WNS Home
WNS on X WNS on BlueSky WNS on Discord WNS on Facecbook WNS on Instagram WNS on Threads WNS on Google News Navigate up
RSS Feed

Tonight's WWE SmackDown Live Preview: John Cena Returns, Wale To Host Hip-Hop Battle and More

Posted By: Ben Jordan Kerin on Jul 04, 2017

Tonight's WWE SmackDown Live emanates from the Talking Stick Resort Arena in, Phoenix, AZ for a special July 4 edition.

John Cena makes his long-awaited return to SmackDown Live. However, the 16-time World Champion’s will be returning as a "Free Agent" which means he can appear on both SmackDown Live and Monday's Raw.

In addition, The New Face of America and United States Champion, Kevin Owens, will find out who his WWE Battleground opponent will be after an Independence Day Battle Royal. Women's action will see Lana challenge SmackDown Women’s Champion Naomi. 

Also, don't miss Hip-hop star Wale who revealed on Twitter Friday afternoon that he will be making his way to SmackDown Live to host the Rap Battle between The New Day and SmackDown Tag Team Champions The Usos.

Happy 4th July!

⚡ Have Your Say..

Your Rating –/10
Average: 0.0 / 10
Total votes: 0

⚡ Explore WNS

Load Popular Hashtags
Popular Tags
Discord
Join WNS Discord

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

December 19, 2025 at

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Hashtag: #smackdown

WWE Monday Night RAW

December 19, 2025 at

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Hashtag: #raw

⚡ Events

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dec. 19th 2025

#smackdown

WWE Monday Night RAW

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Dec. 19th 2025

#raw

AEW Dynamite

New York City, New York

Dec. 20th 2025

#dynamite

AEW Collision

New York City, New York

Dec. 21st 2025

#collision

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

USA

Dec. 26th 2025

#smackdown

ROH on HonorClub

USA

Dec. 26th 2025

#honorclub