Bengaluru, December 17: Last year, WWE replaced the Night of Champions PPV with the WCW-gimmick event, Clash of Champions which was hosted after Summerslam.
This year, the schedule was changed and the second edition of the PPV event was pushed back to December. So, this will be the last brand-exclusive show hosted in the year 2017.
Two main events will be hosted during the night where the WWE Championship will be on the line between AJ Styles and Jinder Mahal. The future of the blue brand will also be at stake as they could lose two big superstars from the roster.
If Kevin Owens and Sami Zayn lose their scheduled tag team match against the team of Randy Orton and Shinsuke Nakamura, they will be fired from WWE.
All the other championships from Smackdown Live will also be on the line on the show that will be hosted at the TD Gardens Arena in Boston, Massachusetts.
The show will be the first brand-exclusive event to be broadcasted live in India.
Check out the schedule, here,
Live Streaming: Monday, December 18, 6.30 AM (Sony Ten 1/ Ten 1 HD Network and WWE Network)
Repeat Telecast: Monday, December 18, 6 PM (Sony Ten 1/ Ten 1 HD Network)
Wednesday, December 20, 9 PM (Sony Ten 1/ Ten 1 HD Network)
Sunday, December 24, 2 PM (Sony Ten 1/ Ten 1 HD Network)
Here is the entire match card alongside the predictions.
EXCLUSIVE: Why did @ZackRyder challenge @MojoRawleyWWE to a match at #WWEClash of Champions? Here's everything you need to see before The #HypeBros EXPLODE this Sunday! pic.twitter.com/mo8hU525Ck
— WWE (@WWE) December 13, 2017
Kick-off show:
Mojo Rawley Vs Zack Ryder
Prediction: The hype ups around the match is pretty low in comparison to what was expected. Ryder is a veteran in this business with nothing to prove. Hence, he will digest the win to put over Mojo Rawley in a match unless this dud storyline gets extended, unnecessarily.
If you ask #USChampion @BaronCorbinWWE, a painful lesson awaits @HEELZiggler and @REALBobbyRoode at #WWEClash of Champions. #WWEMerida pic.twitter.com/Q4U85h8VT8
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2017
Prediction: This match to be contested under the no disqualification rules and hence we can definitely expect Baron Corbin to come up with some dirty tricks in order to retain his championship. Roode and Ziggler will put up great efforts but not likely to pick up the title at this stage.
EXCLUSIVE: @RusevBUL and @WWEDramaKing are ELATED upon hearing that they have been added to the #SDLive #TagTeamTitles match at #WWEClash of Champions! #RusevDay pic.twitter.com/Gx9DLbzQQR
— WWE (@WWE) December 6, 2017
Rusev & Aiden English vs. The New Day vs. Shelton Benjamin & Chad Gable vs. The Usos (Fatal 4 Way Match for the SmackDown Tag Team Titles)
Prediction: The Usos have proved to be a dominant champion ever since stepping their foot to Smackdown Live. However, this time around, the momentum is clearly favoring the hilarious duo of Rusev and Aiden English. They are pretty over with the crowd and we should not be surprised if a title change is stored on the show.
The Bludgeon Brothers Vs Breezango
Prediction: No spoiler alert is needed for this one. The combined force of Tyler Breeze and Fandango is no matchup to the wrath of the Bludgeon Brothers who will pick up the win in a squash match continuing their dominance.
"The second verse will be the same as the first. A Hart will NEVER be better than a Flair! WOOOO!" - @MsCharlotteWWE #WWEClash @NatByNature pic.twitter.com/TBfz7beK7h
— WWE (@WWE) December 3, 2017
Prediction: There’s no way that Natalya is regaining the Women’s title at Clash of Champions since Charlotte has just started to pick up the momentum as a strong champion.
However, this match is a Lumberjack match which means the outsiders will have the chance to beat the champion down. This might pave the way for Carmella who would be lurking to cash-in the Money in the Bank briefcase. Hence, a title change can be foreseeable.
Don't miss @AJStylesOrg defend the @WWE Championship against The #ModernDayMaharaja @JinderMahal LIVE THIS SUNDAY at #WWEClash of Champions at 8e/5p on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/nI0I5HoS5r
— WWE (@WWE) December 15, 2017
AJ Styles Vs Jinder Mahal (WWE Championship Match)
Prediction: With the Royal Rumble and Wrestlemania season coming up, it is not likely that Jinder Mahal will pick up the title from a main-eventer like AJ Styles. So, despite the interference from the Singh brothers, it’s almost confirmed that the title will not change hands.
Don't miss a high-stakes match at #WWEClash of Champions as @FightOwensFight & @SamiZayn fight for their jobs against @RandyOrton & @ShinsukeN with referee @ShaneMcMahon...
— WWE (@WWE) December 12, 2017
It all happens LIVE THIS SUNDAY at 8e/5p only on @WWENetwork! pic.twitter.com/XlnXZEiPTo