Report: WWE Smackdown leaving MyNetworkTV

A report by the LA Times suggests WWE is days away from announcing a network change for WWE Smackdown. Over the past decade Smackdown has been a mainstay on UPN and CW network before making the move to MyNetworkTV in 2008. LA Times sources say Smackdown is moving to NBC Universal's Syfy, the same network that carries WWE NXT. The move could usher in a new partnership between NBC's Dick Ebersol and the upcoming WWE network. Here is an excerpt from LATimes.com:

"Although terms were not disclosed, My Network TV was shelling out roughly $20 million a year for 'Smackdown.' Syfy's price tag is believed to be closer to $30 million a year.

Although 'Smackdown' is more than 10 years old, it still does very well with men, particularly the 18-34 demographic, and generally averages about 3.5 million viewers overall. 'Smackdown' will continue to air on Friday nights when it moves to Syfy later this year, most likely in either late September or early October."

LATimesBlogs.com is reporting that WWE Smackdown will be switching to the SyFy network this fall. The report is speculating that MyNetwork TV offered to pay $20 million for the broadcasting rights to the show, however, SyFy stepped up and offered to pay $30 million. While those specific details haven't been confirmed, this is what the report is claiming. Smackdown will continue to air on MyNetwork TV until it moves in the fall.

wow ok

wow... interesting.

looks like Vince really doesnt want me watching WWE anymore lol

I don't understand the move.

I know a great portion of people have cable, but, you're now excluding those who don't. The thing that's made SD! good since it's debut is that it's been a pretty decent show, and it has been available to WWE fans who don't have cable, or internet.

The Creature of the Night wrote:

I don't understand the move.

I know a great portion of people have cable, but, you're now excluding those who don't. The thing that's made SD! good since it's debut is that it's been a pretty decent show, and it has been available to WWE fans who don't have cable, or internet.

well, in that case its a lose lose situation, because apparently a LOT of people didnt have MyNetworkTV and had to rely on the internet to see it

as long as it remains on Sky Sports i do not care
they cant take Layla away from me

ahhhh the joys of having all shows on the same channel

I can't get MyNetwork, but I CAN get SyFy, so this is a big thumbs-up for me. October 1st...I'm marking that on my calender right now.

i feels bad for pepls not has cable but i do think this beter chanel. i hopes peples with out cable or innet can get it for oct

I actually really like this idea. MynetworkTV is always fuzzy for me, so let's dooo it!

CM Dead, Your Savior wrote:

The Creature of the Night wrote:

I don't understand the move.

I know a great portion of people have cable, but, you're now excluding those who don't. The thing that's made SD! good since it's debut is that it's been a pretty decent show, and it has been available to WWE fans who don't have cable, or internet.

well, in that case its a lose lose situation, because apparently a LOT of people didnt have MyNetworkTV and had to rely on the internet to see it

Yep.