Updated
Updated · Asbury Park Press · Jun 26
WWE Airs 3-Hour SmackDown From London's O2 Arena Ahead of Night of Champions
Updated
Updated · Asbury Park Press · Jun 26

WWE Airs 3-Hour SmackDown From London's O2 Arena Ahead of Night of Champions

3 articles · Updated · Asbury Park Press · Jun 26

Summary

  • WWE's Friday Night SmackDown airs at 8 p.m. EST on USA from London's O2 Arena, with this week's episode expanded to three hours.
  • The show serves as the final TV stop before Night of Champions, with Cody Rhodes set to address Gunther and Sami Zayn.
  • The card also includes Giulia vs. Kiana James, Jade Cargill vs. Chelsea Green, Paige vs. Jacy Jayne, and Rey Fenix vs. Nathan Frazer for the AAA Cruiserweight Championship.
  • SmackDown streams on Peacock the day after its cable broadcast, giving fans a replay option before the premium live event.

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