WWE SmackDown Three-Hour Format Extended Into June

WWE's Friday Night SmackDown, which moved to a three-hour format on USA Network in January 2025, was initially expected to revert to a two-hour show by early June. However, recent reports suggest the three-hour format may continue beyond the previously anticipated June 6 date, as internal USA Network schedules still list the show at three hours for early June episodes, though official confirmation from WWE and the network is pending. This extension would provide fans with more wrestling content and storyline development. Meanwhile, a Money in the Bank qualifying match on WWE Raw was altered due to Zoey Stark suffering a knee injury during the contest, which forced her out and led to Rhea Ripley winning the match by pinning Kairi Sane. Wrestling insiders noted that the original plan was for Stark to be pinned to protect Sane in her return match, but the injury forced an unexpected change. Ripley expressed concern over the dangers of professional wrestling and wished Stark a speedy recovery.