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[09/17/24 - 10:04 AM]
WWE's Iconic "Saturday Night's Main Event" Returns to NBC on December 14 in Primetime
This marks the first primetime special, which will air quarterly on NBC and Peacock, as part of WWE's new, five-year domestic media rights partnership with NBCUniversal, which officially kicked off last Friday with "SmackDown" on USA Network.

[05/09/24 - 02:02 PM]
A Dynamic Lineup of Fresh Originals, Exclusive Live Sports, Returning Hits and Beloved Franchises Supercharge NBCUniversal's Cable Portfolio Across Bravo, E!, Oxygen True Crime, Syfy and USA Network for 2024-25 Season
New series highlights across the portfolio include "Making It in Manhattan" (Bravo), "Revival" (Syfy) and "Untitled Cori Broadus and Snoop Dogg Project" (E!).

[01/23/24 - 04:31 AM]
Netflix to Become New Home of "WWE Raw" Beginning 2025
This marks a major programming shift as Raw leaves linear television for the first time since its inception 31 years ago.

[09/21/23 - 06:01 AM]
"SmackDown" Returns to USA Network as Part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal
Additionally, beginning in the 2024/25 season, WWE will produce four primetime specials per year that will air on NBC, marking the first time WWE will air on the network in primetime.

[07/11/23 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Announces All Original Fall 2023 Slate with All-New Animated and Unscripted Series
The fall season kicks off with a night of music and mystery Tuesday, September 19 with all-new episodes of "Celebrity Name That Tune," hosted by Jane Krakowski and band leader Randy Jackson (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT), followed by the season premiere of "I Can See Your Voice" (9:00-10:00 PM ET/PT).

[06/06/22 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2022-2023 Season
Newcomer "Monarch" will kick things off with a special post-NFL debut on Sunday, September 11 before settling into its regular Tuesday, 9:00/8:00c time period on September 20.

[07/26/21 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2021-2022 Season
The network will roll out its lineup during the traditional premiere week of September 20-26.

[05/17/21 - 02:00 PM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Schedule for 2021-2022 Season
The all-new dramas joining the already strong lineup of dramas, animated comedies and unscripted on FOX are "The Big Leap" and "Our Kind of People."

[10/07/20 - 12:03 PM]
FOX Sports Celebrates Season Two of "Friday Night Smackdown" with a Slate of WWE Specials
On Sunday, October 11, catch "WWE: The Best Moments of 2020," an exciting look back at the year's biggest stars and most memorable moments in WWE.

[06/01/20 - 06:01 AM]
WWE(R) Introduces the New Free Version of WWE(R) Network
"The launch of WWE Network's Free Version is a key component of our company's digitization strategy and a new way for all fans to be able to experience premium WWE content," said Jayar Donlan.

[05/11/20 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces Fall 2020 Schedule
The all-new series premiering this fall are "neXt" and "Filthy Rich."

[10/24/19 - 12:00 PM]
FOX Announces Winter Premiere Dates
Said lineup kicks off with the premiere of "Flirty Dancing" on Sunday, December 29.

[09/26/19 - 06:26 AM]
FOX Sports Announces "WWE Backstage" on FS1
The hour-long, weekly show offers viewers the latest WWE news every Tuesday at 11:00/10:C00c, beginning Tuesday, November 5 on FS1.

[09/18/19 - 12:14 PM]
FOX Sports Announces WWE Programming Ahead of "Friday Night Smackdown" Debut
FOX Sports presents a slate of special programming, pre-event coverage and cross-platform integrations in anticipation of the marquee event.

[09/17/19 - 11:01 AM]
FOX Sports Preps for "Friday Night Smackdown's" Big Move with WWE Moving Truck Tour Across America
WWE Superstars will make appearances at each stop including Seth Rollins, Charlotte Flair, Becky Lynch, Booker T and more.

[08/30/19 - 10:03 AM]
"We're All Superstars": New Campaign Launches WWE's "Friday Night Smackdown" on FOX
The campaign will consist of four total spots, with three fan-focused videos debuting in the coming weeks.

[08/12/19 - 06:14 AM]
WWE(R) and FOX Sports Celebrate "Smackdown's" 20th Anniversary on October 4
WWE Superstars past and present will be on hand at Staples Center to celebrate the occasion including Kurt Angle, Lita, Mick Foley, Booker T, Hulk Hogan, Trish Stratus, Goldberg, Jerry Lawler, Mark Henry, Ric Flair and Sting.

[06/24/19 - 10:30 AM]
FOX Announces Fall Premiere Dates for the 2019-2020 Season
Look for the bulk of said lineup following the network's presentation of the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards on September 22.

[05/13/19 - 06:00 AM]
FOX Announces New Primetime Schedule for 2019-2020 Season
Look for new dramas "Prodigal Son" and "Not Just Me" plus animated comedy "Bless the Harts" this fall.

[12/19/18 - 10:12 AM]
USA Network Ends 2018 on Top: #1 Cable Entertainment Network for 13th Straight Year
USA further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[08/15/18 - 05:50 PM]
USA Picks Up 14 More Episodes of "Miz & Mrs"
The additional back-half order announcement was made tonight on "Smackdown Live."

[06/26/18 - 02:01 PM]
WWE(R) Secures Multi-Year Media Rights Deals with USA Network and Fox Sports
As part of these five-year agreements, "Monday Night Raw" will continue to air on USA Network; and Fox Sports will distribute "SmackDown Live" each Friday on Fox broadcast network.

[05/21/18 - 11:50 PM]
Development Update: Monday, May 21
Updates include: Amazon renews "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" for a third season; FOX to take over "WWE Smackdown" from USA; and Amazon in talks to pick up Syfy's "The Expanse."

[03/29/18 - 08:01 AM]
USA Network to Celebrate the Biggest WWE(R) Event of the Year with "WrestleMania(R) Week"
Throughout the week of April 2, the network will broadcast special event programming leading up to annual event.

[01/08/18 - 06:47 PM]
New Unscripted Series "Miz & Mrs." (WT), Following the Lives of WWE(R) Superstars The Miz and Maryse, To Air on USA Network
The six-episode, half-hour series will feature the pair, known for being larger than life both in and out of the ring, as they become parents for the first time.

[12/19/17 - 03:32 PM]
USA Network #1 for Unprecedented 12th Straight Year
USA further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/05/17 - 07:00 AM]
USA Network to Feature "WWE(R) Holiday Week" Week of December 11
Highlights include "NXT(R)" for the first time ever on its air, as well as the 15th annual "WWE(R) Tribute to the Troops" celebration.

[10/30/17 - 07:01 AM]
WWE(R) to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of "Raw(R)" Live on USA Network on January 22
"We look forward to celebrating this unmatched milestone with our fans around the world, but 25 years only marks the beginning of WWE surprising, delighting and entertaining generations to come," said Vince McMahon.

[04/13/17 - 01:07 PM]
USA Network Enters the Upfront Season as the #1 Cable Entertainment Network in Key Demos
For the 2017-18 Upfront season, USA is offering an ambitious lineup of shows focused on strong storytelling that feature bold and authentic characters.

[03/21/17 - 08:01 AM]
USA Network to Air Live "WrestleMania" Kickoff Show on Sunday, April 2 at 6/5c
Additionally, fans can tune in to the "WWE Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony" special following "Monday Night Raw" on Monday, April 3.

[03/06/17 - 02:00 PM]
Hit Competition Series "Team Ninja Warrior" Moves to USA Network
The Esquire Network series will move to USA on Tuesday nights after "WWE Smackdown" beginning April 18.

[12/15/16 - 10:35 AM]
USA Network Set to End 2016 as #1 Entertainment Cable Network in Total Viewers for 11th Straight Year
USA further spins the numbers for the year to date.

[12/07/16 - 01:45 PM]
USA Rings in the Holidays with WWE(R) Airing Special Programming the Week of December 12
Look for the annual "Tribute to the Troops" on Wednesday, December 14 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/25/16 - 06:01 AM]
"Smackdown" Going Live on USA Network Beginning Tuesday, July 19
Immediately following "Smackdown," USA Network will premiere the new original drama "Shooter," starring Ryan Phillippe.

[04/14/16 - 08:56 AM]
USA Network Unveils New Brand Positioning, "We The Bold"
Building upon USA's rich characters-driven history, "We The Bold" reflects the values and interests of today's modern audiences by evoking courage, resiliency, risk-taking and authenticity.

[03/18/16 - 12:35 PM]
USA Network to Premiere Live Wrestlemania Kickoff Show on Sunday, April 3
Between March 31 and April 7, the network will feature multiple events.

[12/22/15 - 10:05 AM]
USA Network on Track to Finish 10th Consecutive Year as #1
USA spins the numbers for the year to date.

[11/19/15 - 09:00 AM]
"WWE(R) Week" to Kick Off December 20th on USA Network, Featuring the 2015 WWE Slammy Awards and WWE Tribute to the Troops(R)
On Sunday, December 20, from 8pm-10pm ET, USA will air "Santa's Little Helper," an original comedy from WWE Studios and 20th Century Fox.

[11/04/15 - 07:40 AM]
USA Network Sets January Premieres for "Smackdown(R)" and "Suits"
They're due on Thursday, January 7 and Wednesday, January 27, respectively.

[08/12/15 - 08:00 AM]
USA Network Announcements - The Epic Drama "Colony" Will Premiere on Thursday, January 14
Plus: fall premiere dates for "Satisfaction," "Chrisley Knows Best" and "Donny!"

[04/07/15 - 08:43 AM]
"WWE Smackdown" Moves to USA Network in 1Q2016, Joining "Monday Night Raw" and Reality Series "WWE Tough Enough"
Earlier this year, USA announced the renewal of "WWE Tough Enough," premiering Tuesday, June 23 at 8:00/7:00c.

[01/13/15 - 07:47 AM]
"Smackdown(R)" Moves to Thursday Nights on Syfy Beginning January 15 at 8PM
The name SmackDown came from WWE Superstar Dwayne "The Rock(R)" Johnson's popular catchphrase, "Lay the Smackdown."

[11/17/14 - 11:15 AM]
"WWE Week" on USA Network Kicks Off December 15
On Wednesday, December 17 from 8-10pm ET, USA will air "WWE Tribute to the Troops."

[11/11/14 - 07:06 AM]
Syfy Celebrates Thanksgiving Weekend with "Helix" Black Goo Friday Marathon
Plus: "Haven" (7PM), "SmackDown" (8PM) and "Z Nation" (10PM) will comprise the Friday primetime schedule.

[11/06/14 - 07:16 AM]
"Smackdown(R)" Moves to Thursday Night on Syfy Beginning January 15 at 8PM
With nearly 800 original episodes, "SmackDown" is the second longest-running weekly episodic program in U.S. television history, only behind WWE's other flagship program, "Monday Night Raw."

[05/15/14 - 02:02 PM]
NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment Reaches Multi-Year Deal with WWE(R) for "Monday Night Raw(R)" on USA Network and "Smackdown(R)" on Syfy
In addition, E! - in partnership with WWE and Bunim-Murray Productions - will continue to broadcast the reality series "Total Divas."

[07/08/13 - 07:10 PM]
Q2 in Review: How 436 Original Primetime Cable Series Fared in the Ratings
A recap of the ratings to date through the second quarter of 2013.

[04/02/13 - 06:07 PM]
Q1 in Review: How 280 Original Primetime Cable Series Fared in the Ratings
A recap of the ratings to date for the first quarter of 2013.

[03/06/13 - 08:39 AM]
Syfy Pulls "Merlin," Delays "Sinbad"
Encores of newcomer "Robot Combat League" will instead fill the Friday, 10:00/9:00c hour through April 26.

[12/11/12 - 01:01 PM]
USA Delivers Five Nights of Entertainment During "WWE Week"
Highlights include commercial free installment of "WWE Smackdown" on Tuesday, December 18.

[10/24/12 - 11:23 AM]
WWE(R) "SuperSmackDown Live," on Syfy November 6
The special will encore in "SmackDown's" regular time slot on Friday, November 9 at 8:00/7:00c.

[09/27/12 - 02:02 PM]
ION Television Gets in the Ring with the Debut of "WWE(R) Main Event(R)" Premiering Wednesday, October 3 at 8:00 PM ET/PT
The original series will showcase live events filmed across the country, as well as a stop in Europe.

[06/25/12 - 10:01 AM]
ION Television Debuts "WWE Main Event"
"WWE Main Event" will debut on Wednesday, October 3 and feature WWE Superstars and Divas from the rosters of "Monday Night Raw" and "Friday Night SmackDown."

[04/10/12 - 11:14 PM]
Q1 in Review/Q2 in Preview: MTV, Nickelodeon, OWN, Oxygen, Showtime, Spike TV, Starz & Syfy
A look at what's ahead on the cable channels, plus a recap of their ratings to date this year.

[04/04/12 - 01:02 PM]
Syfy Kicks Into High Gear When "Dream Machines" Premieres Tuesday, April 10 at 10PM With Guest Star 50 Cent Following "WWE(R) SuperSmackdown Live" at 8PM
Plus: WWE Superstar John Cena will also guest star in an upcoming episode of "Dream Machines."

[02/10/12 - 12:44 PM]
Syfy Presents "SuperSmackDown Live" Tuesday, February 21 at 8PM
The special will encore in "SmackDown's" regular time slot on Friday, February 24 at 8:00/7:00c.

[10/14/11 - 06:34 AM]
Syfy Presents WWE(R) SuperSmackDown Live on Tuesday, November 29 at 8PM
The special will re-air in SmackDown's regular time slot on Friday, December 2 from 8-10PM (ET/PT).

[09/27/11 - 11:27 AM]
Syfy Posts Most Watched Third Quarter Prime Ever!
Syfy spins the numbers for the quarter to date.

[08/31/11 - 03:48 PM]
Syfy is #1 in Cable Primetime With WWE's SuperSmackdown Live on August 30
Syfy spins the numbers for Tuesday, August 30.

[08/18/11 - 03:38 PM]
Syfy Presents First Ever Live WWE(R) Smackdown(R) Special on Tuesday, August 30 at 8PM/ET
"SuperSmackdown Live" will also re-air in its regular time slot on Friday, September 2.

[08/01/11 - 08:49 AM]
WWE Superstar Edge(R) Will Guest Star on Syfy's Popular Series "Haven" for Four Episodes Beginning Friday, August 5, at 10PM
He'll also guest star in the September 9, September 16 and September 23 episodes.

[05/17/11 - 10:27 AM]
Syfy Kicks Off the Summer Season With Four Day Memorial Day Movie Marathon, May 27-30, Featuring "Star Trek" Weekend
"Mega Piranha," "Mega Shark Vs Giant Octopus" and "Malibu Shark Attack" kick off the weekend on Friday, May 27.

[04/21/11 - 02:55 PM]
Syfy to Swap "Urban Legends," "Sanctuary" on Monday, Friday Nights
"Sanctuary" will now follow "Stargate Universe" on Monday nights beginning April 25.

[04/18/11 - 10:51 AM]
The 2011 WWE(R) Draft Takes Over "Monday Night Raw," Monday, April 25 at 9/8c
The annual event will determine the new lineups of USA's "Raw" and Syfy's "Smackdown."

[04/11/11 - 03:26 PM]
"Merlin" Season Three Finale on Syfy Enchants Series High 1.87 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, April 8.

[03/29/11 - 09:31 AM]
Led by Freshman Hits "Being Human" and "Face Off," Syfy Soared During First Quarter
Syfy further spins the numbers for the first quarter of 2011.

[02/28/11 - 02:58 PM]
"WWE Friday Night SmackDown(R)" February 25 Telecast Most Watched Ever on Syfy - And Most Watched "Friday Night Smackdown" in More Than a Year!
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, February 25.

[02/16/11 - 08:06 AM]
"Friday Night SmackDown" Will Surpass Lassie in Total Weekly Episodes - Third Most in TV History - When 600th Telecast Airs Friday, February 18 on Syfy
The anniversary installment will feature a 12-man tag team main event combining "Monday Night Raw" and "Friday Night SmackDown Superstars."

[02/11/11 - 09:11 AM]
Super Bowl Champion Green Bay Packers Guest Star Tonight on "WWE Friday Night Smackdown" Airing on Syfy at 8PM (ET/PT)
Linebacker Clay Mathews will guest referee the World Heavyweight Championship match.

[02/01/11 - 12:14 PM]
Syfy Saturday Original Movie "Mega Python Vs Gatoroid," Starring Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, Devours 2.35 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Saturday, January 29 and the month of January.

[01/27/11 - 02:06 PM]
2010 Year in Review/2011 Year in Preview: Syfy
A look at what's ahead on the cable channel, plus a recap of its 2010 ratings highlights.

[01/24/11 - 02:32 PM]
"WWE Friday Night Smackdown(R)" Hits Season Highs During January 21 Telecast on Syfy
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, January 21.

[01/10/11 - 03:01 PM]
Season Three "Merlin" Premiere on Syfy Bewitches 1.34 Million Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, January 7.

[12/17/10 - 09:01 AM]
USA Presents "WWE(R) Week" Beginning Monday, December 20
Said stunt includes a Tuesday edition of "WWE Smackdown" plus a super-sized rebroadcast of "WWE Tribute to the Troops."

[12/10/10 - 08:53 AM]
Syfy Will Ring Out 2010 With Five Christmas Week Programming Marathons as Well as Annual "Twilight Zone" New Year's Festival
The time out marks the 16th annual "Twilight Zone" New Year's festival.

[11/22/10 - 08:04 AM]
Syfy Kicks Off 2011 With New Original Series "Being Human," "Face Off" and "Marcel's Quantum Kitchen"
Original drama "Being Human" will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c beginning January 17.

[11/19/10 - 07:56 AM]
Syfy Celebartes the Holiday Season With First Annual "Countdown to Christmas Week" (December 6-12), Sponsored by Kay Jewelers
Highlights include "Ice Quake," an original movie starring Brendan Fehr and Victor Garber.

[11/02/10 - 08:33 AM]
WWE Superstar Edge(R) Guest Stars as an "Abnormal" in Season Finale of Syfy's Popular Series "Sanctuary"
He will portray an abnormal named Thelo, an integral character in the season finale (scheduled to air in spring 2011).

[10/28/10 - 09:49 AM]
Syfy's "Ghost Hunters Halloween Live" Premieres on October 31 @ 7 PM
Josh Gates and Allison Scagliotti will co-host the annual event, featuring appearances by Meaghan Rath, Ben Hansen, Kofi Kingston and Joe Maddalena.

[10/18/10 - 06:37 PM]
Development Update: Monday, October 18
Updates include: ABC cuts "V" to 10 episodes; USA may revive WWE's "Tough Enough"; and Comedy Central cancels "Important Things With Demetri Martin."

[10/18/10 - 02:44 PM]
Syfy's "Sanctuary" Soars in Season Three Premiere, Up 17 Percent in Total Viewers
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, October 15.

[10/04/10 - 03:04 PM]
WWE Friday Night SmackDown(R) Pins 2.5 Million Total Viewers During Syfy Premiere on October 1 -- Most Watched Friday Night 8-10 PM Telecast Since 2008
Syfy spins the numbers for Friday, October 1.

[09/29/10 - 10:28 AM]
Syfy Gets Ready for Smackdown(R): Multi-Pronged, Nationwide Consumer Marketing Campaign Kicks Off 52 Week a Year Event Series
"The move of SmackDown to Syfy represents the partnership of two powerful and successful brandsthat are united by their embrace of imagination," said the network's Blake Callaway.

[08/18/10 - 11:13 AM]
Syfy Fall Programming Includes New Seasons of Ghost Hunters, Stargate Universe, Destination Truth, Sanctuary, Scare Tactics and Fact Or Faked
The schedule also features the premieres of "Hollywood Treasure" (formerly "Hunting Hollywood") and "Beast Legends."

[07/16/10 - 12:59 PM]
Exclusive: Syfy's "Destination Truth," "Beast Legends" Set for Thursdays in September
Both series will air back-to-back beginning Thursday, September 9 at 9:00/8:00c.

[07/07/10 - 08:46 AM]
Syfy Reunites All-Star Creative Team for Sequel to Award Winning House of Imagination Brand Film
The campaign features talent from "Warehouse 13," "Stargate Universe," "Haven" and "Friday Night SmackDown."

[06/30/10 - 09:11 AM]
Syfy Marks First Anniversary of Successful Brand Evolution with Gala Premiere Week Featuring Three Powerhouse Scripted Series
Syfy will also unveil a sequel to the award winning "House of Imagination" brand film featuring talent from "Warehouse 13," "Haven," "Stargate Universe" and "Friday Night SmackDown."

[06/28/10 - 07:51 AM]
David Anders (Heroes, 24) Travels to Warehouse 13
He'll play "a calculating suspect with a deadly past and a dangerous connection to the Warehouse" in a September episode.

[06/14/10 - 02:10 PM]
Faran Tahir (Star Trek, Iron Man) Targets Warehouse 13
He'll play Regent Adwin Kosan, who's sent to the Warehouse to handle a burgeoning crisis.

[05/26/10 - 07:48 AM]
Rhodes Lead to Warehouse 13 - Wwe(R) Superstar Will Guest Star on Syfy's Warehouse 13 in August
He'll play Joanne Kelly's (Myka Bering) unrequited high school love interest in an upcoming episode.

[04/13/10 - 06:49 AM]
Smackdown(R) Goes Syfy
The series will replace "WWE NXT" on Tuesday nights beginning October 1.

[02/16/10 - 07:29 AM]
Wwe Nxt(Tm) Debuts on Syfy
The series will replace "ECW" beginning Tuesday, February 23 at 10:00/9:00c.

[11/19/09 - 03:04 PM]
'Chuck' Returns to NBC on Sunday, January 10 with All-New Missions and Action-Packed Back-To-Back Premiere Episodes Before Moving to Regular Day and Time (Mondays, 8-9 P.M. Et) Beginning January 11
Plus: a special two-hour "Heroes" will be broadcast on Monday, January 4 (8-10 p.m. ET) before moving to its new time slot of Mondays (9-10 p.m. ET) on January 11.

[09/30/09 - 10:28 AM]
The Rock Returns to Wwe to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Smackdown on MynetworkTV
The anniversay special airs this Friday, October 2 at 8:00/7:00c.

[05/27/09 - 12:59 PM]
MyNetworkTV to Lean on Repeats in 2009-10
Said lineup includes the off-network runs of "Law & Order: Criminal Intent" on Mondays and "The Unit" on Wednesdays.

[05/21/09 - 10:31 AM]
MyNetworkTV Adds "Jail," "Street Patrol" to Summer Slate
The Tuesday mainstays will both offer up first-run installments for a few weeks beginning in July.

[04/23/09 - 02:03 PM]
Wwe(R) Beats American Idol
WWE spins the numbers for the week of April 13-19.

[04/09/09 - 04:04 AM]
WGN America Is Everywere America Calls Home -- Network Completes Rebrand and Relaunches in April
Newcomers to the rebranded channel include "WWE Superstars," " Around the World For Free," "Hollywood & Dine" and "Cultivating Life."

[02/09/09 - 06:41 PM]
Development Update: Monday, February 9
Updates include: Twentieth nixes "Cristina's Court"; TLC pulls the plug on "Trading Spaces"; and pilot wunderkind David Nutter to helm ABC's "Eastwick."

[02/02/09 - 07:01 AM]
Wwe(R): Male Ratings Champ
World Wrestling Entertainment spins the numbers for the season to date.

[01/05/09 - 04:32 AM]
WGN America Enters Wwe(R) Ring with Wwe Superstars
The hourlong weekly program, scheduled to debut in April, will "provide WGN America viewers the chance to see Superstars and Divas from all three WWE franchises in one program."

[11/17/08 - 03:17 PM]
MyNetworkTV Adds "Masters of Illusion," "Vice Squad" in January
The pair will air Mondays at 9:00/8:00c and Tuesdays at 9:00/8:00c, respectively, starting the week of January 5.

[10/27/08 - 08:41 AM]
MyNetworkTV Benches "Expose," "Roof"; More Changes
Plus: beginning Monday, December 1, nearly all of MyNetworkTV's original series will go on hiatus in favor of movies, specials and other holiday-themed programming.

[10/13/08 - 07:03 PM]
Smackdown(R) Smashes Own Record
WWE spins the "Friday Night SmackDown" numbers for Friday, October 10.

[10/07/08 - 02:31 AM]
MynetworkTV(R) Body Slams Previous Ratings Record
WWE spins the "Friday Night SmackDown" numbers for Friday, October 3.

[08/15/08 - 08:40 AM]
MyNetworkTV Sets Fall Premieres, Midseason Plans
Most of its fall rollout is timed with the network premiere of "WWE Friday Night Smackdown" on October 3.

[07/30/08 - 07:01 AM]
Prinze, JR. Joins Wwe Creative Team
The actor/writer will now have a behind the scenes role contributing to WWE's weekly television and pay-per-view programs.

[07/01/08 - 01:06 PM]
NBC Ranks #2 in Adults 18-49 and Total Viewers for the Primetime Week of June 23-29
NBC spins the numbers for the week of June 23-29.

[05/19/08 - 01:01 PM]
MyNetworkTV Pins Down First Week of October 2008 for Tag Team of Wwe(R) Television Events
WWE will make the move to MyNetworkTV with a two-night event Thursday, October 2 and Friday, October 3.

[05/09/08 - 05:13 PM]
Development Update: Friday, May 9
Updates include: Alexander Payne to direct "Hung" for HBO; Damon Lindelof promises the full 48 of "Lost"; and FOX passes on "The Oaks."

[03/12/08 - 05:01 AM]
HulU.com Opens to Public, Offers Free Streams of Hit TV Shows, Movies and Clips from More Than 50 Providers Including Fox, NBC Universal, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios InC. and Sony Pictures Television
On Hulu.com, consumers can enjoy one of the largest selections of legal, free videos from more than 50 top broadcast networks, cable networks, movie studios and web-centric content providers.

[02/26/08 - 09:40 AM]
MyNetworkTV Crowns Wwe Its New Programming Champ
"WWE SmackDown" will migrate from the CW to MyNetworkTV this fall.

[02/07/08 - 08:48 PM]
Wwe(R) Smackdown(R) Leaves Cw
"WWE SmackDown" will continue to air on The CW until the conclusion of the 2007-08 broadcast season, after which it will move to another network.

[10/03/07 - 11:22 AM]
USA Takes Ratings Crown in 3rd Quarter
USA spins the numbers for the third quarter of 2007.

[09/24/07 - 05:49 PM]
The CW Tops NBC and FOX in Adults 18-49 and Viewers
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, September 21.

[07/20/07 - 10:12 AM]
The CW's 2007-2008 Primetime Schedule
"Beauty and the Geek" will kick off the netlet's fall schedule on September 18 while "Life Is Wild" will round out its lineup on October 7.

[05/23/07 - 10:23 AM]
The CW Ends First Season En Fuego
The CW spins the numbers for the week of May 14-20 and the 2006-2007 season.

[05/17/07 - 10:15 AM]
The CW Kicks Off Its Second Season with Six New Series
he CW Network unveiled the schedule for its 2007-2008 season today at Madison Square Garden before more than 3,000 advertisers, affiliates and national media. The announcement was made by Dawn Ostroff, President of Entertainment, The CW.

[05/15/07 - 06:13 PM]
Cbs, the CW Confirm Renewals, Cancellations; FOX Extends '24'
Both CBS and the CW confirmed the bulk of their renewals and cancellations today as upfront week kicked into high gear while FOX has locked in "24" for two more seasons.

[04/03/07 - 09:20 AM]
FOX Halts 'Wedding Bells' After Seven Episodes
The show's most-recent airing was topped by the CW's "WWE Smackdown" among adults 18-49 and fell short of its repeat "House" lead-in.

[02/27/07 - 10:33 AM]
Soaring "Smackdown" Scores Series Highest Ratings in Over a Year in Adults 18-34 and 18-49
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 23.

[02/20/07 - 04:00 PM]
Smackdown Powers to the CW's Highest-Rated Friday in Target Men Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 16.

[02/13/07 - 03:35 PM]
Gilmore Girls, Geeks and Grapplers Give the CW Year-To-Year Gains Over UPN and the WB
The CW spins the numbers for the week of February 5-11.

[02/12/07 - 09:59 PM]
Friday Night Smackdown Climbs to Season Highs in Adults 18-34 and Men 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, February 9.

[02/07/07 - 10:42 AM]
Beauty and Brawn Power the CW's Week with Best "Gilmore Girls" in a Year and Most Watched "Smackdown" of the Season
The CW spins the numbers for the week of January 29-February 4.

[12/05/06 - 04:15 PM]
Momentum Fuels the CW's Best Week Yet Powered by a String of Season Highs Across the Schedule
The CW spins the numbers for the week of November 27-December 3.

[11/14/06 - 01:51 PM]
The CW Posts Week-To-Week Increases in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for the week of November 6-12.

[11/07/06 - 05:56 PM]
The CW's Comedies, "Smallville" and "Smackdown" All Reach New Season Highs This Week
The CW spins the numbers for the week of October 30-November 5.

[11/06/06 - 05:28 PM]
The CW's "Friday Night Smackdown" Climbs to New Season Highs in Key Demos
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, November 3.

[10/24/06 - 02:57 PM]
Through Five Weeks, the CW Posts Gains Over Over WB in Adults and Women 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for the week of October 16-22.

[10/23/06 - 12:29 PM]
The CW's "Friday Night Smackdown" Climbs to Its Most Watched Telecast of the Season
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, October 20.

[10/11/06 - 09:44 AM]
Three Weeks Into First Season, the CW Improves Over WB and UPN in Adults 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for the week of October 2-8.

[10/09/06 - 06:15 PM]
The CW's "Smackdown" Wins Friday Night in Target Demo of Men 18-34
The CW spins the numbers for Friday, October 6.

[10/04/06 - 11:43 AM]
Since Its Debut, the CW Posts Double-Digit Increases Over WB in Key Demos "Gilmore Girls" Ranks Third in Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34 Versus Tough Competition from "House" and "Dancing with the Stars"
The CW spins the numbers for the week of September 25-October 1.

[10/02/06 - 12:00 AM]
CW Scores Second on Friday with "Smackdown" in Target Demos of Men 18-34 and 18-49

[09/26/06 - 12:00 AM]
The CW Kicks Off with Its First Two Nights of Original Programming the CW Made Its Official Debut Wednesday as the Number One Network in Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34

[09/25/06 - 12:00 AM]
''Friday Night Smackdown'' Debut Lifts CW to Second in Target Demo of Men 18-34 ''Friday Night Smackdown'' Debut Lifts CW to Second in Target Demo of Men 18-34

[08/16/06 - 12:00 AM]
Wwe(R) Smackdown(R) Transitions to Six Tribune Stations in Early September

[08/14/06 - 12:00 AM]
USA and Wwe(R) Unveil 'The Sexiest Woman on Television'

[07/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
The CW Network Announces Its Inaugural 2006-2007 Premiere Schedule

[07/11/06 - 12:00 AM]
Wwe(R)'s 'Saturday Night's Main Event(Tm)' to Air on NBC on July 15 from 8-10 P.M. ET/PT

[06/23/06 - 12:00 AM]
NBC Shifts 'Got Talent' Results, Extends 'Apprentice,' 'Main Event'

[05/18/06 - 12:00 AM]
The CW Unveils Its First Primetime Schedule

[05/17/06 - 12:00 AM]
The CW Unveils New Logo, Sets Pickups

[02/08/06 - 12:00 AM]
Friday Night Smackdown Ties for Second from 8-10pm in Adults 18-34

[01/24/06 - 12:00 AM]
CBS Corporation and Warner BroS. Entertainment Form New 5th Broadcast Network

[01/10/06 - 12:00 AM]
Friday Night Smackdown Ranks First from 8-10pm in Adults 18-34, Men and Teens

[12/13/05 - 12:00 AM]
With Yet Another Week of Growth, UPN Again Tops the WB in Key Demos

[12/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Continues to Climb with Gains in Adults and Women 18-34 This Week, Season-To-Date and the Completed NoV. Sweep

[12/01/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Finishes November with Growth in Adults 18-34 and Women 18-34, Beating the WB in the Demos Both Networks Target

[11/21/05 - 12:00 AM]
As Wwe Superstars Pay Tribute to Eddie Guerrero, Friday Night Smackdown Climbs to Its Largest Audience and Best Adult and Men Demos of the Season

[11/15/05 - 12:00 AM]
Season-To-Date and Sweep-To-Date, UPN Delivers More Growth Than Any Other Network in Adults and Women 18-34

[11/15/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Tops Nbc, FOX and WB in Adults 18-34 with "Friday Night Smackdown"

[10/31/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Wins Friday 8-10pm in Target Demo of Adults 18-34 and Men with "Friday Night Smackdown"

[10/28/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN's Thursday Line-Up Scores with "Everybody Hates Chris"

[10/25/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN's Season Surges in Key Demos on the Strength of "Chris," "Top Model," "Veronica Mars," "Smackdown" and Monday Comedies

[10/24/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Reaping Big Thursday Rewards with "Everybody Hates Chris"

[10/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
Top Model Week Highlights UPN's November Sweep Events

[10/18/05 - 12:00 AM]
Up in Adult Demos! Up in Women Demos! Up in Viewers! UPN Continues to Climb This Season in Key Demos

[10/04/05 - 12:00 AM]
Two Weeks Into New Season, UPN Remains Red Hot with Double Digit Gains in All Key Demos

[09/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
Friday Night Smackdown Ranks First with Men 18-34 and Teens; Second with Persons 12-34

[09/07/05 - 12:00 AM]
Friday Night Smackdown! to Have a One-Hour Premiere on Friday, SepT. 9, from 9-10pm on Upn

[08/23/05 - 12:00 AM]
Wwe Smackdown! to Be Renamed "Friday Night Smackdown!" as the Series Moves to Fridays, Beginning on SepT. 9

[08/08/05 - 12:00 AM]
America's Next Top Model Expands to Two-Hour Premiere on SepT. 21; "Veronica Mars" Season Premiere Moves One Week to SepT. 28

[07/21/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Announces Premiere Dates for Fall 2005

[05/19/05 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Makes Bold Scheduling Move on Thursday with Highly Anticipated Series "Everybody Hates Chris" to Lead Off a Night of Comedies as Part of UPN's 2005-2006 Primetime Schedule

[12/20/04 - 12:00 AM]
Daniel Puder Crowned '$1,000,000 Tough Enough' Champion on Wwe Smackdown!

[12/06/04 - 12:00 AM]
Ryan Reeves Eliminated by Fan Voting from Wwe Smackdown!'s '$1,000,000 Tough Enough'

[11/19/04 - 12:00 AM]
Chris Nawrocki Eliminated by Fan Voting from Wwe Smackdown!'s '$1,000,000 Tough Enough'

[11/15/04 - 12:00 AM]
Nick Mitchell First to Be Eliminated by Fan Voting from UPN's Wwe Smackdown! '$1,000,000 Tough Enough'

[10/20/04 - 12:00 AM]
Report: The New Season Thus Far

[10/12/04 - 12:00 AM]
The $1,000,000 Tough Enough Challenge,' a Contest to Find Wwe's Next Big Superstar Kicks-Off an Eight-Week Competition with an Introduction to the Eight Finalists, on 'Wwe Smackdown!,' Thursday, OcT. 21

[08/25/04 - 12:00 AM]
Development Update: August 19-25

[05/20/04 - 12:00 AM]
2004 Broadcast Upfront Presentations: Upn, Part 1

[04/06/04 - 12:00 AM]
'Parkers' to End as UPN Sets May Sweeps Plans

[03/22/04 - 12:00 AM]
Report: How Does Your Favorite Show Stack Up?

[01/19/04 - 12:00 AM]
TCA Winter Press Tour: Upn

[01/08/04 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Preps February Sweeps Schedule

[10/24/03 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Lays Out November Sweeps Plans

[07/22/03 - 12:00 AM]
TCA Summer Press Tour: Upn

[05/15/03 - 12:00 AM]
Broadcast Upfront Presentations: Upn

[03/11/03 - 12:00 AM]
UPN Renews 'Smackdown!'







WWE SMACKDOWN (USA)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/29/99 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (fall 2024)
TIME SLOT:
fridays from 8:00 PM-10:00 PM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
25 (??? episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
moved to USA Network beginning October 2024 as part of five-year deal
DESCRIPTION:
(from USA Network's web site, September 2024) The Superstars of World Wrestling Entertainment display their athleticism and skills in weekly episodic programming, as scores are settled and enduring rivalries play out in the ring!
CREW INFORMATION:
· Kevin Dunn as EP
GENRE(S):
· sports
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· World Wrestling Entertainment