Vince McMahon and Triple H were not at Smackdown Live, leaving Michael Hayes and Kevin Dunn in charge. Triple H is of course recovering from surgery. I wouldn't assume any creative moves were done because they weren't present.
Zelina Vega has been cleared to return to action.
Raw drew 2.45 million viewers Monday, very close to last week's episode.
AJ Styles' WWE Championship loss was possibly a way for him to not have to lose to Brock Lesnar again. We'll see how Daniel Bryan fares at Survivor Series and beyond; it's certainly a new direction for Smackdown Live.
For my take on yesterday's PWInsider.com questions:
1. I'm under the impression the "timekeeper" just rings the bell when the referee tells them to.
2. I don't think so. I think it was more that they wanted a big international-themed event on the big international show. It's not like Punk and ROH the only ones to ever say that.
3. I'd definitely like to see it be for something more important than bragging rights between Shane and Stephanie. For instance, the winning brand could pick someone from the losing team to join their roster. Now THAT would be big.
4. I mean it's not like two people in a relationship always agree/get along! I definitely think they could make it part of the storyline after Survivor Series, though. They just have to be careful with how much they use a non-wrestler in an angle.
5. She might be. Shayna Baszler is another possibility as WrestleMania season approaches.
More wrestling tomorrow.
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