Another tag team match for next week’s Elimination Chamber go-home edition of WWE SmackDown on FOX has been announced.
For a few weeks now, the Viking Raiders have been at odds with Sheamus and Drew McIntyre. Sheamus and McIntyre defeated Hit Row on SmackDown tonight, but after the match, The Viking Raiders appeared on the big screen with Valhalla to issue a warning to The Brawling Bros.
Valhalla stated that she hears the Gods and that they have chosen two warriors who were once destined for greatness but are now sentenced to sacrifice. The trio then stated that the chill in the air is not due to winter, but rather to pain and suffering. Valhalla concluded the promo by stating that destiny will be revealed next week.
Next Friday’s match between Erik and Ivar and Sheamus and McIntyre has been confirmed by WWE.
The Bloodline storyline will also be continued on the final SmackDown before Elimination Chamber next week.
Friday night on SmackDown, Jey Uso appeared to support his brother Jimmy Uso as the Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions. The Usos successfully defended their SmackDown Tag Team Titles against Ricochet and Braun Strowman. Later, Jey told Jimmy that he wasn’t sure if he was still with The Bloodline, which an eavesdropping Paul Heyman overheard, and Jimmy kept it from him when he asked if Jey had anything to say. Heyman later phoned Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns to relay the information.
Sami Zayn, who confronted Heyman in the ring to begin the show, later met up with Jey in secret in the parking lot and acknowledged him, promising to take out Reigns and offering Jey a chance to leave The Bloodline.
After SmackDown, Heyman approached Jimmy backstage. Heyman stated that he had just spoken with Reigns and that they would speak on the phone together, but there was no reception. Heyman stated that Reigns is very proud of Jimmy and that Reigns has plans for next week’s SmackDown in Montreal. Reigns requires a “on-TV perspective,” so he requests that The Usos stay at home and watch the show on TV, because there are times when you see things on TV that you don’t see when you’re there in person. Heyman then aggressively patted Jimmy on the arm and walked off the stage, leaving Jimmy puzzled.
As of this writing, Reigns has not been confirmed for next week’s SmackDown, but he should be in town because he will defend the titles against Sami Zayn the next night in the same venue at WWE Elimination Chamber.
The following is the updated line-up for next week’s SmackDown from the Bell Centre in Montreal, as well as the aforementioned SmackDown segments:
* Final build for WWE Elimination Chamber
* Ronda Rousey and Shayna Baszler vs. Natalya and Shotzi
* WWE Intercontinental Champion GUNTHER defends against Madcap Moss
* Sheamus and Drew McIntyre vs. The Viking Raiders
* The Bloodline storyline to continue as Undisputed WWE Universal Champion Roman Reigns asks Undisputed WWE Tag Team Champions The Usos to stay home and watch the show on TV
