If you live in North America, chances are you might end up missing WWE's Super Show-Down live on Saturday, October 6, simply because you're going to have to wake up super early to watch it. Why is WWE's next PPV happening so early? Well, it's airing on the WWE Network from the Melbourne Cricket Ground in Melbourne, Australia, and because of the time difference, it will air on at 5 AM ET in North America. Yep, that's early, and it's even earlier for people on the west coast--2 AM PT (check out the show times for each time zone below).
Regardless of the start time, this gigantic show from down under will be a big deal, with 10 matches booked as of this writing. Superstars from both Raw and Smackdown will compete. However, there will only be four title matches the entire evening, which is a nice break from the usual "every title on the line" pace WWE has been pulling the past year.
The most promoted match on the card is Undertaker vs. Triple H, which WWE has titled "Last Time Ever." This will more than likely be the main event of the evening and is the main draw for the PPV. Additionally, both the main rivalries from Smackdown, Miz/Daniel Bryan and Samoa Joe/AJ Styles, will continue at this event with their own individual matches. Neither of them have any crazy stipulations though.
We'd like to think we know how it's all going to go down this Saturday, so we've made a few predictions as to what will happen at this monumental show. Check out the full match card below and the times the show will start and move forward to see what we think.
Super Show-Down Match Card:
- Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Buddy Murphy (Cruiserweight Championship)
- Asuka & Naomi vs. The IIconics
- The New Day (c) vs. The Bar (Smackdown Tag Team Championship)
- Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz
- John Cena & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Elias
- Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair (Smackdown Women's Championship)
- Ronda Rousey & The Bella Twins vs. The Riott Squad
- AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe (WWE Championship)
- The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, & Drew McIntyre
- The Undertaker vs. Triple H
Super Show-Down Start Times
- 7 PM AET
- 10 AM BST
- 5 AM ET
- 4 AM C
- 2 AM PT
Make sure to come back to GameSpot on the morning of Saturday, October 5 for coverage of the PPV.
Cedric Alexander (c) vs. Buddy Murphy
(Cruiserweight Championship)
Having a cruiserweight match to highlight what these superstars are doing is a no-brainer, and this will be an exciting match. However, I don't see the title changing hands that evening, as it may just be more of a promotion for the 205 Live product more than anything else.
Prediction: Alexander wins
Asuka & Naomi vs. The IIconics
This match is a double-edged sword for WWE. On one hand, you have The IIconics, who are from Australia, on a big PPV in their home country for the first time. Then you have Naomi and Asuka, and WWE has done Asuka no favors since breaking her streak. However, considering how over Billie Kay and Payton Royce are right now, I do not see them losing in Australia.
Prediction: The IIconics win
The New Day (c) vs. The Bar
(Smackdown Tag Team Championship)
The New Day and The Bar are dominant tag teams in the WWE. The Bar hasn't been as active lately, but this latest push for the tag titles puts them back in the spotlight. While the New Day have been champions on and off for quite a while, this current run hasn't even lasted two months. So while The Bar will become champions again, it won't be at Super Show-Down, as New Day's run needs to last a bit longer so the titles aren't bouncing around.
Prediction: The New Day wins
Daniel Bryan vs. The Miz
It's looking like the Bryan/Miz feud is going to be a long one, and I couldn't be happier. Their mixed match at Hell in a Cell wasn't the best, and fans want to see these two fight each other one-on-one. Luckily, that's what we're getting at Super Show-Down. I'm giving Daniel Bryan the win, hoping it will enrage The Miz to try and get revenge on his former protege.
Prediction: Daniel Bryan wins
John Cena & Bobby Lashley vs. Kevin Owens & Elias
Yeah, sure, whatever. While Kevin Owens and Elias teaming up has been working, since Owens' return to weekly programming, the addition of John Cena to this match just makes it feel like they're tossing in Cena wherever they can. It feels like it's another attempt to get Bobby Lashley over. Because of all of this, I'm giving Cena/Lashley the win.
Prediction: John Cena & Bobby Lashley win
Becky Lynch (c) vs. Charlotte Flair
(Smackdown Women's Championship)
It's hard to work heel when the entire world loves you, but Becky Lynch is doing her best. This has been a fantastic storyline between two of WWE's top main event women, and this will be a great match. As you can guess--if you've read any of these before--I always pull for Lynch to win, and that's what I'm doing here, yet again.
Prediction: Becky Lynch wins
Ronda Rousey & The Bella Twins vs. The Riott Squad
Much like a lot of matches on this show, WWE is putting in some of its biggest names to draw crowds to the arena. Of course, that means teaming The Bella Twins with Ronda Rousey against Raw's biggest heels in the women's division, the Riott Squad. It's a classic "good vs. bad" match, and because the Raw Women's Champion is a part of this match, we're giving the good guys the win.
Prediction: Ronda Rousey and The Bella Twins win
AJ Styles (c) vs. Samoa Joe
(WWE Championship)
The feud between AJ Styles and Samoa Joe is intense. Joe has been on a rampage, and it's been mentally breaking down Styles, as the head games are in full effect. Joe will eventually become champion, but this rivalry still has a lot of legs. I don't see a title change coming at Super Show-Down, but it will happen soon, most likely at Crown Jewel or Survivor Series in November, and for that reason, I'm giving the win to Styles.
Prediction: AJ Styles wins
The Shield vs. Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, & Drew McIntyre
Six superstars in a single rivalry is a bit much, but it's working for this stable vs. stable feud. The Shield has had quite a problem on their hands while facing the dominant team of Strowman and company. This will be a powerhouse battle featuring all of Monday night's top superstars. We already know that Reigns and Strowman's feud will continue into November's Crown Jewel PPV, so I'm giving the win to Team Strowman, with the hopes that the Monster Among Men will then demand a title match next month.
Prediction: Braun Strowman, Dolph Ziggler, and Drew McIntyre win
The Undertaker vs. Triple H
Closing out the night will be Triple H and Undertaker, bringing closure to a rivalry that fans haven't thought about in years. Again, this match is simply booked to draw people to the gigantic stadium where the event is taking place. Having the Undertaker come back is a huge deal--not as much so for Triple H--so because of that, I'm giving the win to Undertaker.
Prediction: Undertaker wins
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