RAW General Manager Adam Pearce sent a direct message to Nick Aldis, the current General Manager of WWE SmackDown, after a recent announcement involving both brands. The communication came ahead of this week’s WWE SmackDown episode, highlighting the ongoing collaboration between the two WWE executives.
Nick Aldis revealed that Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes would partner with Randy Orton to face The Vision’s Bron Breakker and Bronson Reed in a tag team match. Although Breakker and Reed belong to the RAW roster, Aldis confirmed he had spoken with Pearce by phone, and they agreed to let this inter-brand match take place on Friday night’s show. Pearce acknowledged this cooperation with a lighthearted reply.
“Pleasure doing biz, Briz. It is official,” Adam Pearce wrote.
Recent SmackDown Confrontations and Upcoming Matches Shape WWE Storylines
On the last SmackDown broadcast, The Vision confronted Cody Rhodes, which led to Randy Orton stepping in for a timely rescue. This sequence further set the stage for Rhodes’s upcoming title match against Seth Rollins for the Crown Jewel Championship at the Premier Live Event (PLE) on October 11. These developments continue to build momentum between WWE’s top stars across both brands.
Sam Roberts Calls for Accountability on Referee Conduct at Wrestlepalooza
WWE analyst Sam Roberts recently voiced concerns about officiating during Wrestlepalooza, specifically regarding referee Jessika Carr’s management of a Mixed Tag Team Match. The bout featured AJ Lee, making her in-ring return after ten years to team with her husband CM Punk against Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
Roberts praised Carr but noted that she seemed to allow the match to progress with very loose rule enforcement, which could prompt action from management.
“We love Jessika Carr as a referee, but I mean, she just decided to let bygones be bygones in this one. As a fan, I appreciate that she let everything go. I do wonder if a general manager is gonna be like, ‘Hey, there are rules in matches. What were you doing out there?’ But as a fan, I was like, ‘This is great.’ Just watching them go at it,” Sam Roberts said.
The debate over referee discretion highlights ongoing complexities in maintaining order while delivering entertaining matches, a balance that WWE officials like Adam Pearce must navigate carefully.
Potential for Increased Interactions Between RAW and SmackDown Stars
The arrangement allowing Breakker and Reed from RAW to compete on SmackDown could signal more cross-brand appearances in the future. Fans and insiders alike are curious whether other WWE RAW performers will feature on Friday night’s show, which may lead to additional storyline intertwining between the two brands. This dynamic underscores the evolving structure of WWE programming as it emphasizes collaboration and fresh matchups.
Implications for WWE’s Management and Storytelling Moving Forward
Adam Pearce’s open communication with Nick Aldis and the referee accountability issues raised by Sam Roberts illustrate the operational challenges faced by WWE leadership. Balancing inter-brand cooperation while maintaining in-ring discipline requires constant oversight, especially with high-profile matches on the horizon such as the Crown Jewel Championship. The unfolding narratives and management decisions will shape not only individual storylines but also the broader presentation of WWE content across multiple platforms.
Pleasure doing biz, Briz.
It is official. https://t.co/4vcT4QatF4— Adam Pearce (@ScrapDaddyAP) September 30, 2025
