Backstage Notes From Last Night’s WWE SmackDown

Last night’s edition of WWE SmackDown marked the go-home show before WrestleMania 42. Fightful Select had some additional details and notes from last night’s live USA Network broadcast.

It’s said that this week’s episode was internally titled, “WrestleMania SmackDown.” Also, Randy Orton’s promo segment reportedly didn’t have a writer or producer internally listed

Additionally, the closing segment for WWE SmackDown, featuring WWE Champion Cody Rhodes and World Heavyweight Champion CM Punk, didn’t have a writer or producer listed either.

This week’s show featured Royce Keys winning the Andre the Giant Battle Royal. Tiffany Stratton also defeated Jordynne Grace to earn a future WWE Women’s US Title shot against Giulia.