Heath Slater Gets A WWE NXT Title Shot, Big Six-Man Match On Tonight's SmackDown, Birthdays
- For those who missed this week's WWE Main Event, NXT Champion Kevin Owens issued an open challenge and retained his title over Heath Slater. Owens cut a promo before the match about how John Cena cracked some terrible jokes on commentary and about how he's done everything he's promised. Owens said Sunday's match against Cena will just be the beginning and he will prove that he's here to stay.
- Wrestling legend Magnum TA turns 56 years old today while former WCW star Mike Enos turns 52.
- WWE taped the following matches for tonight's SmackDown:
* Ryback vs. The Miz
* King Barrett vs. Jack Swagger
* Seth Rollins vs. Dolph Ziggler
* Paige vs. Alicia Fox
* Roman Reigns, Randy Orton and Neville vs. Sheamus, Kane and Kofi Kingston