dar Commemorates Deceased Wrestler
You may have noticed during RAW that the debuting Noam Dar was sporting an armband with the initials KC. This was to commemorate his late friend and fellow wrestler Kris Travis who passed away in March from stomach cancer. The 32 year old was well known on the British and Scottish independent scene.
makes my heart happy to see @NoamDar on Raw with his @RealKrisTravis arm band <3
— Kathleen Elise (@ohkathleenelise) November 8, 2016
Tyson Kidd Doesn’t Watch RAW
Tyson Kidd who is recovering from what may well be a career ending neck injury, revealed that he does not watch RAW on Twitter. He was asked by a fan what he thought about Sheamus teaming with his partner Cesaro and responded with the following:
I don't really watch so that would be hard https://t.co/VFChb0M4TF
— TJ Wilson (@KiddWWE) November 8, 2016
The 36 year old is still under contact.