Backstage News & Notes From 6/17 RAW & 6/21 SmackDown
06/30/2024 11:49 AM
Fightful Select has shared some backstage notes from the June 17th episode of WWE RAW and the June 21st episode of SmackDown, which you can check out below:
WWE RAW
* Seth Rollins was not internally listed on the WWE RAW rundown. The segment was listed as a Damian Priest promo.
* CM Punk is expected to be ready by WWE SummerSlam 2024.
* Damian Priest was heavily praised for his performance at WWE Clash at the Castle: Scotland.
* Drew McIntyre has frequently gained praise for working through personal issues.
* Pete Dunne wasn’t listed internally as accompanying Tyler Bate on WWE Main Event, though Brutus Creed was listed for Julius Creed.
* There will be select WWE Superstars doing media rounds and attending community events during Money in the Bank week.
* Karrion Kross vs. Xavier Woods was pulled from WWE RAW. They will wrestle next week.
* Drew McIntyre’s WWE departure is a storyline angle.
* WWE was pleased with the camera shot of Bron Breakker spearing Ludwig Kaiser, and it was planned throughout the day.
* Concerning the number of slips on the ropes at Clash at the Castle, a WWE source attributed it to the ropes in Scotland and bad luck.
WWE SMACKDOWN
* Prior to Paul Heyman’s mentions, the new faction from WWE RAW had not been named or referred to as The Wyatts.
* As of this week, no firm date was confirmed for the DIY vs. A-Town Down Under match.
* Austin Theory woke up with swelling on his face and could not be on the show.
* WWE sources reported that they considered Friday one of the biggest SmackDown events since WrestleMania 40.
* Paul Heyman, The Bloodline, and Cody Rhodes weren’t listed on abbreviated rundowns, but their involvement wasn’t kept a secret throughout the day.
* Additional NXT Supertsras have been discussed for appearance on WWE Speed.
* WWE rehearsed and meticulously planned the CM Punk-Drew McIntyre camera shot.
* Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson weren’t internally listed as “The OC” but rather as their ring names.
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