Select Portions: Smackdown Scoops, Producers, More (Patreon)

- We can confirm Wrestling Observer's report that Sheamus and Xavier Woods have been discussed for returns soon.

- For those asking about Paul Ellering, he had never told WWE during AOP's first run that he wouldn't go on the road as many speculated. He was always adamant that he would.

- Gable Steveson has been backstage at numerous Smackdown shows of late, in addition to the last couple he worked dark matches at.

- Recent WWE signing Madi Wrenkowski was in the background of the Tyler Bate-Butch video, in addition to on NXT TV

- Bianca Belair and Bayley have wrestled each other in Raw/Smackdown matches every year since 2020, and all have went over 10 minutes. This was their ninth televised match since December 2020.

- Chelsea Green was originally listed to face Bayley on last week’s Smackdown post-show dark match in Chelsea’s home town, but it was changed to Bianca Belair. We weren’t given a reason as to why.

- Our three-plus hour collection of Royal Rumble stories drops on Fightful and our Youtube this weekend.

WWE Smackdown Producers:

- Bloodline attacking Cameron Grimes and promo: Michael Hayes

- LWO vs. Angel Garza vs. Humberto Carrillo: Shawn Daivari

- Bianca Belair vs. Bayley: Petey Williams

- Bobby Lashley, Street Profits and Paul Ellering promo: Jason Jordan

- Carmelo Hayes vs. Austin Theory: Jason Jordan

- Randy Orton, LA Knight & AJ Styles vs. Jimmy Uso & Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes

Dark Matches:

- Cedric Alexander vs. Gable Steveson: Nick Aldis

- Jey Uso vs. Damian Priest: Jason Jordan