According to PWInsider, a rematch between AAA Cruiserweight Champion Rey Fenix and Ricky Saints was originally planned for last night&#8217;s taped episode of SmackDown, but that plan was dropped.
Instead of facing Saints, Fenix ended up having a segment with Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn backstage, where Fenix expressed disappointed over Sami&#8217;s actions. Sami refused to help Jimmy Uso against 946.
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.<a href="https://x.com/SamiZayn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SamiZayn</a> has A LOT going on right now, <a href="https://x.com/JohnnyGargano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnnyGargano</a> and <a href="https://x.com/CandiceLeRae?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@CandiceLeRae</a> 😅 <a href="https://t.co/mu00EWCIWZ">pic.twitter.com/mu00EWCIWZ</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2118876296662905337?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Later in a social media exclusive segment, Johnny Gargano confronted Fenix, which led to Fenix challenging Gargano to a fight.
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EXCLUSIVE: <a href="https://x.com/JohnnyGargano?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JohnnyGargano</a> delivers a stern warning to <a href="https://x.com/luchalibreaaa?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@luchalibreaaa</a> Cruiserweight Champion <a href="https://x.com/ReyFenixMx?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ReyFenixMx</a>. <a href="https://t.co/WQ9hSxLiW3">pic.twitter.com/WQ9hSxLiW3</a>
&mdash; WWE (@WWE) <a href="https://x.com/WWE/status/2118903347122217429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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Canceled Plan For Last Night’s SmackDown

The final betting lines for WWE Crown Jewel 2026 suggest a title switch is on the way in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Even though reigning World Tag Team Champions Bron Breakker and Austin Theory walk in with the belts, oddsmakers list them as clear underdogs against Penta and Je&#8217;Von Evans. With the challengers sitting as heavy favorites, the betting market strongly points to the tag team titles changing hands during the event.
The rest of the premium live event card leans toward the established top stars holding their ground. Cody Rhodes enters his Last Man Standing match against Randy Orton as the heaviest favorite of the entire show, expected to finally settle their heated feud.
In the Champion vs. Champion bouts, Roman Reigns is favored to beat his former Bloodline partner Sami Zayn for the Men&#8217;s Crown Jewel Title, while WWE Women&#8217;s Champion Chelsea Green holds the advantage over Women&#8217;s World Champion Liv Morgan.
You can submit your WrestleMoney predictions for Crown Jewel now.

Possible Spoiler For Today’s Crown Jewel PLE

Gunther vs. Finn Balor was the originally planned 5th match for Crown Jewel 2026, but that has been pulled from the show, according to the Wrestling Observer.
Balor and Gunther brawled on last night&#8217;s SmackDown.
As of this writing, only 4 matches are scheduled to take place at today&#8217;s PLE:
&#8211; Men&#8217;s Crown Jewel Championship Match: World Heavyweight Champion Roman Reigns vs. Undisputed WWE Champion Sami Zayn
&#8211; Last Man Standing Match: Cody Rhodes vs. Randy Orton
&#8211; Women&#8217;s Crown Jewel Championship Match: Women&#8217;s World Champion Liv Morgan vs. WWE Women&#8217;s Champion Chelsea Green
&#8211; World Tag Team Championship Match: The Vision (Bron Breakker and Austin Theory) (c) vs. Mr. Money In The Bank Penta and Je&#8217;Von Evans
You can submit your WrestleMoney predictions for Crown Jewel now.

Originally Planned 5th Match Pulled From Crown Jewel

WWE&#8217;s commentary team will not be sitting ringside in Riyadh for Crown Jewel this time around, breaking away from the company&#8217;s regular setup for major international broadcasts.
According to PWInsider, the announce team did not make the flight over to Saudi Arabia with the rest of the touring roster and will instead call all the in-ring action live from WWE headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut.
In the past, commentators have almost always traveled overseas to call the Saudi shows right from the arena floor. Leaving the voices of the product back home serves as yet another piece of WWE&#8217;s broader effort to produce the event remotely from the United States and keep its traveling party noticeably smaller than usual.
Note: You can submit your WrestleMoney predictions for Crown Jewel now.

WWE Changes Its Usual Commentary Setup For Crown Jewel

WWE Hall of Famer Kane aka Glenn Jacobs has emerged as the leading name to step into the U.S. Senate to take over the seat being vacated by Marsha Blackburn.
The opening comes after Blackburn secured a win in the Tennessee governor&#8217;s race, giving her the power to choose her own replacement once she takes office in January to serve until a special election is held in 2028.
Jacobs made it crystal clear he is ready for the role when asked about the possibility on the Fox News Rundown podcast last month, stating directly that he would accept the appointment.
According to The Washington Sun, while Jacobs sits at the front of the line, other notable political figures being considered for the position include Deputy Governor Stuart McWhorter along with U.S. Representatives Tim Burchett and Chuck Fleischmann.

Kane / Glenn Jacobs Could Soon Become A U.S. Senator

On Stephanie McMahon&#8217;s &#8220;What&#8217;s Your Story?&#8221; podcast, RAW Superstar and AAA General Manager Rey Mysterio made the following announcement:
&#8220;The overall vision of AAA and where it was compared to where it is now shows that lucha has made a big impact on wrestling worldwide. I had a few words with Adam Pearce and Nick Aldis, and we&#8217;re going to put together something very special: a classic 5-on-5 Survivor Series match at this year&#8217;s Survivor Series, where it will be Team USA vs. Team Mexico.&#8221;
In an update, Mysterio has now revealed that he will lead Team Mexico in this match.
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Rey Mysterio has revealed that he will lead Team Mexico at Survivor Series <a href="https://t.co/od5taYsYXS">pic.twitter.com/od5taYsYXS</a>
&mdash; WrestleFeed (@WrestleFeedApp) <a href="https://x.com/WrestleFeedApp/status/2118929683798794736?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 7, 2026</a></blockquote>
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WWE Survivor Series 2026 will take place at Daikin Park in Houston, Texas on November 28.

Rey Mysterio Will Lead Team Mexico At Survivor Series 2026

WWE writers had Tiffany Stratton locked in to win the Women&#8217;s Money In The Bank briefcase well ahead of time, with the move serving as a key step toward chasing Chelsea Green for the championship.
According to Fightful Select, WWE officials never wavered on who would walk away with the contract, keeping the planned winners completely steady without any late scrambles or sudden script rewrites in the weeks leading up to the premium live event.
The backstage vision from early on was to use the briefcase win to naturally elevate Stratton into a top challenger spot against Green, ultimately positioning her to win the title from Green down the road.

Canceled Plan For Last Night’s SmackDown

Possible Spoiler For Today’s Crown Jewel PLE

Originally Planned 5th Match Pulled From Crown Jewel

WWE Changes Its Usual Commentary Setup For Crown Jewel

Kane / Glenn Jacobs Could Soon Become A U.S. Senator

Rey Mysterio Will Lead Team Mexico At Survivor Series 2026

Spoiler On Who’s Currently Planned To Win The WWE Women’s Title From Chelsea Green