“Smackdown Live” Preview – October 3, 2017

Your last night of freedom. With less than a week to go before “Hell in a Cell 2017”, it’s time to put the finishing touches on the pay per view build. In this case that means tightening up the storylines and maybe even adding a match or two. If nothing else there are some big stories planned in advance for tonight’s show.

WWE.com has released their official “Smackdown Live” preview, focusing on five topics as usual. The big story will see Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens facing off in person before they step foot in the Cell this coming Sunday. There will also be comments from #1 contender Shinsuke Nakamura. Here are the five stories WWE is focusing on, including a video for each:

Shane McMahon and Kevin Owens to Stand Face to Face

Kevin Owens issues a statement about his attack on Mr. McMahon: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 19, 2017

The Usos Plan to Read the New Day Their Rights

The Usos vs. The New Day - SmackDown Tag Team Title Street Fight: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 12, 2017

Shinsuke Nakamura Interview to Kick Off Smackdown Live

Jinder Mahal continues to taunt Shinsuke Nakamura: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 26, 2017

The Lone Wolf to Go Back to War with Tye Dillinger

Tye Dillinger vs. Baron Corbin: SmackDown LIVE, Sept. 26, 2017

The Fashion Police Return in Search of Justice

Breezango places Drew Gulak under arrest: WWE 205 Live, Sept. 12, 2017

Opinion: Hopefully this show builds up the pay per view a bit more as the focus on Owens vs. McMahon is taking away from the other matches. Nothing else feels even slightly important by comparison and that’s not a good sign. If Owens vs. McMahon isn’t good, the show could feel like a big letdown. Upgrade some of the other stuff and a lot of that problem goes away, but I’m not sure if WWE will actually do that.

What are you looking forward to tonight? Which pay per view match do you think will be the best? Let us know in the comments below.