WWE Smackdown backstage news, MLW Battle riot (Patreon)

FIGHTFUL

• Grapsody will air Monday this week, reviewing AEW Dynasty.

• A reminder, SRS will be in the Fightful Select AEW discord talking Dynasty this week.

• We will also have an extensive scoops thread Sunday.

MLW

• MLW Battle Riot is expected to have numerous surprises.

• As broken on Fightful Select Espanol, Mistico is still planned for the show despite being injured. Creative was prepared for him in case he couldn't wrestle.

• MLW will be announcing a signing soon that is expected to get a major push in the company.

• MLW have upgraded production including a double stacked video wall, side panels and a jib crane.

• There will be a few celebrities in attendance.

• What MLW considers to be a major name is expected to debut at Battle Riot.

WWE Smackdown

• For those asking or doubting, everyone we've talked to internally says that Kevin Owens' injury is legit. A lot of people were very bummed out for him.

• The Tiffany Stratton/Charlotte Flair promo was the talk of the roster Friday night.

• B-Fab was put over by talent for working for her opportunities. She was produced by TJ Wilson, who works with her a lot.

Smackdown Writers:

• CM Punk/Paul Heyman promo: Michael Kirshenbaum

• Tiffany Stratton/Charlotte promo: Devyn Prieto

• B-Fab/Naomi: Colin Clark

• Kevin Owens promo: John Swikata

• CM Punk, Paul Heyman, Roman Reigns, Seth Rollins: Michael Kirshenbaum

Smackdown PRODUCERS:

• Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer: Jamie Noble

• La Knight vs. Tama Tonga: TJ Wilson

• Motor City Machine Guns vs. DIY: Petey Williams

• B-Fab vs. Naomi: TJ Wilson & Kenny Dykstra

• Orton & Aldis: Shawn Daivari

• Braun Strowman vs. Jacob Fatu: Michael Hayes & Nick Aldis

• Reigns, Punk, Rollins, Heyman promo: Michael Hayes