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**SmackDown Airs Pre-Taped Episode Tonight Following Saudi Arabia Taping**

WWE fans in the United States tuning in to SmackDown tonight at 8 p.m. ET on USA Network will be watching a pre-taped episode, filmed earlier today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Due to WWE’s Night of Champions premium live event taking place tomorrow in the Kingdom, this week’s SmackDown was filmed in advance, marking the first time the show has been broadcast from Saudi Arabia.

The episode, already aired live in Saudi Arabia and on Netflix, features Undisputed WWE Champion John Cena addressing his upcoming match against CM Punk. Viewers can also expect three title matches: Tiffany Stratton defending her Women’s Championship against Nia Jax in a Last Woman Standing match, The Wyatt Sicks challenging Street Profits for the Tag Team titles, and Zelina Vega putting her Women’s United States Championship on the line against Giulia.

For those eager to know the results before tonight’s broadcast, spoilers are already circulating online. Tune in tonight to catch all the action, even if you already know what to expect!

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