WWE SmackDown (October 20, 2023): Matches, news, rumors, predicted matches, timings, telecast details

The October 20, 2023 episode of SmackDown will be aired live from AT&T Center in San Antonio, Texas. WWE has confirmed some matches and segments for the show. Since WWE is eager to book matches for Crown Jewel PLE, a number of matches can be confirmed or teased this week. As the blue brand got its new General Manager, it would be interesting to see how it would impact the roster. Here is a detailed preview, prediction, match card, timings and telecast details of the show.

WWE SmackDown (October 20, 2023): Match Cards & Predictions

Logan Paul return to confront Rey Mysterio

Logan Paul challenged Rey Mysterio after his boxing match with Dillon Danis last Sunday. Rey Mysterio responded to his challenge on X and wrote that he is not hard to find and called him face on Friday Night SmackDown. WWE announced that Logan Paul will be on SmackDown this week and will challenge Mysterio face to face for the United States Championship.

WWE Women’s Championship- IYO SKY vs Charlotte Flair

Last week on SmackDown, the New General Manager Nick Aldis straight away gave the championship shot to Charlotte Flair. Charlotte Flair will be fighting IYO SKY for the WWE Women’s Championship in a rematch.

As per speculations, IYO SKY will retain the WWE Women’s Championship with the help of Damage CTRL.

Bobby Lashley vs Carlito

LWO has been in rivalry with Bobby Lashley & Street Profits for more than one month. They had a Six-Man Tag Team Match on Fastlane, where Carlito returned and joined as a third member with LWO and defeated Lashley & Street Profits. Last week on SmackDown, Carlito challenged Lashley after which Lashley, Ford & Dawkins attacked Carlito, to continue the feud. This week Carlito will go one-on-one with Lashley.

As per speculations, the match will end in disqualification and will result in a match at Crown Jewel.

Santos Escobar vs Montez Ford

As Carlito goes with Lashley, Escobar will go one-on-one with Ford this week. Ford will win the match with the help of Lashley of Dawkins as this becomes a war again.

WWE SmackDown Telecast Details

WWE SmackDown is broadcasted live every Saturday Morning at 5.30 AM on Sony Sports 1 and Sony Sports 1 HD. WWE premium users can stream the show live on the WWE Network. For those who wish to watch it without premium subscription, online platforms such as Sony Liv, Jio TV,  and Airtel TV provide space to watch the live action for free. Friday Night SmackDown is telecasted exclusively on Hindi Commentary on Sony Sports 3.