“Smackdown Live” Preview for September 5

It’s that time of the week again. With a bout a month to go before “Hell in a Cell 2017”, WWE has a long time to set things up on “Smackdown Live”. That would include getting a new #1 contender to the Smackdown World Title as well as setting up a variety of other matches for the show.

WWE.com has released its official “Smackdown Live” preview, which includes two matches that were announced last week. First up, Natalya will face Ms. Money in the Bank Carmella in a non-title match, though the potential for a cash-in is always there. In the main event, Shinsuke Nakamura will face Randy Orton with the winner getting a shot at Jinder Mahal at some point in the future.

Here are the five stories previewed, including a video for each:

Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura Battle For a WWE Championship Opportunity.

Randy Orton & Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Jinder Mahal & Rusev: SmackDown LIVE, Aug. 29, 2017

Natala Takes on Carmella.

When is Naomi getting her SmackDown Women's Title rematch?: SmackDown LIVE, Aug. 29, 2017

Will Kevin Owens Continue to Rail Against Shane McMahon?

Kevin Owens airs his grievances with Shane McMahon: SmackDown LIVE, Aug. 29, 2017

Will Dolph Ziggler Finally Show Off His Star Power?

What happened to Dolph Ziggler's big reveal?: SmackDown LIVE, Aug. 29, 2017

Corey Graves to Take Over as New “Smackdown Live” Commentator.

Corey Graves says farewell to NXT: WWE NXT, Feb. 1, 2017

Opinion: I’m liking this idea of announcing stuff before the shows. The Nakamura vs. Orton match and Natalya vs. Carmella were both announced in advance and now that I’ve been reminded of them, I’m already more interested in them than I would be otherwise. The show looks good enough tonight and hopefully it lives up to the hype.

Which story are you most interested in? Who do you think will go on to face Mahal? Let us know in the comments below.