The roster on the first episode of Smackdown Live: Where are they now?

SmackDown started airing on Tuesdays from July 2016
SmackDown started airing on Tuesdays from July 2016

Zack Ryder

Zack Ryder is still with the WWE
Zack Ryder is still with the WWE

Zack Ryder was also a part of the Battle Royal on SmackDown's first episode. The Long Island Ice-Z has not done a lot since the split.

The brand split was expected to be Ryder's golden chance but he was paired up with Mojo Rawley as a part of the tag team known as Hype Bros. Zack Ryder is a part of the RAW roster in 2019 and he regularly wrestles on WWE Main Event.

The Vaudevillains

Simon Gotch has joined MWL while Aiden English is still a part of SD Live
Simon Gotch has joined MWL while Aiden English is still a part of SD Live

One half of the Vaudevillains, Simon Gotch, was released by the WWE due to his poor performances in the ring. Simon and Aiden English were a part of the Battle Royal on the first episode of Smackdown.

Gotch has been wrestling for Major League Wrestling currently. However, his former tag team partner Aiden English has continued to rise in the WWE.

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