Updated SmackDown Intro
WWE debuted an updated SmackDown intro, with wrestlers from the “superstar shake-up” being added. Interestingly, John Cena and Nikki Bella have been removed.
Another Backlash Match
On Talking Smack, Erick Rowan requested a match with Luke Harper at Backlash and Shane McMahon granted it.
Per #SDLive Commissioner @ShaneMcMahon, @ERICKROWAN will face his former brethren @LukeHarperWWE at #WWEBacklash! #TalkingSmack pic.twitter.com/3dlRpRtzsu
— WWE (@WWE) May 17, 2017
SmackDown Dark Match
Before SmackDown, Tye Dillinger defeated Aiden English in a dark match. They will be facing each other on the Backlash Kickoff Show.
WWE also posted this backstage segment between them:
Hulk Hogan’s Widow Sky Denies Ric Flair’s Claims of “Street Drugs” Caused Hogan’s Death
Various: Claudio Castagnoli Wins CMLL World Title at 11/28 CMLL Super Viernes Show, Two New Matches Set for AAA Guerra De Titanes 2025, Chris Bey on Him Being In No Rush for His In-Ring Return Plans from Broken Neck Injury
Anything Goes Stip for ROH World Title Survival of the Fittest and Deonna Purrazzo vs. Billie Starkz for ROH Women’s Pure Title Tournament Finals Set for ROH Final Battle 2025
