WWE Payback Kickoff Pre-Show Match, John Laurinaitis On Daniel Bryan, SmackDown Main Event
- WWE has announced that Damien Sandow as Macho Mandow and Curtis Axel will face The Ascension on the WWE Payback Kickoff Pre-show this Sunday.
- Kane will face Roman Reigns on this Thursday's WWE SmackDown. Due to how their match ended on RAW tonight, there must be a winner by pinfall or submission.
- John Laurinaitis tweeted the following after Daniel Bryan vacated the Intercontinental Title on RAW tonight:
I have respect for Daniel Bryan, his values and considerations for the WWE Universe. #PeoplePower @WWE @WWEUniverse he is truly a Champion
? John Laurinaitis (@JohnLaurinaitis) May 12, 2015