WWE Raw episodes to start earlier for special Independence Day programming
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:10 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
WWE has announced that upcoming episodes of "WWE Raw" will air at earlier start times, beginning with a June 22 episode at 2 p.m. ET from London. This adjustment allows for back-to-back episodes on June 29 in Atlantic City, where "Raw" will start at 6 p.m. ET, followed by a taped episode of "SmackDown." These schedule changes accommodate Independence Day activities, as WWE plans a lighter programming week around July 3. Additionally, WWE revealed 16 new dates for shows through September, including a live event in Birmingham, Alabama, on September 7.
- •June 22 Raw episode starts at 2 p.m. ET due to London show.
- •Back-to-back Raw and SmackDown on June 29 in Atlantic City.
- •WWE plans lighter programming for the week of July 3.
- •16 new show dates announced, including September 7 in Birmingham.
- 7:10 PMWrestling Inc — Upcoming Episodes Of WWE Raw Set To Begin Earlier Than Usual
"Upcoming episodes of "WWE Raw" are scheduled to air at earlier start times in order to tape multiple weeks of "WWE SmackDown."
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