Tonight, WWE will host a new edition of SmackDown from the Resch Center in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and according to information from the reputable PWInsider, Axiom and Gable Steveson, NXT superstars, are in the same city where the event will take place.
At the moment, it is unknown if either of the two will be part of the show, but, having been summoned, it would be normal for the company to have plans for them, either on the televised program or in an unaired dark match.
If Axiom participates, it would be his second SmackDown in the last month. On November 17, the Spanish wrestler made his debut on the main roster and faced Dragon Lee in a match that was well-received by fans and the press.
On that occasion, Axiom was also summoned at the last minute to later appear on the show, so the same dynamic could be repeated. Although he is currently part of the NXT roster, his presence in these two episodes of SmackDown could indicate that the company is considering the option of promoting him to the main roster.
As for Gable Steveson, the Olympic athlete's status in WWE is a complete mystery. His last television appearance took place in July, and since then, he has only competed in NXT house shows. It is worth noting that the reception of his debut match against Baron Corbin at The Great American Bash was very negative and raised significant doubts. Tonight, we will see if the company is looking to take a different direction with him.