NXT Stars Backstage At Tonight's SmackDown Live, New Match Announced, Top Raw Star of 2017

- There are a number of reports that NXT stars Billie Kay and Peyton Royce are backstage at tonight's SmackDown Live taping. PWInsider is reporting that it is likely they are just visiting as the WWE Performance Center is located nearby and it is common for talent to drop in and visit.

- WWE has announced Zack Ryder vs. Mojo Rawley for tonight’s episode of SmackDown Live. The match is part of the WWE United States Championship tournament.

- The official WWE website site has a new poll asking fans who was the top Raw Superstar of 2017. As of this writing, 26% voted for Braun Strowman while 17% voted for Dean Ambrose, 17% voted for WWE Intercontinental Champion Roman Reigns, 8% for Finn Balor, 7% for RAW Women's Champion Alexa Bliss, 6% for WWE Universal Champion Brock Lesnar, 6% for The Miz, 6% for RAW Tag Team Champion Seth Rollins, 2% for Bayley, 2% for Samoa Joe, 2% for WWE Cruiserweight Champion Enzo Amore and 1% for Bray Wyatt.