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BACKSTAGE NOTES FROM SMACKDOWN IN MEMPHIS

By Mike Johnson on 2023-01-07 00:50:00

For those who were wondering, Vince McMahon was not backstage at Smackdown last night in Memphis. 

Triple H ran the taping.

It does not appear there was any meeting with talents at the taping regarding the return of Vince McMahon.

Wiliam Regal was backstage at the taping, the first WWE event he has attended since officially returning to the company as a Vice President this week.

For those who asked about Jerry Lawler's restaurant in Memphis after Drew McIntyre and Sheamus' promo on Smackdown, you can find details at this link.  Lawler was at the BBQ eatery after the taping visiting with fans.

The “Whoop That Trick” chant at Sonya Deville during the Charlotte Flair face-off happened because that chant is a regular hallmark at Memphis Grizzlies games.

Bray Wyatt was not backstage at the taping.

After the taping ended, The Street Profits defeated Imperium.

WWE NXT star Tegan Nox wrestled Xia Li before the taping began.  We haven't heard what the finish was.

WWE was selling a "Memphis 3:16" t-shirt at the taping.

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