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As things stand, there will not be a Smackdown rundown before the show tonight. It will return on Monday.
Max Caster is not suspended, and is scheduled to perform this weekend.
As of this afternoon, talent we'd spoken to in WWE did not know where they were being drafted to.
Fightful is dropping our interview with Steph De Lander Sunday, and Ivar next week.
For those asking about Tamina and Omos' status after not being listed for the draft, they're both still with WWE.
Regarding Tony Khan's appearance on NFL Network on Friday where he referred to WWE as the "Harvey Weinstein of Wrestling," all indications were that NFL Network were happy with his appearance despite the controversial line. One NFL Network contact Fightful has told us they wanted Khan on the show, and knew it would get attention after he in a neck brace went viral this week. One of the hosts has posted the interview in its entirety on twitter, with the line included.