What is SmackDown
WWE SmackDown is one of the primary television shows produced by WWE, the largest professional wrestling company in the world. The show features professional wrestlers performing in matches, promos, and storyline segments. SmackDown has been broadcast continuously since 1999 and is considered a flagship program for WWE's entertainment product.
Broadcast Details
SmackDown airs live every Friday night in the United States. The show typically runs for two hours and features multiple wrestling matches, interviews with performers, and ongoing storyline developments. It is broadcast on Fox network, which began airing the show in October 2019 after it previously aired on other networks including USA Network and MTV.
Wrestling Matches and Competition
Each episode of SmackDown features professional wrestlers competing against each other in the ring. Matches range from one-on-one competitions to multi-person matches with various stipulations. The wrestlers perform choreographed athletic entertainment that combines athleticism, drama, and storytelling. Championship titles are defended on SmackDown, and wrestlers work to advance their positions in the company.
History
SmackDown debuted on August 27, 1999, as part of WWE's programming expansion during the height of professional wrestling's popularity. It was created to showcase a roster separate from WWE Raw, which had been the company's main show since 1993. Over more than two decades, SmackDown has produced numerous wrestling champions and memorable moments that are considered important to WWE history.