John Swikata, a veteran member of the WWE creative team, has reportedly been appointed as the new head writer for the WWE SmackDown, as per information gathered by Fightful Select. This move makes Swikata the cornerstone of the production for the weekly WWE program.
The transition to the new role was said to have taken place last week, with Swikata stepping in for Ryan Callahan, who recently departed from WWE. Prior to his current designation, Swikata carried the title of a senior writer in the organization. His relationship with WWE spans at least a decade, earning him the respect and recognition of former WWE writers as a dedicated and esteemed creative team member.
His recent promotion has been applauded by WWE insiders who attribute it to the effective execution of the latest SmackDown episode that was aired on Friday. Touted as one of the most impactful episodes post-WrestleMania 40, it signals a bright start to Swikata’s reign as head writer. Close attention will be paid to SmackDown’s anticipated return to the USA Network on September 13, under Swikata’s creative guidance.