Below are some top news stories of the day, involving SmackDown and Jeff Hardy.
• Starting in January 2025, after WWE RAW moves to Netflix, the USA Network will extend SmackDown to a three-hour show.
Not just that, SmackDown might be available on Netflix too. Here’s what WrestleVotes reported:
“Starting on the January 3rd show 2025, SmackDown will indeed shift to three hours. The other big news here is there are rumors that once the show ends, it will be available on Netflix, which we haven’t heard elsewhere. Those are the internal talkings right now is that probably the day after SmackDown will be available on Netflix.”
This expansion gives SmackDown an additional hour of airtime, bringing it in line with RAW’s format. The decision marks a significant shift for WWE programming on the USA Network, which has been home to RAW for a long time.
SmackDown’s extra hour is expected to provide more content and storytelling opportunities, potentially reshaping the pacing and format of the show.
The change also reflects USA Network’s ongoing commitment to WWE as it adapts its programming strategy ahead of RAW’s departure to a streaming platform. Fans will soon see how this extended format affects SmackDown’s presentation and match lineups.
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• During a recent TNA TV taping, Jeff Hardy paid tribute to The Fiend character of the late Bray Wyatt, with a special design in his signature face paint.
Hardy, known for his artistic and creative face paint, incorporated elements reminiscent of Wyatt’s iconic character as a heartfelt homage. You can check it out below:
Bray Wyatt, who passed away in August 2023, left a lasting impression on the wrestling world with his innovative persona, “The Fiend”.
Hardy’s tribute comes as a touching nod to Wyatt’s legacy, showing respect for the impact Wyatt had on the industry and his fellow wrestlers.
