— As previously reported, there’s a possible legal issue looming between WWE and MMA legend Frank Shamrock. Apparently Shamrock trademarked an insignia that WWE is using for Sheamus t-shirts and merchandise. We hope to have more shortly.
— There was no dark match before the WWE Main Event and SmackDown tapings at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI.
— The following matches were taped Tuesday night at the Joe Louis Arena in Detroit, MI for this week’s WWE SmackDown broadcast:
* A Batista promo
* Christian vs. Dolph Ziggler
* The Usos vs. Curtis Axel & Ryback
* Eva Marie & Natalya vs. AJ Lee & Tamina Snuka
* The Shield promo
* Sheamus vs. Alberto Del Rio
* Big E vs. Jack Swagger
* A Lana & Alexander Ruse promo
* Daniel Bryan & The Big Show vs. Kane & Batista
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