Shinsuke Nakamura SmackDown Promo, “Broken” Matt Hardy Note, WWE Main Event

– As noted, WWE has announced that Shinsuke Nakamura will open tonight’s SmackDown with a message for the WWE Universe. Below is a promo for the segment:

TOMORROW NIGHT @ShinsukeN kicks off #SDLive at 8/7c PLUS, @NaomiWWE defends her #WomensTitle against @MsCharlotteWWE on @USA_Network! pic.twitter.com/Ygyd2LjC1f

— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2017

– WWE taped the following matches last night in Kansas City for this week’s Main Event episode:

* Rhyno vs. Titus O’Neil

* Lince Dorado and Gran Metalik vs. Tony Nese and Drew Gulak

– We’ve noted how WWE has plans for RAW Tag Team Champions The Hardys to eventually bring their “Broken” gimmicks to the company. Matt Hardy picked up a singles win over Sheamus on last night’s RAW from Kansas City and did several “Broken” taunts and gestures during the match. Below is a quick clip from the match and a graphic for Sunday’s match at Payback with Matt’s “Broken” face:

Less than 1 week before their #RAW #TagTeamChampionship match at #WWEPayback, @MATTHARDYBRAND & @WWESheamus face off in singles action! pic.twitter.com/w5eF0ufyKJ

— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2017

THIS SUNDAY: The #HardyBoyz defend the #Raw #TagTeamTitles against @WWECesaro & @WWESheamus at #WWEPayback! pic.twitter.com/byVtmlkq6Y

— WWE (@WWE) April 25, 2017

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