SmackDown Going Rated R, Rikishi vs. Vader, WWE Studios’ “The Barricade” Contest

– As PWMania.com previously reported, WWE has announced that Hall of Famer Edge will be appearing on this week’s SmackDown. They wrote on WWE.com:

“Clearly still in possession of the “Eye of the Tiger,” the always controversial 11-time World Champion journeys back to the blue brand for the the first time in more than a year. What impact will The Ultimate Opportunist have on the best show on Friday night and what exactly will he have to say to the WWE Universe? Tune in this Friday at 8/7 CT on Syfy as SmackDown goes Rated-R!”

– The first-ever match between former WWE stars Rikishi and Vader will take place on October 12th at the Pro Wrestling Syndicate event in Rahway, New Jersey.

– To promote the DVD release of WWE Studios’ The Barricade, WWE will be hiding DVD’s in 25 US cities beginning on September 25th. Clues on the locations will be given out across the movie’s Twitter and Facebook accounts. Fans who find the hidden DVD’s will be entered to win exclusive WWE merchandise. For more information, visit SandwichJohnFilms.com.