Upcoming WWE SmackDown episodes are expected to be pre-recorded due to scheduling conflicts with significant holidays. WWE’s next event in Saudi Arabia is planned for late June, with the SmackDown show on June 27th and the Champions event on June 28th taking place in Riyadh. The following week’s SmackDown episode falls on July 4th, which WWE does not plan to broadcast live. No SmackDown shows are currently listed for July 4th, and according to Wrestlevotes, this episode will be taped in advance, following the June 30 Raw show in Pittsburgh. The schedule indicates there are no tickets available or dates set for a live July 4th broadcast, suggesting the show will be pre-taped and aired later.
Fan Take: This shift to pre-taped SmackDown episodes during key holiday periods highlights WWE’s effort to balance their global event schedule while maintaining content flow. For fans, this could mean less live unpredictability but also more polished shows, reflecting WWE’s evolving approach to event programming in a packed wrestling calendar.
