SmackDown Preview: Alexa Bliss set to host a 'Mystery Guest', Reported spoiler on big title match at the go-home show before Extreme Rules (July 17, 2020)

#2 AJ Styles vs Matt Riddle on SmackDown tonight [Spoiler]

This match undoubtedly has great potential

WWE Superstar Matt Riddle made his main roster debut on SmackDown last month. So far, he has been great on the Blue brand and he was reportedly praised by Vince McMahon for his promo where he explained why he wrestles barefoot. Matt Riddle is currently involved in a title feud with AJ Styles. He is set to challenge ‘The Phenomenal One’ for the Intercontinental Championship tonight.

TONIGHT on #SmackDown!🏆 @AJStylesOrg and @SuperKingofBros clash for the #ICTitle🏠 @WWEBrayWyatt heads to the #FireflyFunHouse🎤 @AlexaBliss_WWE invites a mystery guest to "A Moment of Bliss"... and MORE! https://t.co/DaEgfRv4MP

— WWE (@WWE) July 17, 2020

The feud between Matt Riddle and AJ Styles started after the Intercontinental Champion was defeated by Riddle on SmackDown. It has been reported that Matt Riddle will soon engage in a feud with Baron ‘King’ Corbin. The rivalry between the duo was teased on SmackDown and is expected to start on SmackDown this week.

Some pre-4th of July fireworks courtesy of your #ICTitle Champion. Time to shut up, Gulak. #Phenomenal4th #Smackdown https://t.co/avgU2He6zJ

— AJ Styles (@AJStylesOrg) July 3, 2020

There’s also a spoiler about their upcoming match that has been doing the rounds in the media. (Skip to the next slide if you don’t want to read about the leaked information).

The backstage reports state that Matt Riddle will lose to AJ Styles in their title match. Following that, King Corbin will join forces with The Phenomenal One in a brutal beatdown of Matt Riddle. This post-match segment is expected to kickstart the feud between Riddle and Corbin on SmackDown.