WWE have announced that Smackdown will be moving to the USA network, the channel that currently airs Monday Night Raw
USA Network Chris McCumber said;
“WWE consistently delivers one of the largest and most socially engaged live audiences in entertainment and we’re excited to expand our long-standing relationship and be the true cable home for the WWE fan”
Smackdown is currently considered the companies B show and currently airs on SyFy. However, The move would allow for much more crossover promotion between the two shows and could possibly improve ratings
USA Network seems to be pushing alot of WWE programming, with Raw, SmackDown and Tough Enough starting early next year. Smackdown will air Thursday, January 7 at 8/7c. There is currently no word on how this will change WWE’ deal with Sky Sports, if at all.
- Written by Jade-Louise