As previously reported, PWInsider.com noted that this week’s episode of WWE SmackDown, which was taped earlier in London, leaked across various online platforms ahead of its airing this Friday. This leak has caused “internal unhappiness” within the company.
According to Fightful Select, WWE’s frustration regarding the leak is indeed warranted. The report indicates that WWE sources have informed them that the decision to tape SmackDown earlier was made because it was more logistically feasible than sending the roster to Riyadh to film the show on Friday.
Additionally, the report mentioned that more layoffs occurred within the WWE office on Friday, just before SmackDown aired. There are currently no details about which staff members were terminated, but updates will be provided as they become available.