Why WWE Cut Paige’s August 14 SmackDown Promo Revealed
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Key Points:
- WWE had Paige’s promo ready for the August 14 episode of SmackDown but cut it from the televised broadcast due to unspecified "logistical reasons," likely related to the show's recent reduction from three hours to two.
- Despite being removed from TV, WWE posted the promo footage online after the show, indicating the segment was still part of the storyline and not dropped entirely.
- Paige's promo addressed Nikki Bella, accusing her of jealousy and attempting to rewrite their history, signaling that their feud remains active.
- The reduction in SmackDown's runtime has led to more segments being filmed but cut from the broadcast, with Paige openly expressing dissatisfaction about women’s television time being reduced.
- WWE continues to manage limited airtime by pushing some content to online platforms, reflecting challenges in fitting all planned segments into the shorter SmackDown format.
