Backstage News & Notes for 1/3 WWE SmackDown – With SmackDown airing a special three-hour episode tonight from the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, several backstage details have emerged, courtesy of PWInsider.
Bruce Prichard, a longtime WWE producer, is reportedly in Phoenix, marking his return to the company after taking time off to address family responsibilities. Fans and colleagues alike wish him and his family well as he resumes his role behind the scenes.
Additionally, NXT head coach Matt Bloom has been spotted at the taping. Sources suggest that Bloom has consistently attended recent WWE TV events, though his exact involvement remains unclear.
On commentary, Michael Cole and Corey Graves will handle tonight’s broadcast, maintaining their roles as the familiar voices of Friday Night SmackDown. Fans will also see the return of Lilian Garcia as the ring announcer for the evening, a nostalgic treat for longtime viewers.
As SmackDown shifts to the three-hour format, tonight’s taping features a larger team of producers coordinating the show. This expanded backstage presence is expected to become a regular occurrence to meet the demands of the extended runtime.
Regarding AJ Styles, the former WWE Champion is notably absent from tonight’s event as he continues to recover from a foot injury. There is no update on when Styles might return to in-ring action.
The main event for the evening promises to deliver high stakes and excitement, as The Bloodline faces Sami Zayn, Jimmy Uso, and Braun Strowman in a six-man tag team match. This showdown is expected to cap off the show in dramatic fashion.
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Backstage News & Notes for 1/3 WWE SmackDown
