The company is doubling up on content production this week in Hershey and Grand Rapids
Summary
– WWE is taping SmackDown content before tonight’s live RAW broadcast in Hershey
– NXT will tape two episodes on Tuesday night at the Performance Center
– Friday Night SmackDown in Grand Rapids will feature a double taping for next week’s RAW
WWE is implementing significant changes to its production schedule this week to prepare for the holiday season. The company is set to tape multiple episodes of television across all three brands to give talent and crew time off at the end of the year. The modifications begin tonight at the Giant Center in Hershey, where the live broadcast of Monday Night RAW is scheduled to take place.
Fans in attendance will witness more than just the red brand as the company plans to tape content for Friday Night SmackDown prior to the show going live on Netflix. This is a rare move that ensures the blue brand has material ready for air. The night features a loaded card highlighted by the return of CM Punk and two women’s championship matches.
The production marathon continues on Tuesday at the Performance Center in Orlando. The weekly episode of NXT will air live on The CW Network, but the crew will immediately tape the following week’s show right after. The double taping guarantees two weeks of content, including a number one contender’s match for the North American Championship involving Joe Hendry.
The week concludes on Friday in Grand Rapids with another massive taping session. The company will broadcast Friday Night SmackDown live on the USA Network while simultaneously filming the next episode of Monday Night RAW. This aggressive schedule allows the promotion to bank content for both traditional television and streaming platforms as the year comes to a close.
