More WWE SmackDown spoilers for tonight; Backstage update on Paul Heyman, WWE ID, Jey Uso and SNME

More spoiler news and backstage clues have emerged from tonight’s WWE SmackDown show at the KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York.

– The SmackDown roster flew to Buffalo, New York from Europe on the ongoing 2024 WWE European Tour. They’re coming to TV tonight straight from the multi-day UK tour.

– As previously mentioned, WWE plans to hold a ceremony to recognize the Undisputed Tribal Chieftain as part of the show tonight.

– Paul Heyman is at the show in Buffalo tonight. Whether that’s relevant or not remains to be seen, as he’s not listed in the show’s internal rundown. Heyman has been appearing on WWE TV and Premium Live events during his current storyline break since being powerbombed through a table by Solo Sikoa and The Bloodline.

– WWE is also promoting tonight’s show featuring Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes and Sami Zayn, as well as WWE Tag Team Champions The Motor City Machine Guns (Alex Shelley and Chris Sabin) in “The Grayson Waller Effect.”

– “Main Event” Jey Uso’s merchandise sales are said to be strong for Fanatics.

– WWE opens tickets to Saturday Night’s Main Event to give the show an old-school feel and 360-degree atmosphere.

– The WWE ID deals announced in the last few days have been in the works for a while.

– Julia Hart is headed to her return to AEW television. Brody King has repeatedly hinted at this in recent media interviews.

(H/T: Fightful Select)