— As seen on this week’s edition of WWE SmackDown, Drew McIntyre was fired by Teddy Long. McIntyre was fired after losing a match to Justin Gabriel. He has since been removed from the SmackDown roster page. According to backstage reports, John Laurinaitis is expected to re-hire McIntyre when he takes over WWE SmackDown next week.
— David Otunga vs. The Great Khali is confirmed for Monday’s RAW.
— John Laurinaitis tweeted the following:
“#BigJohnny and #TheBigRedMonster? I like it. #SmackDown”
Aksana wrote the following about a possible match against Kane:
“@WWERawGM, No real man would put a woman in harm’s way”
100% DIRECT LINK (*PICS*): Maryse Dressed Up As A Candy Girl!
WWE Reveals Full Bracket and First Round Matches for Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic Tournament
WWE NXT Notes: Myles Borne Fools Tavion Heights Into Being Friends Again & Attacks Heights Again, La Catalina Surprise Appears, Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic 2026 Announced & To Start at 9/22 Show, Mason Rook Wins #1 Contender Match & Earns Shot At NXT Title, 9/22 Show Card
MLW Signs New Streaming Deal With Tubi
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