SmackDown Returns to USA Network as Part of Five-Year Agreement Between WWE and NBCUniversal
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WWE to Make NBC Primetime Debut with Launch of Four Network Specials
SmackDown will come exclusively to NBCU as one of television’s longest-running programs, regularly rating as the No. 1 show in the 18-49 advertising demographic on Friday nights and featuring many WWE Superstars including John Cena, Roman Reigns, Bianca Belair, Charlotte Flair, and Rey Mysterio.
“NBCUniversal has been a tremendous partner of WWE for decades,” said WWE President Nick Khan. “We are excited to extend this longstanding relationship by bringing SmackDown to
“It’s a privilege and thrill to continue NBCU’s decades-long partnership with WWE which has helped cement
As part of WWE and NBCUniversal’s longstanding relationship,
In addition, since 2021, Peacock has been the exclusive home of WWE Network in the
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