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Big GuyMichael Cole Announces WWE SmackDown Goes 3 Hours From 2026
Hey there, wrestling fans! In a totally awesome twist, Michael Cole just dropped the news that WWE SmackDown is going three hours starting January 2, 2026! That's right, folks! More action, more drama, and hey, more time for pizza! Corey Graves is pumped too! Let’s hope this three-hour party lasts longer than my last date! Who’s ready to rumble?
few days ago | Anirban Banerjee
Quick rundown
1.WWE SmackDown returns to a three-hour format starting January 2, 2026.
2.The announcement was made by Michael Cole on tonight's show.
3.Corey Graves highlighted the big start to 2026 for WWE.
4.Buffalo, New York will host the first extended SmackDown episode of 2026.
5.The format change might revert mid-year, as it did previously.
