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Smackdown Producers, Backstage News, More

Added 2024-02-03 16:48:51 +0000 UTC

- One person at Smackdown said it was the most outside faces they've seen there in a long time.

- Nick Aldis is still producing dark matches in addition to working on-screen

- WWE were happy with the buzz surrounding Bianca Belair & Montez Ford's Love & WWE.

- Michael Hayes solo produced segments for the first time in quite a while.

- We weren't given a reason why Humberto Carrillo was given the name "Berto" internally, but it has since been changed on the site as well.

- If you couldn't tell, Elektra Lopez's call-up is official.

- The Rock was backstage all throughout the show.

- The reaction backstage to The Rock taking Cody's spot was one of shock.

Smackdown producers

- Logan Paul promo: Shane Helms

- Kevin Owens vs. Austin Theory: Shane Helms

- Fatal Four Way Tag Qualifier: Abyss

- Bayley & Damage CTRL promo: TJ Wilson

- The Final Testament vs. The Pride: Jason Jordan

- Michin vs. Tiffany Stratton: TJ Wilson

- Roman Reigns promo: Michael Hayes

- Roman Reigns & Cody Rhodes face-to-face: Michael Hayes

Dark Matches:

- Cedric Alexander vs. Odyssey Jones: Nick Aldis

- Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley vs. Nia Jax: Jason Jordan

- Sami Zayn vs. Drew McIntyre: Jason Jordan