WWE SmackDown returns to two-hour format starting June 26

WWE SmackDown is set to revert to a two-hour broadcast, with the last three-hour episode scheduled for June 26, 2026. Wrestling commentator Dave Meltzer announced the change on Wrestling Observer Radio, indicating that the three-hour format has not proven popular. The transition to two hours has occurred annually and is expected to be a consistent change starting in July. The shift coincides with a positive ratings response for Braun Strowman’s show, which could influence future scheduling decisions.

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