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The Wyatt Sicks were in action against Andrade and Rey Fenix, Alexa Bliss took on Roxanne Perez, and both Jelly Roll and Logan Paul helped hype their upcoming tag match with Randy Orton and Drew McIntyre as their respective partners. WWE also took some time to pay tribute to the late Hulk Hogan following his death on Thursday.
Friday night’s WWE SmackDown episode — which featured a tribute to Hogan the day after his passing — averaged 1.707 million viewers on USA Network.
A tribute video narrated by Paul "Triple H" Levesque encapsulates Hogan's career, from the beginning to his top moments in the ring — from WrestleMania main event matches to the New World Order to "Hollywood" Hulk Hogan. It also touches on his career outside of the ring, from movies to becoming a worldwide celebrity.
An internal WWE source has told WrestleVotes that the company will put "wheels in motion" on a contingency plan should Drew McIntyre remain stranded in the UK and thus miss both SmackDown and this weekend's SummerSlam PLE. For those who don't know, the Scot is currently stuck in England after attending a friend's wedding.
The controversial segment involving Charlotte Flair and Tiffany Stratton last April was addressed in the final episode of Netflix’s WWE Unreal season 1.
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WWE Friday Night SmackDown airs first on USA Network before coming to Peacock for on-demand viewing. The best way to watch SmackDown right when episodes are released is to get a live TV streaming service that carries USA Network. Here are some of our favorites, including options with free trials:
WWE SmackDown comes to you live from Cleveland’s Rocket Arena in Ohio. Here’s how you can watch the show: Where to watch WWE SmackDown online tonight (July 25) in the U.S. SmackDown airs every Friday on the USA Network,
The Chadster reviews WWE SmackDown, including a flawless if weirdly-timed tribute to Hulk Hogan and the creative team's perfectly scripted matches!
The polarizing but iconic WWE superstar died Thursday at the age of 71. A sellout crowd a Rocket Arena chanted his name as wrestlers gathered for a 10-bell salute.
In the U.S., you can watch SmackDown on USA Network, which is available to stream on Fubo. Fubo offers a free trial so you can try before you buy.
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Cageside Seats on MSNWWE announces return to Japan with two SuperShows in Tokyo this fallThe sports entertainment giant announced Tuesday it will hold two live-event SuperShows at Tokyo’s Ryōgoku Kokugikan on Friday, Oct. 17, and Saturday, Oct. 18. The events come one week after WWE visits Perth, Australia, with SmackDown and Crown Jewel, a premium live event.