Sami Zayn vs. Trick Williams to Headline Next SmackDown
WWE Champion Sami Zayn is set to face Trick Williams in the main event of next week's Friday Night SmackDown.
The championship match was announced as the headline bout for the upcoming episode of the show.
The encounter pits the current titleholder against Williams in what is expected to be a high-profile showdown.
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