– After a series of high profile losses, there is an effort being made in WWE to protect Ryback in his feud with John Cena. A gimmick match is being discussed for their expected match at Extreme Rules, with a tables match the likely stipulation. WWE already has them working a tables match on the European tour.
– Here are tonight’s confirmed WWE SmackDown matches:
- Fandango vs. Santino Marella
- Kofi Kingston vs. Wade Barrett
- Jack Swagger vs. Alberto Del Rio
- The Great Khali, Hornswoggle, and Natalya vs. Primo, Epico, and Rosa Mendes
- Randy Orton and Sheamus vs. Big Show and Mark Henry