Daniel Bryan vs. Mustafa Ali set for WWE SmackDown
205 Live’s Mustafa Ali will be wrestling on tonight’s episode of SmackDown.
WWE Champion Daniel Bryan vs. Ali in a non-title match has been announced for tonight’s SmackDown. The episode is the go-home show for TLC, with Bryan set to defend his title against AJ Styles at the pay-per-view.
This will be the first time Bryan and Ali have faced each other.
Charlotte Flair vs. Asuka, a rap battle between SmackDown Tag Team Champions Cesaro & Sheamus and The Usos (hosted by The New Day), Jeff Hardy continuing his storyline with Samoa Joe by addressing Joe’s “public service announcement” from last week, and Naomi vs. Mandy Rose are also set for tonight’s SmackDown. The episode is taking place at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Ali unsuccessfully challenged for Buddy Murphy’s Cruiserweight Championship at Survivor Series last month. Murphy will defend his title against Cedric Alexander at TLC on Sunday, and Murphy vs. Noam Dar in a non-title match and Alexander vs. Tony Nese will be taking place on tonight’s 205 Live tapings.
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