— Stan sent word that Friday’s SmackDown had 30 minutes and 59 seconds of in-ring action, up from the previous week.
— WWE wrapped up their tour of Abu Dhabi Saturday and announced that they will be returning there next year. The top two matches to close the tour saw John Cena defeat Kane in a Tables Match and the team of R-Truth & CM Punk defeat Chris Jericho & The Miz.
— WWE’s website posted footage of after this week’s SmackDown where Big Show and Randy Orton brawled. The fight ended with Big Show laying Orton out with a chokeslam.
— Friday’s episode of SmackDown scored a 37,400 social media activity score. This is down 43% from last week’s year high score. SmackDown ranked #2 on cable TV, which is what it has placed for the last five weeks.
Matt Hardy on TNA Changing Start Time of Slammiversary 2026 To Avoid AEW Forbidden Door 2026 Being The”Right Move” and Mike Santana Potentially Leaving TNA for WWE
WWE SmackDown Notes: Raquel Rodriguez Advances in 2026 Queen of the Ring, Kiana James Splits From Giulia & Giulia Responds Attacking James, Chad Gable & War Raiders Appears, Dominik Mysterio Advances in 2026 King of the Ring, 6/12 Show Card
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