Multiple Last-Minute Changes Made To SmackDown – Triple H [Video]

Triple H emphasized the need for flexibility in WWE’s creative planning, particularly for major events like WrestleMania, due to the unpredictable nature of live shows.

Speaking to The Press Box, he explained how injuries, illnesses, and last-minute changes often force rewrites, as illustrated by the January 3rd episode of SmackDown.

Triple H described using whiteboards for long-term planning, likening it to solving a jigsaw puzzle. He shared how unexpected medical updates — such as injuries worsening or talent falling ill — can disrupt even finalized scripts.

For example, Friday’s SmackDown underwent significant changes after a talent’s MRI revealed worse-than-expected results, followed by another performer being sent home with the flu just before the show.

“This Friday night, we had the show written up, and it was really good, and it moved a lot of stories forward. Then we get word talent are injured, and it’s, ‘Went in …