# SmackDown LIVE preview, Aug. 20, 2019: Murphy and Bryan clash as the search for Reigns’ attacker continues

* Last Tuesday, SmackDown LIVE came to a shocking conclusion when Daniel Bryan promised to reveal tonight the culprit behind the recent attacks on Roman Reigns. The Big Dog is ready to find out just what The Planet’s Champion has discovered, but Bryan also has to deal with Buddy Murphy. One week removed from being pummeled into admitting that he lied when accusing Rowan of orchestrating the attacks on Reigns, WWE’s Best Kept Secret issued a challenge to Bryan. Can Murphy capitalize on this huge opportunity? Find out on SmackDown LIVE, tonight at 8/7 C on USA!

* Buddy Murphy and Daniel Bryan to battle as The Big Dog’s whodunnit looms large
* Can Kevin Owens silence Elias as the King of the Ring begins?
* Apollo Crews and Andrade to settle the score in the first round of the King of the Ring
* How will Kofi Kingston respond to Randy Orton’s vicious assaults?

# Buddy Murphy and Daniel Bryan to battle as The Big Dog’s whodunnit looms large

* Last Tuesday night, Daniel Bryan & Rowan forced Buddy Murphy to admit he lied about seeing Rowan at the scene of car accident that nearly maimed Roman Reigns. Tonight, WWE’s Best Kept Secret will look to restore his name against “The New” Daniel Bryan on SmackDown LIVE.
Murphy proved he would not be one to back down when he challenged Bryan to this match over the weekend. Will Buddy be able to get a measure of retaliation after Bryan & Rowan recklessly brutalized him last week?

# Can Kevin Owens silence Elias as the King of the Ring begins?

* Kevin Owens and Elias’ problems go well beyond the King of the Ring, so both Superstars will be looking to not only advance in the tournament, but to hurt the other man.
KO and “the biggest acquisition in SmackDown LIVE history” head into this first-round matchup with Elias having just won the 24/7 Championship and Owens getting hit with that hefty $100,000 fine from Shane McMahon last week on SmackDown LIVE. Can Owens get a measure of retaliation on Shane and company by busting Elias’ bracket? Find out tonight.

# Apollo Crews and Andrade to settle the score in the first round of the King of the Ring

* Apollo Crews and Andrade have crossed paths on the blue brand for months, facing off several times both in the ring and out. Their most recent encounter came when the King of the Ring was announced, with both clearly revved up by the thought of having the chance to ascend to the throne while denying the other the right to do so.
Well, fate has intervened as Crews and Apollo will square off in the first round of the much-anticipated tourney. Which surging Superstar will take the first step towards becoming King?

# How will Kofi Kingston respond to Randy Orton’s vicious assaults?

* Last Tuesday on SmackDown LIVE, Randy Orton left The New Day in a world of hurt. With an assist from The Revival, The Viper dropped Big E, Xavier Woods and Kofi Kingston with RKOs, even delivering two to the WWE Champion. Last night on Raw, Orton struck again, dropping all three New Day members with RKOs, then forced Kingston to watch as The Revival brutally attacked Woods, sending him to a local medical facility for further examination.