The WWE SmackDown episode scheduled for July 4th is anticipated to be a pre-taped broadcast rather than a live event. This scheduling approach would allow WWE talent to observe the Independence Day holiday.
Currently, WWE has not listed a live SmackDown event for the July 4th date. Indications suggest the program may be recorded earlier in the week. The prevailing expectation is that the July 4th edition of SmackDown will be filmed following the WWE RAW broadcast on June 30th in Pittsburgh.
This potential taping schedule is framed by WWE’s preceding international commitment, with SmackDown set to take place on June 27th in Saudi Arabia, followed by the Night of Champions Premium Live Event on June 28th. WWE RAW will then occur on June 30th.
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A decision to pre-tape the July 4th show would also address potential challenges related to live event attendance and television viewership on a major holiday. WWE has made similar adjustments to its programming schedule around holidays in the past.
The specific matches or segments for the potential pre-taped July 4th SmackDown broadcast have not yet been detailed.
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