WWE’s SmackDown Lands in the Philippines

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WWE has inked an agreement that will see its program SmackDown broadcast on TV5 in the Philippines beginning April 30.

Each Sunday at 3 p.m., TV5 will televise an hour-long edition of SmackDown. In addition, SmackDown will be simulcast online at TV5.com.ph and Sports.tv5.com.ph. Fans will be able to follow their favorite WWE Superstars, including AJ Styles, The New Day, Randy Orton, Charlotte Flair, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens and Naomi.

“TV5 shares our vision and desire for engaging and entertaining fans in the Philippines,” said Ed Wells, WWE’s executive VP of international. “This new partnership to televise SmackDown showcases the continuing global growth of WWE while creating a destination for WWE fans in the Philippines to enjoy our unique blend of action-packed, family-fun entertainment.”

TV5’s president, Chot Reyes, added: “In the industry of sports entertainment, WWE is second to none. It’s a proven, successful model organization and an esteemed, iconic brand. We at TV5 are honored and excited to be the platform that delivers WWE to the free-TV audience.”