Hi, I'm Donna, the editor for WWE at EssentiallySports. I help our writers dot their i's, cross their t's, and ensure they get all their facts straight. I am particularly invested in the world of wrestling since it's unlike any other sport currently televised. The thought put behind orchestrating wacky storylines and building hype for months on end is incredible and something that I enjoy keeping track of. Particularly, I like the shenanigans Rhea Ripley and Dominik Mysterio get up to as part of The Judgment Day, as well as watching what up-and-coming talents have to offer over at NXT.

During my time at ES, I have been doing live coverage of WWE SmackDown which currently hosts our ?Head of the Table? Roman Reigns. Prior to this, I worked as a reporter for a national newspaper, covering investigative stories on education, space, science, and tech. While these might seem worlds apart, I still enjoy getting into the nitty gritty of stories here at ES, picking apart details and finding out facts about wrestlers that most would overlook. In my spare time, I enjoy delving into my hobbies: writing, drawing, or just goofing off with my cat.

This episode of WWE SmackDown has been an impressive one. With Triple H dissing Dwayne Johnson right at the opening and the fate of the WWE World Heavyweight Championship being decided. However, a new face was seen on the show to everyone’s surprise. 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney was seen on SmackDown tonight. With the National Series of NASCAR kicking off this February, Johnson was announced as the Grand Marshal for the 2024 NASCAR season-opening DAYTONA 500. The Hollywood star is among the most famous sports personnel in the world and will be bringing his charm and charisma to NASCAR. After this announcement, it was a surprise to see 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney on the show. Social media posts indicate that he spent some time with Triple H in the empty arena before the show started. He even posed with Hunter for photos. 

After Dwayne Johnson was linked to this year's Daytona 500 NASCAR event, 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney was seen on SmackDown.

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