WWE Raw
- Internally, Seth Rollins was not listed on the WWE Raw rundown. The segment was listed as a Damian Priest promo
- We can confirm WrestleVotes' report that the hope is that CM Punk will be ready for WWE Summerslam
- As reported, Damian Priest got heavy praise for his WWE Clash at the Castle performance. We can also confirm PWInsider's report that Drew McIntyre has repeatedly, consistently and often gained praise for working through personal issues.
- Pete Dunne wasn't listed internally as accompanying Tyler Bate on Main Event, though Brutus Creed was listed for Julius Creed.
- In an update regarding Money in the Bank, there will be some talent talking to media at community events that are planned for that week.
- Karrion Kross vs. Xavier Woods was pulled from WWE Raw. We're working to find out why. They'll have a match next week.
- If for some reason you thought otherwise, Drew McIntyre's departure is storyline.
- As one would expect, we're told that WWE were happy with the Bron Breakker/Ludwig Kaiser camera shot, and it had been planned throughout the day.
- When we asked about the number of slips on the ropes, a WWE source chalked it up to the ropes in Scotland, and bad luck. They're not particularly concerned moving forward.
WWE Raw producers
Braun Strowman vs. Chad Gable: Shawn Daivari
Zelina vs. IYO Sky vs. Kiana James: TJ Wilson
Sami Zayn, Bron Breakker, Sheamus promo: Shawn Daivari
Dragon Lee vs. Carlito: Petey Williams
Drew McIntyre promo: Abyss
Kayden Carter & Katana Chance vs. Damage CTRL: Kenny Dykstra
Sheamus vs. Bron Breakker: Abyss
Jey Uso vs. Rey Mysterio vs. Finn Balor: Jason Jordan
Main Event
Zoey Stark vs. Ivy Nile: Adam Pearce
Tyler Bate vs. Julius Creed: Adam Pearce
Smackdown
- Prior to Paul Heyman's mentions, the new group from WWE Raw had not been named or referred to as "The Wyatts."
- As of this week, there was no firm date set for the DIY vs. A-Town Down Under match.
- Austin Theory woke up with swelling on his face and was unable to be on the show.
- WWE sources that we spoke to said that they considered Friday one of the biggest Smackdowns since WrestleMania this year.
- Heyman, Bloodline and Cody weren't listed on abbreviated rundowns, but their involvement was not a secret throughout the day.
- Other NXT talent have been discussed to appear on WWE Speed
- The CM Punk-Drew McIntyre shot was one WWE rehearsed and planned meticulously
- Anderson and Gallows weren't listed as "The OC" internally, rather as their ring names.
Producers
CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Bloodline, Cody Rhodes promo: Jamie Noble
Bianca Belair vs. Michin vs. Chelsea Green: Jason Jordan & Molly Holly
Randy Orton vs. Kevin Owens vs. Carmelo Hayes: Jamie Noble
LA Knight and Logan Paul face to face: Shane Helms
Kevin Owens vs. Grayson Waller vs. Andrade: Shawn Daivari
Cody Rhodes vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes
Others
Dark Match: Street Profits vs. Good Brothers: Shane Helms
Dark Match: Braun Strowman vs. Ludwig Kaiser
WWE Speed: Akira Tozawa vs. Nathan Frazer
This article first appeared on our premium service, Fightful Select and was republished here on Fightful for SEO reasons. If you complain about it being "old news," you have to pay for SRS' Ford Bronco. Subscribe to get exclusive news every day, and a half-dozen weekly podcasts.
To directly support us and our continuing breaking news, interviews, and the like, subscribe to FightfulSelect.com. You'll get exclusive news sent to you directly before anyone else, and dozens of podcasts monthly including Alex Pawlowski's Sour Graps, Sean Ross Sapp's Q&A, Retro Reviews and more
