LA Knight's US Title Celebration, Andrade vs. Santos Escobar, More Set For 8/9 WWE SmackDown

New additions to the August 9th episode of WWE SmackDown.

WWE announced that new WWE United States Champion LA Knight will hold his championship celebration on the August 9th episode of WWE SmackDown. Knight defeated Logan Paul at WWE SummerSlam to win the title.

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Plus, Santos Escobar will face Andrade in a number one contenders match for the WWE US Title.

Furthermore, DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) will face Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson) in a number one contender's match for the WWE Tag Team Championships, which are currently held by The Bloodline (Jacob Fatu & Tama Tonga).

Finally, Jade Cargill faces Alba Fyre and the Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) take on A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller).

Here is the current lineup for WWE SmackDown:

WWE SmackDown (8/9)

  • Roman Reigns returns
  • LA Knight's US Title celebration
  • US Title Number One Contenders Match: Santos Escobar vs. Andrade
  • WWE Tag Team Title Number One Contenders Match: DIY (Johnny Gargano & Tommaso Ciampa) vs. Pretty Deadly (Elton Prince & Kit Wilson)
  • Jade Cargill vs. Alba Fyre
  • Street Profits (Montez Ford & Angelo Dawkins) vs. A-Town Down Under (Austin Theory & Grayson Waller)

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