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Backstage News, Producers On WWE Raw October 17-21, 2023

WWE Raw

– We have not heard of late changes over the last three weeks, outside of medical clearances.

– While we’re not sure if it was specifically a Triple H move, we’re told the decision to have NXT talent on Main Event will likely continue.

– By the looks of it, Nick Aldis will continue to work as a producer while serving as the Smackdown GM

– For those that pay attention to the producer reports and ask where the producers sit — right in Gorilla where Shane Helms was, as he was producing the Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura match.

WWE Raw producers

– Sami Zayn promo: Michael Hayes

– Ricochet vs. Shinsuke Nakamura: Shane Helms

– Natalya vs. Piper Niven: TJ Wilson

– Seth Rollins and Drew McIntyre: Abyss

– Johnny Gargano vs. Ludwig Kaiser: Shawn Daivari

– Shayna Baszler vs. Rhea Ripley: Jason Jordan

– GUNTHER vs. Bronson Reed: Petey Williams

– Cody Rhodes & Jey Uso vs. Finn Balor & Damian Priest: Michael Hayes

MAIN EVENT

– Akira Tozawa vs. Nathan Frazer: Nick Aldis

– Chad Gable vs. Trick Williams: Bobby Roode

WWE Smackdown

– Nick Aldis continued his producing duties on Smackdown, and will work in that role while appearing as an on screen GM.

– Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis’ promo was intended to be a reference to WWE’s plans to run War Games, which was the plan as of a few weeks ago. We’re working to find out if that’s still the active plan.

– As mentioned last week, John Cena is slated for the next two Smackdowns, as there’s a double taping next week ahead of the Saudi trip. We’ll work to learn more about his future.

– WWE had previously planned on the Logan Paul- Dillon Danis face off for this show, and had no concerns whatsoever that Logan would emerge victorious over Dillon to set up this match.

Smackdown Producers:

– LA Knight-Paul Heyman promo: Michael Hayes

– Santos Escobar vs. Montez Ford: Jason Jordan

– John Cena and Solo Sikoa segment: Michael Hayes

– Rey Mysterio and Logan Paul: Shane Helms

– Dragon Lee & Cameron Grimes vs. Austin Theory & Grayson Waller: Adam Pearce

– Charlotte Flair vs. IYO SKY: Jamie Noble & Molly Holly

Dark Matches:

– Shotzi & Michin vs. Alba & Isla: Nick Aldis

– New Day vs. Judgment Day: Jason Jordan

– Jey Uso vs. Drew McIntyre: Jason Jordan

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