WWE Rumor Roundup: Vince McMahon's backstage reaction to SmackDown, another travel issue for company, Superstars' decision on future Saudi Arabia shows, and more - 2nd November, 2019

#5 Who was in charge backstage at SmackDown?

Triple H and Vince McMahon

Despite this week's SmackDown being an NXT heavy show, it was Vince McMahon who was calling the shots, rather than Triple H, who is the head of NXT.

Dave Meltzer of Wrestling Observer Newsletter has reported that Triple H came up with the ideas for the show but it was McMahon who approved the show. The WWE Chairman rewrote the show when it was learnt that the WWE Superstars would not make it back in time from Saudi Arabia for SmackDown.

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#6 Vince McMahon's booking decision for Adam Cole's match against Daniel Bryan

Daniel Bryan and Adam Cole faced off for the NXT Championship on SmackDown

The highlight of this week's SmackDown was the main event where Adam Cole defended his NXT Championship against Daniel Bryan. This was the first time these two supremely gifted Superstars met in the ring and they put on a masterclass.

According to Dave Meltzer, it was Vince McMahon's decision to allow Adam Cole to defeat Daniel Bryan "clean" on SmackDown.

Vince made the final call https://t.co/xSAg2Pgbb1

— Dave Meltzer (@davemeltzerWON) November 2, 2019

Cole defeated Bryan and then the NXT Superstars who invaded SmackDown arrived at the ring, with Triple H sending a message to both RAW and SmackDown ahead of Survivor Series.

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