Sami Zayn vs. Shinsuke Nakamura, Xavier Woods vs. Butch set for WWE SmackDown

  • Ian Carey

WWE has added two matches to the lineup for Friday’s edition of SmackDown. 

Sami Zayn and Shinsuke Nakamura will face off in singles action on the show. Xavier Woods is also scheduled to wrestle Butch. 

“The self-proclaimed ‘locker room leader’ Sami Zayn is out to prove his value once again to The Bloodline by stepping in to deal with a disgruntled Shinsuke Nakamura,” reads a WWE.com description for Zayn vs. Nakamura.

“Xavier Woods is ready to show Butch the true meaning of fight night after laying down a one-on-one challenge to the rabid bruiser,” reads a WWE.com description for Woods vs. Butch. 

Tonight’s episode of SmackDown comes from the Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan. According to WrestleTix, 7013 tickets have been distributed for the show as of Friday afternoon. 

The full lineup for SmackDown is as follows:

  • RK-Bro (Riddle & Randy Orton) vs. The Usos (Jimmy & Jey Uso) in a WWE Tag Team Championship Unification match 
  • Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Sami Zayn
  • Xavier Woods vs. Butch