Another change could be coming to WWE Friday Night SmackDown ‘s runtime in 2026, and fans will have to brace for the latest update .

WrestleVotes reports that WWE and USA Network have decided to up SmackDown ‘s runtime back to three hours beginning with the Jan. 2, 2026, episode, which will emanate from Buffalo, New York.

Some fans were optimistic about the move in the comments section. “Well maybe they can produce better quality TV with another hour,” Cory Hays of BodySlam replied.

Another X, formerly Twitter, user is not as optimistic. “If they thought ratings are bad now, just wait,” they said. “3 hours is way too much content at a time.”

Why is WWE changing SmackDown ‘s runtime again?

It's unclear why WWE is deciding to change SmackDown ‘s runtime. It was shortened t

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