According to reports, WWE Friday Night SmackDown! is about to undergo a massive change that could affect the show's long-standing format.

WWE's 'SmackDown' will run for three hours on USA Network, aligning with the format of WWE 'Raw,' which reduces to two hours in 2024. This extension might influence AEW's scheduling for 'Rampage.' Additionally,

WWE has applied for new trademarks relating to Friday Night SmackDown. WWE submitted the trademark applications for “SmackDown,” “S,” and “Smkdwn” to the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on September 18 under the goods and services and entertainment categories.

A new report provides an update on WWE‘s programming on Peacock. WWE shows are on the move, as SmackDown has moved to USA Network, while NXT will premiere on The CW Network on October 1. Steven Muelhausen of The Takedown on SI reports that,

Preying on the attention span of the fanbase, WWE has gotten a little wild with the amount of commercial breaks they spam into each broadcast. And New Wrestling recently dove into the conversation in a discussion based off this short.

WWE programming has already undergone changes. Last Friday, SmackDown returned to the USA Network after a five-year run on FOX. Starting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, NXT will be leaving USA and heading to CW.