AJ Styles and Shinsuke Nakamura have both been absent from WWE television but are confirmed to be healthy and participating in live events in Europe ahead of the Bash in Berlin. Styles hinted that his recent tour in Japan might be his last, emphasizing the significance of his mask tradition during his entrances there. The Road to Bash in Berlin tour has involved several WWE stars interacting with Borussia Dortmund players, highlighting the crossover between sports and entertainment. WWE's upcoming Bash in Berlin event marks a significant expansion for the company, featuring notable matches including Gunther versus Randy Orton for the World Heavyweight Championship. Additionally, WWE officials are pleased with the in-ring storytelling of Andrade and Carmelo Hayes, who continue to engage fans through their performances without heavy reliance on promos. WWE SmackDown is set to return to the USA Network in September with Michael Cole and Corey Graves as the commentary team.