There won't be a WWE Backstage tonight after SmackDown after all.
Earlier this week, it was announced by WWE that Backstage would be returning for a one-hour special after SmackDown. A tweet from FOX Sports, however, now states that Talking Smack will air right after SmackDown, replacing Backstage. Both shows will air on FS1 as a results of Game 3 of the World Series, which is airing on FOX at the same time SmackDown typically airs.
Tonight, FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN shifts to FS1, followed by a special edition of TALKING SMACK.
— FOX Sports PR (@FOXSportsPR) October 23, 2020
--: 8:00 PM ET on @FS1 pic.twitter.com/jvRTME0Bbe
The show was originally hosted by Renee Young with Booker T serving as co-host and guest appearances by the likes of Paige, Christian, and Mark Henry. CM Punk also appeared once a month as a special contributor.
Previously announced for SmackDown tonight is "Law & Otis," which will see Otis head to court to battle The Miz over his Money in the Bank contract as well as Roman Reigns revealing the consequences for Jey Uso ahead of their Hell in a Cell I Quit match on Sunday.
Fightful will have live coverage of SmackDown on FS1.
