16 Things You Probably Missed From WWE SmackDown (August 20)

3. An AEW Reference

AEW NXT Fan Sign
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A war is on the horizon between AEW's new weekly TV show and NXT on USA. It's one no wrestling fan should miss, and it'll cause some to nail their colours to the mast rather than enjoying both products. On SmackDown, as Heavy Machinery made their way out, a sign proudly proclaimed, "NXT Is The Elite Show On Wednesdays".

WWE's cameramen lingered on Otis Dozovic in the aisle a little longer than they usually would. No prizes for guessing why.

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