RAW July 8
- We're told that Rhea Ripley had been discussed for a television return internally for almost a month.
- There wasn't any heat on Pat McAfee for the "Brick shit house" line about Bron Breakker. There were some chuckles and a "can't wait for Netflix" line in Gorilla.
- Carlito is not officially listed with Judgment Day internally
WWE Raw Producers
Jey Uso vs. Chad Gable: Jason Jordan
Pete Dunne vs. Bronson Reed: Abyss
Sami Zayn & Bron Breakker promo: Shawn Daivari
Braun Stowman & Awesome Truth vs. Judgment Day: Petey Williams
Ilja Dragunov vs. Bron Brekaker: Shawn Daivari
Lyra, Kayden and Katana vs. Damage CTRL: TJ Wilson
LWO vs. Liv Morgan & Dominik Mysterio: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode
Other Producers
WWE Main Event: Ivy Nile vs. Alba Fyre: Kenny Dykstra
WWE Main Event: LWO vs. Creed Brothers: Adam Pearce
Smackdown
- Though Natalya has signed with WWE, she's not been at any shows since her new deal started.
- Gallows & Anderson were listed as "The OC" internally.
- Angel & Berto were listed internally as their names, instead of Legado. These seem to be far looser than the very strict listings that used to exist.
- Even with the New Bloodline, Michael Hayes has been producing those segments.
- TNA graphics continuing to be used on WWE programming lead to comments of how Vince McMahon would have “never” allowed them, per Corey Brennan.
Smackdown Producers
Tiffany Stratton, Bayley & Nia Jax promo: Shane Helms & Molly Holly
Michin vs. Nia Jax: Shane Helms & Molly Holly
Baron Corbin & Apollo Crews vs. Angel & Berto: Michael Hayes
Naomi vs. Blair Davenport: Kenny Dykstra
DIY vs. A-Town Down Under: Jamie Noble
Bloodline, Randy Orton, Cody Rhodes segment: Michael Hayes
Other Producers:
WWE Speed: Ilja Dragunov vs. Carmelo Hayes: Kenny Dykstra
Dark: Street Profits vs. OC: Molly Holly
Dark: Braun Strowman vs. Carlito: Jamie Noble
SPOILERS AND notes
As a result of Dragunov and Hayes' draw on WWE Speed, Corbin advances in the tournament
We're told that AEW is likely to have a presence at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con
Tyler Bate did sustain an injury on NXT last week. Pete Dunne will still be featured on TV moving forward
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