— The social media score for this week’s SmackDown had an expected drop from last week’s show which was heavily promoted as Social Media SmackDown. This week’s show scored 64,958 in social media activity, down from a year-high of 89,277 last week. SmackDown ranked #3 on cable TV for Friday night behind two NBA games on ESPN.
— Here is the latest edition of WWE SmackDown “Backstage Fallout”:
WWE: ESPN Reportedly Had Requested Expanded Card for Night of Champions 2026, Backstage Update on WWE’s Current Plans for Gunther & Nick Aldis Following Altercation Angle at Night Of Champions, CM Punk’s WWE Abscense & Return Plans Update
Update on TNA’s Talks with Road Dogg To Join Company for Creative Team Role
Audio Released of Ari Emanuel’s 2022 Offer to Vince McMahon of Legal Help Amid Federal Investigations Into McMahon




