On June 30th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, WWE RAW aired two hours earlier than usual to accommodate a quickly taped episode of SmackDown. This pre-recorded SmackDown episode was scheduled to air on Friday, July 4th, as WWE officials planned to take a holiday instead of broadcasting live. An exciting behind-the-scenes highlight was the presence of former WCW announcer Mark Madden, a Pittsburgh native and local radio personality. Madden shared a selfie with Charlotte Flair on Twitter, praising her as a “bright, shining star” and expressed his admiration for WWE talent throughout the night. He also mentioned conversations with various WWE figures including Shane Helms, William Regal, Road Dogg, Nick Aldis, Pete Dunne, Shawn Daivari, CM Punk, and Cody Rhodes, who Madden wished a happy birthday to and called a genius. Madden was particularly impressed by Bron Breakker’s performance during the live main event alongside Bronson Reid, Penta, and Sami Zain.
Fan Take: This glimpse behind the scenes adds an exciting layer for WWE fans, showing the deep connections and respect among wrestling personalities. It also highlights WWE’s continuous talent development, with stars like Bron Breakker shining brightly, promising thrilling future storylines for the sport.
