— Kevin Dunn, a stalwart at the helm of WWE’s production team, submitted his resignation at the close of 2023, culminating a lengthy career. Since his departure, noticeable changes have emerged in certain aspects of the company’s TV production. According to a report from fightfulselect.com, shifts are occurring in line with approaches Dunn was previously opposed to.

— Noteworthy examples include videos featured on both WWE Raw and WWE Smackdown. On Raw, a segment showcased Chelsea Green and Piper Niven at a club confronting Kayden Carter and Katana Chance. Meanwhile, on Smackdown, another video highlighted Butch and Tyler Bate. The report indicates that the presentation of these segments closely aligns with what has been happening in NXT for the past few years. Triple H, allowing Jeremy Borash to assemble and lead a team away from Dunn’s scrutiny, oversaw NXT production. With Dunn’s departure, the prospect of incorporating similar features on Raw and Smackdown is now apparent.

— The report also mentions that individuals backstage responsible for crafting promos have spoken favorably about the new process and the creative freedom it affords. One source believes that if Dunn were still directing, the segments would have been cut differently, but the new approach allows characters to breathe, letting the segments play out more naturally. Both examples mentioned above have been well-received internally.