WWE announced on Wednesday that SmackDown is moving to Tuesday nights and will air live every week starting July 19th.
This instantly raises the profile of SmackDown, as the live element will add an “anything can happen” aspect you simply don’t get with taped broadcast.
The new era of #Smackdown has arrived. Starting July 19, Smackdown will be broadcast LIVE TUESDAYS on @USA_Network. pic.twitter.com/ULrGy57aFz
— Triple H (@TripleH) May 25, 2016