Smackdown backstage news, producers, more (Patreon)

- Fightful will be on site for Royal Rumble media and community events throughout the week.

- Fightful has an interview with R-Truth, as well as a CM Punk longform video releasing next week.

- Bobby Roode has often been working directly with Michael Hayes. The two produced four segments on Smackdown

- A reminder, the Fightful Awards are Wednesday, January 31 at 6 PM ET

- Both of the specialized promos from last week's Smackdown (Kevin Owens and Pete Dunne) were filmed at the Performance Center.

- Pete Dunne's name change is reflected internally.

- The Unholy Union and Legado World Order weren't listed as official names on the rundown, but Unholy Union is often used internally. 

Smackdown Producers

- World Title contract signing: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode

- Pete Dunne & Tyler Bate vs. Pretty Deadly: Shawn Daivari

- KO Show with Logan Paul: Shane Helms

- Kayden Carter & Katana Chance vs. Alba Fyre & Isla Dawn: Petey Williams

- LA Knight vs. AJ Styles: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode

- Randy Orton vs. Solo Sikoa: Michael Hayes & Bobby Roode

- Dark Match: Cameron Grimes vs. Gable Steveson: Nick Aldis