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SmackDown has continued to give the fans consistent entertainment even during these tough times. On this week's edition of Friday Night SmackDown, we are set to see the fallout of Backlash.
In this article, we will take a look at the reason behind major trade that took place and a possibly a SmackDown Superstar moving to RAW. We will also give details about backstage heat between former 2-time WWE Champion and veteran.
In 2010, one of the biggest and most iconic factions ever made their way to WWE. The faction in question is Nexus, led by NXT season 1 winner Wade Barrett. The young rookies went on to absolutely decimate the WWE arena including beating up anyone in their sight. While the segment made a major mark, Daniel Bryan had to suffer the consequence of his actions.
#5 Backstage details on events that led to SmackDown Superstar Daniel Bryan being fired in 2010
Daniel Bryan in his vigour had gone on to choke ring announcer Justin Roberts using his neck tie. While, the former WWE Champion obviously did not mean any harm, the higher-ups in WWE felt that the American Dragon had crossed his limits.
Arn Anderson on his podcast said that the guy in the big chair probably went 'ape-sh**' after seeing this because Bryan had clearly flouted rules.
Because it was clear that not even grabbing a guy with one hand by the throat was allowed. But it was too late in his mind
He further went on to reveal the backstage drama that unfolded after Daniel Bryan had returned to the backstage area.
I was backstage and from a distance, I was eyeballing this thing and I could see this was a big deal. The blank look on Daniel Bryan's face told me he had no idea he had done anything wrong. He had certainly not done anything wrong on purpose. He was just sitting there with his eyes bugged out of his head going, 'What did I do, what did I do?' He wasn't saying that but if a VH1 bubble popped up in his head, that's what it would say. 'What did I do wrong, I just did what I was told!'
Daniel Bryan was soon fired by the company in order to make an example. However, It wasn't long after that Daniel Bryan returned to WWE but was kept away from Nexus.
#2 Idea for Bo Dallas to team with brother and SmackDown Superstar Bray Wyatt
There have been so many tag-teams over the years that have consisted of real-life brothers. Some of these big teams include The Usos, Hardy Boys, Goldust & Stardust among others. However, two brothers who have been with the company for a long time but never paired together are Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas.
While speaking on his podcast, Arn Anderson discussed the idea he had for having Bo Dallas team up with Bray Wyatt.
He should, he's done nothing but work his ass off and he's a good worker," he said. "There was a time where you could very easily make him who he was, Bray Wyatt's brother. Do it in a goofy way and he's the one that's the handsome guy and half nuts and easily swayed by the older brother and let him do some nasty stuff.
Bo Dallas has been absent from WWE and SmackDown for a long time and with his previous tag-team partner Curtis Axel having been released, hopefully he will be repackaged and join his brother on SmackDown.
#3 Dolph Ziggler could be headed to RAW from SmackDown
While WWE still maintains the brand split between all three brands, we have been seeing the rules being relaxed much more of late. Though it was initially believed that the Superstar could only change brands via the annual draft, it looks like many Superstars are being traded by the brands as per need.
Recently, a big name to have jumped ship was AJ Styles who returned to SmackDown after being on RAW for some time. The Phenomenal One has already made a big mark ever since joining SmackDown and has become the new IC Champion.
WrestleVotes says that their source has told them that Dolph Ziggler of SmackDown is set to join Monday Night RAW as the replacement for AJ Styles.
Source: Dolph Ziggler is moving to RAW as part of the AJ Styles “trade” to SmackDown.
Dolph Ziggler had been feuding with Otis over the past few months but with Otis becoming the MITB winner and marching forward, Ziggler was left as an afterthought on Friday Night SmackDown.
#2 Details on backstage heat between SmackDown Superstar AJ Styles and Paul Heyman
As reported earlier, the reason for AJ Styles being moved to SmackDown was his backstage heat with then RAW Executive Director Paul Heyman. Although, Heyman is no longer the ED of RAW, AJ Styles has already become a focal point of SmackDown since returning.
Dave Meltzer of WON revealed that the reason for heat between Heyman and AJ Styles had something to do with the firing of Styles' friends and former teammates, Gallows and Anderson.
Actually the reason was that he was furious that Gallows & Anderson were fired. Blamed Heyman. Classic case of JR/JJ/Laurinaitis syndrome. Vince is the one who made the decision but I suppose he felt Heyman could have fought him on it. So he wanted to go to the side where the guy in charge isn't fighting Vince on something like that either.
Former RAW Tag-Team Champions Luke Gallows and Karl Anderson were two of the multiple Superstars released by WWE due to budget cuts after the COVID-19 pandemic began.
#1 FOX unhappy with Jeff Hardy/Sheamus segment on SmackDown
It has been reported that FOX was not happy with the segment with Sheamus and Jeff Hardy on SmackDown last week and even edited out some of it from its feed.
Last week on SmackDown, The Celtic Warrior had Jeff Hardy undergo a 'drug test' on television where Hardy had to submit his urine sample to the doctor present there. While Hardy did clear his test, he also went on to throw his 'urine' which was in a cup on Sheamus' face.
The Observer (via Cagesideseats) has stated that FOX were not pleased with this angle at all:
On Wrestling Observer Radio, Dave Meltzer indicated that FOX was not happy with Jeff Hardy’s urine angle last week on SmackDown. It violated their Standards and Practices, and was edited off the west coast feed.
SportsKeeda's Gary Cassidy had reported that such an angle would be taking place on SmackDown before it aired. And while many fans quite enjoyed the controversial segment, it looks like we will not be seeing any more of such angles on FOX.
