WWE alters taping schedule for Raw and SmackDown next week
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
WWE's August 24 edition of Raw will begin at 6 p.m. from the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, Canada. The change is due to a double-taping of both Raw and SmackDown on the same night, with Raw airing live. Additionally, the August 31 Raw will be taped alongside SmackDown on August 28 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. This revised schedule aims to provide a smoother itinerary for wrestlers prior to their South America tour starting after September 7.
- •August 24 Raw to air earlier at 6 p.m. local time
- •Double-taping of Raw and SmackDown planned for August 24
- •Next week’s Raw tapes with SmackDown on August 28
- •Tour in Mexico and South America starts after September 7
- •Roman Reigns' title defense scheduled for tour events
- 1:00 PMWrestling Inc — Backstage News On Reasoning Behind Upcoming Taping Schedule For WWE Raw & SmackDown
"Next week's WWE Raw will start earlier than usual, and a new report has revealed the reason, as well as why SmackDown will be taped on the same night.
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