WWE SmackDown preview: Kofi to face Lesnar, The Rock returns

Friday Night SmackDown is about to make its debut on FOX in a big way as current champion Kofi Kingston defends his WWE title against the 'Beast' Brock Lesnar. Kevin Owens faces Shane McMahon in a high-stakes Ladder Match, the Big Dog Roman Reigns goes up against Erick Rowan and many more. SmackDown will be filled with electrifying energy as WWE legend The Rock makes his comeback to SmackDown. Not just this, there are many major matches scheduled to be played on Friday Night SmackDown. SmackDown can be watched live on Ten Sports on October 4, 2019. WWE SmackDown is scheduled to start at 5:00 am IST.  

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WWE SmackDown: Important matches and events

Kofi Kingston to face Brock Lesnar

Earlier this month, Brock Lesnar returned to SmackDown and challenged Kofi Kingston for a WWE title match in the debut show of SmackDown on FOX. Kofi accepted the challenge and Brock delivered an F-5 to the champ in return. This week Brock was seen in his Beast form as he entered the season premiere of Raw and attacked Rey Mysterio and his son Dominic. So, after everything Brock has done this week, the question arises, can Kingston slay The Beast and retain his title?

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The Rock comes back home

Finally, The Rock will come back to SmackDown. The Jumanji and Fast & Furious star confirmed his return to the show on Twitter. The 'Most Electrifying Man in All of Entertainment' has provided WWE with some legendary matches on SmackDown. The Rock was also a part of the main event of SmackDown when it was first introduced two decades ago. Surely this Friday night will also become memorable as the people’s champ enters the ring.

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WWE: Roman Reigns to face Erick Rowan

After a huge announcement made by Daniel Bryan on SmackDown last week, Roman Reigns will face Erick Rowan in the premiere episode of SmackDown on Fox. Roman Reigns and Daniel Bryan are scheduled to face the Bludgeons - Erick Rowan and Luke Harper at WWE Hell in a Cell. The match between the two was announced by WWE on their Twitter account. Reigns will enter the ring to take revenge of all the punishments Rowan has been delivering on him for the last couple of weeks.

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