Insider information from Fightful Select gives a behind-the-scenes look into the June 17th WWE RAW episode and the SmackDown episode on June 21st. The details are as follows:
For WWE RAW:
– Seth Rollins wasn’t mentioned in the internal sequence of WWE RAW. Instead, the section was marked as a promotional spot for Damian Priest.
– CM Punk is projected to return in time for the 2024 WWE SummerSlam.
– Damian Priest received numerous commendations for his exceptional display at WWE Clash at the Castle: Scotland.
– Drew McIntyre’s consistent commitment, despite personal problems, has not gone unnoticed.
– Instead of Pete Dunne accompanying Tyler Bate for the WWE Main Event, the internal listing had Brutus Creed joining Julius Creed.
– A select group of WWE Superstars will attend community events and media rounds throughout the Money in the Bank week.
– The encounter between Karrion Kross and Xavier Woods on WWE RAW was postponed until the following week.
– Drew McIntyre’s exit from WWE is a storyline twist.
– WWE was satisfied with the planned camera shot of Bron Breakker spearing Ludwig Kaiser.
– Regarding the slips on the ropes at Clash at the Castle, a WWE source embellishes it as due to the Scottish ropes and misfortune.
For WWE SMACKDOWN:
– The new group from WWE RAW was unnamed and not referenced as The Wyatts until Paul Heyman’s acknowledgment.
– There is no confirmed date for the DIY versus A-Town Down Under bout as of this week.
– Austin Theory was excused from the show due to facial swelling upon waking.
– According to WWE insiders, last Friday’s SmackDown is one of the significant events since WrestleMania 40.
– The truncated rundowns didn’t include Paul Heyman, The Bloodline, and Cody Rhodes. Still, their participation was not concealed throughout the day.
– There are discussions about more NXT superstars appearing on WWE Speed.
– The camera shot featuring CM Punk and Drew McIntyre was carefully rehearsed and planned.
– Internally, Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson were referred to by their stage names instead of “The OC”.