8/23 WWE Smackdown TV preview: The lineup for Friday's television show (no spoilers)

The following matches were taped on Tuesday in Bakersfield, California for Friday's WWE Smackdown television show.

-Intercontinental Champion Curtis Axel vs. Cody Rhodes.

-Big E Langston vs. Dolph Ziggler.

-World Hvt. Champion Alberto Del Rio vs. Christian.

-Big Show and Mark Henry vs. Heath Slater, Drew McIntyre, and Jinder Mahal in a handicap match.

-Antonio Cesaro vs. Darren Young.

-Daniel Bryan vs. Wade Barrett in a cage match.

Powell's POV: Randy Orton and Daniel Bryan both appeared in the opening segment. Join Jake Barnett for live coverage of WWE Smackdown as the show airs on Friday night at 7:00 p.m. CT. Plus, Jake will team up with Chris Shore for the weekly WWE Smackdown All Access audio review on Saturday.