WWE will tape tonight’s NXT finale and this week’s SmackDown from the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. On NXT tonight, the winner of the season will be crowned. Drew McIntyre vs. Kofi Kingston for the Intercontinental Title is confirmed for SmackDown while Rey Mysterio vs. Big Show vs. Jack Swagger is advertised as the dark main event.
– RAW Superstar Ezekiel Jackson noted on Twitter yesterday that he was still a few months away from returning to the ring. Jackson has been out of action with a torn quadriceps since April.
– Jim Ross wrote the following on Twitter regarding last night’s RAW:
“Michael Cole entered Raw 2nite in Austin to what music? ‘BOOMER SOONER!’ Now THAT’S heat.”
“Sign Guy’s got front row seats @ Raw. Raw feels fresh 2nite. Like the newness. Truth’s elevating, Bryan’s excellent, Uso’s & Bourne…yes!”