Smackdown Backstage News And Producers (Patreon)

- The blackouts and muting was done during The Rock and Roman Reigns segments were due to "Die Rocky Die" signs and chants. There was also a "Rock shops at BALCO" sign taken away. BALCO was a business involved in a sports steroid scandal in the 2000s

- The Rock's segment with Roman Reigns went over by over ten minutes. Naomi's entrance and some other things were cut from the broadcast as a result.

- Tiffany Stratton and Naomi were supposed to get a combined two segments, and ended up going nine minutes including commercials from entrances to the finish. 

- Tiffany Stratton's reactions have surprised many within WWE. However, we're told they're anticipating them more going into shows now.

- Bron Breakker vs. Xyon Quinn was 8.23 seconds bell-to-bell. It was Quinn's first appearance since a May battle royal. He's a "free agent" as far as rosters go. 

- Fightful's Kyler James will be at WWE Raw in San Antonio. We'll get some live notes from him.

- There were no WWE Speed tapings ahead of Smackdown. 

Producers

- Bloodline promo: Jason Jordan

- The Rock promo: Jason Jordan

- Naomi vs. Tiffany Stratton: TJ Wilson

- Bron Breakker vs. Xyon Quinn: Shane Helms

- Carlito vs. Santos Escobar: Jason Jordan

- Randy Orton vs. Austin Theory: Abyss

Dark Matches:

- Cedric Alexander & Ashante Thee Adonis vs. Pretty Deadly: Shane Helms

- Miz vs. Damian Priest: Jason Jordan

- Cody Rhodes vs. Drew McIntyre: Jason Jordan