WWE SmackDown Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From Aug. 28
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The August 28 episode of WWE SmackDown focused on building anticipation for the upcoming Sunday Night's Main Event. The show featured various segments, including a triple threat match setup and women's division bouts.
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00:12 Featured Video Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯 Previous Next Home Pro Wrestling WWE Pro Wrestling WWE SmackDown Winners, Live Grades, Reaction and Highlights From Aug. 28 Chris Mueller Aug 28, 2026 Friday's SmackDown may not have been a go-home show before a premium live event, but it would put a heavy focus on hyping up Sunday Night's Main Event next weekend.
CM Punk and Kevin Owens were set to address last week's title match that was ruined by Sami Zayn's interference, and Cody Rhodes was looking to deliver a message to Randy Orton.
In the women's division, Paige was poised to challenge Jacy Jayne for the U.S. title, while Tatum Paxley prepared to make her SmackDown in-ring debut against Michin. Elsewhere, Chelsea Green would team with Tiffany Stratton to take on Nia Jax and Lash Legend.
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