A programming note for WWE fans in the UK and Ireland.
When WWE usually tape episodes of TV in Europe, they usually air on delay at the usual time for both the US and European fans. However, WWE are shaking up that format this time around.
The May 3rd edition of Friday Night SmackDown will emanate from Lyon, France. According to television listings for TNT Sports 1 in the UK and Ireland, next week’s show will air from 6pm to 8pm UK time.
–ATTENTION UK & IRELAND FANS–
This Friday’s episode of WWE #SmackDown, which will take place in Lyon, France, one night before the #WWEBacklash Premium Live Event will be LIVE from 6-8pm on TNT Sports 1. pic.twitter.com/7WsD6h3EaN
— Wrestling-News.Net (@WN_Net) April 27, 2024
WWE Backlash will also take place on May 4th in Lyon, France and is set to be headlined by Cody Rhodes defending the WWE Undisputed Championship against AJ Styles.
For the current full advertised card for Backlash, you can find it here.