Friday Night Smackdown live: When does Smackdown start
WWE's Friday Night Smackdown is set to air live from Lexington, Kentucky. The show will begin at 8 p.m. EST on the USA Network. Fans can also stream the episode on Peacock the following day.
- ▪Friday Night Smackdown airs live every Friday.
- ▪Tonight's episode features matches including Shinsuke Nakamura vs. Talla Tonga.
- ▪Cody Rhodes will address Gunther during the show.
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