WWE SmackDown is the second longest running weekly TV show in the company's history since debuting in 1999. Based on the catchphrase introduced by The Rock, the

Dave Meltzer of the "Wrestling Observer Newsletter" broke down the financials of "SmackDown"'s expansion, claiming that although USA pays WWE less per hour for "Smackdown" than FOX did ($96.3 million vs.

It looks like WWE SmackDown will be getting a third hour in the near future. WWE SmackDown has been a two-hour show since its inception. That looks to change, according to a new report from WrestleVotes on WrestleVotes Radio.

WWE Smackdown will undergo another significant change next year. With Monday Night Raw moving to Netflix in January 2025, Smackdown will now be adding a third hour starting the same time, according to a report by Wrestle Votes Radio.

As we previously reported here on eWn, WWE Friday Night SmackDown will transition to a three-hour format in January 2025.

WWE is reportedly making a significant change to SmackDown after RAW leaves the USA Network. Recently, FOX has ended its partnership with WWE, where it served as SmackDown’s broadcast partner since 2019.

The latest rumors, including SmackDown moving to a three hour format, WWE signs the Lucha Bros to multi-year deal, John Cena retirement tour opponent, Kevin Owens contract offer and AEW interest, and more!

One huge change will be made to WWE Friday Night SmackDown at the start of 2025. WWE programming is already […]

WWE fans can expect more action on Friday nights, whether they like it or not. According to a report by WrestleVotes Radio, WWE Smackdown will be given an extra hour on USA Network starting in January.