SmackDown LIVE preview, Feb. 27, 2018:

Does John Cena’s Road to WrestleMania run through SmackDown LIVE?
After a disappointing performance in the Men’s Elimination Chamber Match on Sunday, John Cena vowed
that his Road to WrestleMania was not cut short, promising to find a way to The Show of Shows. Last
night on Raw, the 16-time World Champion revealed that while he may not have a way into WrestleMania
through the red brand, he believes the door is wide open on SmackDown LIVE. The free agent has vowed
to show up tonight, but how does Cena plan on getting to WrestleMania? Find out tonight.

Naomi steps up to answer Ruby Riott’s challenge

Sami Zayn battles Baron Corbin ahead of WWE Fastlane Fatal 5-Way

The Usos and The New Day renew their rivalry ahead of WWE Fastlane

John Cena comes to SmackDown LIVE looking for a WrestleMania opportunity

John Cena comes to SmackDown LIVE looking for a WrestleMania opportunity

After seeing his Road to WrestleMania take a detour at WWE Elimination Chamber due to his ouster from
the bout at the hands of Braun Strowman, John Cena somberly reflected on his legendary career on Raw
Talk while seemingly turning the gears in his head, looking for another opportunity to perform on The
Grandest Stage of Them All.
Monday night on Raw, Cena defiantly claimed that he will never give up in his quest to make it to New
Orleans. The free agent declared that he would be heading to SmackDown LIVE tonight to take advantage
of The Land of Opportunity that Shane McMahon and Daniel Bryan have created. But just how does Cena
intend to make sure his Road to WrestleMania runs through SmackDown LIVE?

Naomi steps up to answer Ruby Riott’s challenge

Last week, Ruby Riott pinned Becky Lynch in Six-Woman Tag Team action, getting a title opportunity at
WWE Fastlane in the process. That didn’t stop the Riott Squad leader from calling out one of the
champion’s closest allies, Naomi, promising to knock her lights out.
Naomi is more than ready to take on Riott in singles competition, though she’ll have to be weary of
Liv Morgan and Sarah Logan lurking at ringside. Will Riott make good on her promise, or will Naomi
make her feel the glow?

Sami Zayn battles Baron Corbin ahead of WWE Fastlane Fatal 5-Way

Last week’s SmackDown LIVE went off the air with Baron Corbin standing tall, having planted Kevin Owens
and Sami Zayn into the canvas with End of Days after the two tried to attack him following his grueling
loss to WWE Champion AJ Styles. Though he was not victorious, The Lone Wolf sent a message that he
will be a serious threat during the WWE Championship Fatal 5-Way at WWE Fastlane.
Corbin will get another opportunity at payback tonight on SmackDown LIVE when he goes one-on-one with
Zayn. Will Zayn be able to escape the wrath of The Lone Wolf?

The Usos and The New Day renew their rivalry ahead of WWE Fastlane

The New Day defeated Chad Gable & Shelton Benjamin last week to earn a SmackDown Tag Team Title
opportunity at WWE Fastlane. Standing between Kofi Kingston, Big E & Xavier Woods and a fifth reign
as tag team champions are their longtime rivals, The Usos.
Last year, these teams engaged in a legendary rivalry that tore the house down at several events,
culminating in a vicious war inside Hell in a Cell, which Jimmy & Jey won. They reached a truce,
showing respect for each other before going their separate ways, but fate has brought them back
together on The Road to WrestleMania. The squads will come face-to-face tonight, but what will
happen in the latest chapter of their rivalry? Find out tonight on SmackDown LIVE