With SummerSlam on the horizon, the WWE presents "SmackDown Live" from the Frank Erwin Center in Austin, Texas.
There are just five nights until the "Biggest Event of the Summer" and the key storyline on "SmackDown Live" this week is between WWE Champion Dean Ambrose and No. 1 contender Dolph Ziggler.
The "Lunatic Fringe" and "The Showoff" are headed for a clash this Sunday at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. Both Superstars will be on MizTV this week to discuss their upcoming bout. As for the reigning Intercontinental Champion, he's gearing up for a title defense against Apollo Crews at SummerSlam.
A big match has been announced for "SmackDown Live" as John Cena will take on Alberto Del Rio. It will mark the "Cenation" leader's final tune-up before his match with AJ Styles this Sunday.
The WWE has also teased that more momentum will continue to heat up in the women's and tag team divisions -- which both are expected to get titles soon and that Heath Slater will be back trying to end his free agency after getting destroyed by Brock Lesnar on "RAW" Monday night.
"The Beast" is set to battle Randy Orton in an inter-promotional match this Sunday night. "The Viper" will be on "SmackDown Live" this week looking for some momentum heading into the big bout.
WWE "SmackDown Live" Preview & Live Stream
Show: WWE "SmackDown Live"
Time: 8 p.m. ET
Venue: Rabobank Arena in Bakersfield, Calif.
Watch Online: This event can be live streamed for free here.
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