Former talent backstage at WWE Smackdown (Patreon)

A former WWE Champion is backstage at today's WWE Smackdown in Providence, Rhode Island.

Fightful's Corey Brennan has learned that former WWE Champion John Bradshaw Layfield is at the show. It's unclear as of now whether or not he'll appear on screen. 

JBL most recently appeared on WWE programming on November 21, where he announced who would be in the qualifiers for the Iron Survivor Challenge for NXT Deadline. 

Fightful should have Smackdown plans as usual shortly before the show.