In 2019, Friday Night Smackdown found a new home on FOX through a five-year agreement that was set to conclude in 2024. Despite maintaining a steady viewership, the partnership has not yielded the desired results for FOX. Recent developments now indicate that FOX might be considering the exclusion of WWE from their forthcoming 2024 TV lineup.
FOX issued a press release highlighting their upcoming Fall schedule, drawing attention to their roster of shows. Notably, Deadline.com observed that FOX would not present a fall schedule during their upfronts for the second consecutive year. What’s intriguing is that WWE, a significant programming component in recent years, was conspicuously absent from the discussion surrounding FOX’s 2024 TV lineup.
The exclusion of WWE from FOX’s future plans raises questions about the status of their partnership and the network’s satisfaction with the deal thus far. As fans and industry insiders eagerly await further updates, it remains to be seen whether FOX’s potential departure from WWE will become a reality, marking a significant shift in the wrestling landscape.
