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John Cena is back in the ring! Here's how to watch WWE Smackdown tonight


As if Friday night's WWE's SmackDown wasn't intense enough already, John Cena will be in the ring this week.

Fresh off his Undisputed WWE Champion title at WrestleMania 41, Cena heads to Friday night's main event in Dayton, Ohio as part of the lead up to the highly-anticipated showdown with Randy Orton on Saturday for WWE Backlash.

Aside from Cena, a Fatal 4-Way Match is also on the card as LA Knight and Damian Priest will go head-to-head against Jacob Fatu and Solo Sikoa.

Jade Cargill takes on Nia Jax to determine who faces WWE Women's Champion Tiffany Stratton.

Here is everything you need to know in order to tune in for WWE Smackdown action with Sling.

Watch WWE Smackdown with Sling

WWE SmackDown TV channel

WWE SmackDown airs on USA, which can be watched with a subscription to Sling.

How to watch WWE SmackDown on USA

Sling Blue carries USA, which is what you need to watch WWE SmackDown tonight and every Friday night going forward.

WWE SmackDown schedule

  • May 9, Dayton, Ohio
  • May 16: Greensboro, N.C.
  • May 23: Savannah, Ga.
  • May 30: Knoxville, Tenn.
  • June 6: Bakersfield, Calif.
  • June 13: Lexington, Ky.
  • June 20: Grand Rapids, Mich.
  • July 11: Nashville, Tenn.
  • July 18: San Antonio
  • July 25: Cleveland
  • Aug. 8: Montreal, QC
  • Aug. 15: Boston
  • Aug. 22: Dublin, Ireland
  • Aug. 29: Lyon, France

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In addition, unlike some other cord-cutting streaming services, Sling actually carries TNT, TBS, TruTV and other Warner Bros. and Discovery owned networks. This means you will have full access to the the NBA season, March Madness, and so much more with the click of a button.

What is the difference between Sling Orange and Sling Blue?

Sling Orange: The Sling Orange package has over 30 channels, including popular networks like ESPN, Disney Channel, CNN and HGTV. This is a popular pick for families and sports fans who want access to live game coverage and kid-friendly content. Sling Orange allows streaming on one device. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $23.

Sling Blue: With more than 45 channels, Sling Blue caters to a wider audience with major networks like FOX, NBC, Bravo and National Geographic. This package is perfect for those who enjoy a nice mix of news, reality television and lifestyle programming. Sling Blue allows streaming on up to three devices. Save 50% on your first month and pay just $25.50.

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