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WWE ‘SmackDown’ Leaving Fox For USA Next Year, As ‘Raw’ Hits The Market

The Hollywood Reporter | by Alex Weprin

In a significant shakeup of pro wrestling programming, WWE SmackDown will leave Fox and jump to USA Network, beginning in October 2024. In addition, the WWE will produce four primetime specials per year, which will air in primetime on the NBC broadcast network.

‘The Rock’ Back At ‘Smackdown’ For Fox Launch

The Hollywood Reporter | by Mark Miller

Dwayne Johnson will make his first appearance on the show in several years when it debuts Friday on the broadcast network.

WWE’s ‘Smackdown’ On USA To Become Live Show

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USA’s ‘Suits,’ ‘Smackdown’ Get Jan. Premiere Dates

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‘WWE SmackDown’ Moves To USA Network In ’16

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WWE Near New Deals With USA, Syfy

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