Official Announcement on WWE Airing Smackdown in The Philippines

– WWE sent out a press release today, announcing that they have signed a deal to air Smackdown on TV5 in The Philippines. TV5 will start airing Smackdown beginning this Sunday, April 30. Every week, TV5 will televise a one-hour edition of SmackDown on Sundays at 3PM. In addition to the broadcast on TV5, SmackDown will be simulcast online at TV5.com.ph and Sports.tv5.com.ph.

Ed Wells, WWE Executive Vice President, International had the following to say about the new deal…

“TV5 shares our vision and desire for engaging and entertaining fans in the Philippines. 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.”