WWE NXT Star Returns, Post-RAW News, SD! Ratings
– Darren Young made his return to World Wrestling Entertainment airwaves during Monday's Raw, participating in the 20-Man Battle Royal to determine the No. 1 contender for Randy Orton's WWE Championship. He was eliminated by former Nexus cohorts Wade Barrett and Justin Gabriel.
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– Prior to the live broadcast, Young took part in a match taped for Thursday's episode of WWE Superstars on WGN America. He squared off against William Regal. Also taped for the program was a bout between The Hart Dynasty and The Usos.
– Randy Orton beat Sheamus in a dark match following Monday's Raw broadcast.
– The Countdown To SmackDown! broadcast that preceded the premiere of SmackDown on Syfy drew a 0.49 cable rating, with 652,000 viewers.