Select Portions: Smackdown News, AOP, Bate, More (Patreon)

- As mentioned on the Fightful post show, AOP and Ellering have been signed for well over a year. We're told that Ellering being a part of their presentation was important to them.

- Samackdown was the highest grossing WWE event in the history of Vancouver, per internal live event reports

- When we asked if Tyler Bate's appearance was an official call up, a WWE source claimed we would see more of Tyler Bate on the main roster.

- LA Knight was busted open during the match, but was said to be okay.

- There were some asking if the Royal Rumble announcements on Thursday's preview show were a pivot from Triple H's announcement. WWE filmed those announcements on Monday at Raw, so it was always the plan

Smackdown Producers:

- Kevin Owens vs. Santos Escobar: Shane Helms

- Lashley, Street Profits, AOP, Karrion Kross segment: Jason Jordan

- IYO SKY vs. Michin: Petey Williams

- Butch & Tyler Bate vs. Pretty Deadly: Shawn Daivari

- Randy Orton vs. AJ Styles vs. LA Knight: Michael Hayes

Dark Matches:

- Bayley vs. Chelsea Green: Jason Jordan (this ended up being Bianca vs. Chelsea)

- Gable Steveson vs. Cedric Alexander: Nick Aldis