SmackDown 1000 preview, Oct. 16, 2018: Rey Mysterio returns on a milestone evening

SmackDown celebrates its 1000th episode in epic fashion tonight. Qualifying matches for the WWE World Cup continue
with the return of Rey Mysterio, who will face Shinsuke Nakamura for the right to enter the tournament to determine who
is the best in the world at WWE Crown Jewel. Another qualifier will see Rusev go one-on-one with The Miz. Plus,
Evolution reunites, as Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton & Ric Flair will all be in attendance. So will The Undertaker.
What does The Deadman have in store? Find out that and more during SmackDown 1000, tonight at 8/7 C on USA!

The Undertaker comes to SmackDown 1000

Rusev takes on The Miz in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match

Evolution reunites: Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton & Ric Flair to appear at SmackDown 1000

Rey Mysterio to face Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match at SmackDown 1000

Rey Mysterio to face Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match at SmackDown 1000

Did you think SmackDown 1000 couldn’t get any bigger? Think again!
In his first match on SmackDown LIVE since 2014, the returning Rey Mysterio will square off with United States Champion
Shinsuke Nakamura in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match.
The field in this eight-man tournament to determine the best in the world is already incredibly star-studded, with
16-time world champion John Cena, Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, and former world champions Seth Rollins, Dolph
Ziggler, Jeff Hardy and Randy Orton already punching their tickets to WWE Crown Jewel.
It’s sure to be a thrilling qualifying match, as Mysterio will look to use his speed and inimitable high-flying ability
to keep The King of Strong Style on his toes, while Nakamura will attempt to stop The Ultimate Underdog in his tracks
with his arsenal of devastating strikes.
Who will walk away from this dream match with a place in the WWE World Cup? Find out during SmackDown LIVE’s historic
1000th episode, tonight at 8/7 C on USA!

The Undertaker comes to SmackDown 1000

On what is sure to be a historic night, one of WWE’s greatest legends will be in attendance, as The Undertaker will
make his presence felt at SmackDown 1000.
The Phenom was the top dog on the blue brand for a number of years, leading the way as the World Heavyweight Champion
while taking part in unforgettable rivalries against fearsome competitors like Batista, Edge, Brock Lesnar, Randy
Orton and his own brother, Kane.
Fresh off devastating Triple H & Shawn Michaels at WWE Super Show-Down, what does The Deadman have in store? Find
out during SmackDown’s 1000th episode, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Evolution reunites: Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton & Ric Flair to appear at SmackDown 1000

The band is back together.
At SmackDown 1000 tonight, Evolution reunites – Triple H, Batista, Randy Orton and Ric Flair will be in Washington,
D.C. for the historic event.
Evolution is comprised of some of the most successful Superstars in history – there are 49 world championship reigns
between the four members, who ran roughshod through WWE from 2002 to 2005, then rode again for a vicious rivalry
with The Shield in 2014.
What does Evolution have in store as they make their first-ever appearance on the blue brand during this groundbreaking
night? Find out during SmackDown’s 1000th episode, tonight at 8/7 C on USA Network!

Rusev takes on The Miz in a WWE World Cup Qualifying Match

On SmackDown 1000, Rusev goes one-on-one with The Miz to determine one of the final SmackDown LIVE Superstars for
the WWE World Cup.
The Bulgarian Brute will look to move past the last few weeks, which saw Aiden English try to drive a wedge between
Rusev and his wife, Lana. The Miz is also trying to exorcise demons, as he attempts to get over his lightning-quick
loss to Daniel Bryan at WWE Super Show-Down two weeks ago.
The winner of this battle will join John Cena, Kurt Angle, Randy Orton, Jeff Hardy, Dolph Ziggler, Seth Rollins and
the winner of Rey Mysterio vs. Shinsuke Nakamura in an eight-man tournament to determine the best in the world.
Who will advance to WWE Crown Jewel?