Jeff Hardy Vs. Shinsuke Nakamura To Open SmackDown

SmackDown will open with Shinsuke Nakamura and Jeff Hardy renewing their rivalry in a one-on-one bout.

General Manager Paige honored Hardy's request to render Nakamura "obsolete" by making the bout official for Tuesday.

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Nakamura captured the United States Title from Hardy at Extreme Rules, hitting a low-blow prior to the bout and then a kinshasa once the bell rang. The two engaged in a rematch at SummerSlam, with Nakamura once again coming out on top. 

Hardy is looking for a measure of revenge and a little momentum heading into Hell in a Cell. This Sunday, Hardy will make his first trip inside Hell in a Cell when he takes on Randy Orton. 

Already announced for SmackDown on Tuesday is Maryse vs. Brie Bella and R-Truth vs. Andrade "Cien" Almas.

Fightful will provide live coverage of SmackDown on Tuesday and Hell in a Cell on Sunday. 

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