Submitted by H. Walk on July 16, 2003 at 4:25 PM

The following comes from WWE.com:

WWE SmackDown!
Venue: Nationwide Arena
City/State: Columbus, Ohio

Preview:

Vengeance is really starting to take shape, and the July pay-per-view extravaganza will no doubt continue to do so this Thursday night (8/7 CT) when UPN presents SmackDown!

The key players for Vengeance -- which is Sunday, July 27 -- will be at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio, for SmackDown! They include Mr. McMahon, Sable, Stephanie McMahon, the Undertaker, Brock Lesnar and many more!

In fact, Mr. McMahon has already ordered the main event for this Thursday's show. One week after forcing Brock Lesnar to take on three Superstars -- the Big Show and the World's Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin & Charlie Haas) -- the WWE chairman this week is forcing Kurt Angle to take on the same three men! Remember, Lesnar & Angle will face the Big Show in a Triple Threat WWE Championship match at Vengeance -- that is, if they make it to Vengeance!

The semifinals U.S. Championship Tournament take place this week on SmackDown! In one semi, Eddie Guerrero battles Billy Gunn, accompanied by Torrie Wilson. Also, Matt Hardy will face Chris Benoit. The winners of these two matches will go one on one at Vengeance for the U.S. Title.

In more singles competition, the Ultimo Dragon takes on Jamie Noble, and Rhyno tangles with Sean O'Haire.

Plus, the APA, John Cena, Rey Mysterio and much more this Thursday night (8/7 CT on UPN) on SmackDown!

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