As of 2026, WWE Raw airs live on the USA Network in the United States. You can generally catch it on Monday nights at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
What time does Smackdown come on tonight?
WWE Friday Night SmackDown airs live on Fridays at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on FOX.
That's the standard slot for live shows, though it can shift a bit for special events. Honestly, it's smart to double-check your local FOX listings or the official WWE website for the latest info, especially around holidays or big sports nights.
What channel can I watch WWE on?
WWE programming is broadcast across several major networks, which vary by country and program.
Here's the breakdown for the U.S.: Raw is on USA Network, SmackDown's on FOX, and NXT airs on The CW. Premium live events (they used to be pay-per-views) stream on Peacock. For fans elsewhere, you've got channels like Sky Sports in the UK, TSN in Canada, and Sony Ten in India. The WWE Corporate Partners page has the full, updated list.
How can I watch Clash of Champions 2020?
The Clash of Champions 2020 event is available for on-demand streaming on Peacock in the United States.
That show originally happened back in September 2020. After the WWE Network library moved in 2021, all the past big events landed on Peacock. If you're outside the U.S., you can usually find it on the standalone WWE Network service for your region.
How can I watch WWE Network for free?
As of 2026, there is no permanent free tier for WWE's premium content, but new users can often access a free trial.
In the States, Peacock runs promotional free trials for its Premium tier pretty frequently—that's the one with the full WWE library. Just know the free version of Peacock doesn't include any WWE stuff. International viewers should check the WWE Network site for any active trial offers. Promotions change all the time, so always look at the current terms.
Is WWE still popular 2020?
While WWE's traditional television ratings declined in 2020, the company successfully pivoted to emphasize live events and digital revenue.
According to a WWE 2020 Investor Presentation, they actually reported record revenue that year. The big drivers were those media rights deals and the move to streaming. So, popularity started being measured differently—not just who was watching on TV, but also live attendance, social media buzz, and how many people were subscribing to stream.
What killed the Attitude Era?
The Attitude Era's decline is widely attributed to a combination of creative burnout, the loss of top stars, and a corporate mandate for more family-friendly content.
Many fans point to "Stone Cold" Steve Austin's controversial heel turn at WrestleMania X-Seven in 2001 as a major creative stumble. On top of that, buying WCW and ECW didn't lead to a great "invasion" storyline. According to wrestling historians like Sports Illustrated, the shift to the "Ruthless Aggression" era was a deliberate reboot for a new crowd after the late '90s peak.
Will WWE ever go back to WWF?
No, WWE will almost certainly never revert to the WWF name.
The World Wildlife Fund (now the World Wide Fund for Nature) got a permanent legal injunction back in 2002. Everything about the company now—the branding, decades of old footage, global trademarks—is built on "WWE." Going back would need a legal miracle and a ridiculously expensive rebranding effort (which just isn't happening).
Why did WWE stop using WWF?
WWE stopped using WWF after losing a lengthy trademark infringement lawsuit filed by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
A court decided the wrestling group broke a 1994 deal that limited how it could use the "WWF" initials outside North America. Facing huge fines, World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc. announced the switch to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) on May 5, 2002. You can find that covered in The New York Times archives.
How did WWE lose WWF?
WWE lost the right to use "WWF" through a binding 2001 UK court ruling that found it in breach of a prior settlement with the World Wide Fund for Nature.
That 1994 agreement said the wrestling company had to limit its international use of the acronym. The UK Court of Appeal ruled that WWE's exploding global internet presence in the late 1990s broke those rules. The final judgment forced the name change, and it was all done by 2002.
