— Tonight’s WWE Raw promises to be a big event with the fallout from Survivor Series as well as a celebration for The New Day top. While not confirmed by WWE but hotly rumored over the last week or two, Big E is indeed backstage at tonight’s show and will no doubt be making an appearance, though it is closely guarded exactly what his role will be.

— PWInsiderelite.com reports that a number of Smackdown brand talents have also been spotted backstage including Cody Rhodes, Solo Sikoa, Naomi, Nia Jax and Jimmy Uso. As always, it’s not known whether any or all of them appear on TV or if they will be used in dark segments/matches intended for the live audience.

— WrestleVotes reports that CM Punk will kick off tonight’s episode.