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Elias, who has been out of action since September with an ankle issue, returned during a backstage vignette on tonight's Friday Night Smackdown, so he is offiically part of that brand.
Alexa Bliss, who was expected back as she's advertised for a Starrcade bout on the WWE Network this weekend, also returned on Smackdown, rescuing Nikki Cross from Sonya Deville and Mandy Rose.
With the vignette announcing Sheamus' return, that was three talents brought back into Smackdown storylines this week.
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