Backstage news reveal that SmackDown will have a big change in the show time format, following WWE Raw's switch to Netflix.

According to a report from WrestleVotes Radio, WWE SmackDown is expected to follow in RAW’s footsteps and transition to a three-hour format in January 2025.

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.

Some massive changes are upon WWE programming starting this fall with all the weekly shows of the company changing their current residencies on cable platforms. WWE SmackDown has already witnessed a move and it’s reportedly being extended.

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 […]

SmackDown will be given an extra hour on USA Network when RAW moves to Netflix in January 2025. That could be a permanent move, even though nothing has been made official from WWE