Reported reason retired WWE Superstar Jason Jordan had to take triple duty on WWE SmackDown
Former WWE Superstar Jason Jordan had to take on a major role during this week's episode of SmackDown, pulling triple duty. Reportedly, this is due to recent cutbacks in producer positions.
While over the last two years, WWE has gone through hundreds of releases, earlier this year in July, they released two more stars from backstage roles. The company was looking to fill empty producer positions in the company by bringing in Ariya Daivari and Curtis Axel and giving them producer tryouts.
However, both were reportedly released in July, with other producers having to take on more responsibility as a result.
According to a recent report by Fightful Select, Jason Jordan had to produce three separate matches and segments. This was mainly due to a lack of producers in the promotion. The retired star was the one producing the match between The Brawling Brutes and Imperium to start the show and was also the one in charge of the Braun Strowman and Alpha Academy segment.
He was also the one in charge of the SmackDown Dark Match between The Street Profits and The Usos.
TJ produced the Control segment with Bliss, Belair & Asuka segment as well as the Control vs Dana Tamina match on #WWERAW
Raquel & Aliyah vs Shotzi Xia Li was produced by Kenny Dykstra. Jason Jordan produced the Liv Morgan contract signing on #SMACKDOWN https://t.co/2ITIIelsEs
Jason Jordan's work is well received by talent backstage
Jordan's in-ring career was cut short due to a severe injury to his neck that left him unable to take any more bumps. In early 2021, Chad Gable stated that he was working on making an in-ring comeback in the future.
“Speaking from a personal standpoint, he became one of my best friends throughout the [WWE] process and still is. It’s unfortunate what happened to him with his injury, but you never say never. He’s working on it, he’s trying to get back. And who knows, a reunion is always something I would never be against.”
I’m ready to attack this week and make huge improvements! I’ve been trying to keep my eye on the prize and look at the big picture. I’m still on the road to recovery and I’m very optimistic about getting back to where I belong! https://t.co/hven7dXOFF
Given Edge and Daniel Bryan, both made comebacks from severe injuries, fans will be looking to see if Jordan can make a similar return down the road. Until then, his work as a producer has earned him praise.
According to a report last year, Jason Jordan's work as a backstage producer has made him one of the more senior workers, getting promoted to lead producer. The report also stated that backstage feeling was that Jordan was "excellent in his new responsibilities."
In his role as a producer, he has been responsible for some of the best-rated segments on WWE TV.
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