WWE Friday Night SmackDown” is airing the 21st episode of its 28th season on Friday at 8 p.m. You can watch live as it premieres on the USA Network on Sling TV or DirecTV (free trial). This week will be the second episode since the WrestleMania “Backlash,

SmackDown rolls through Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., on Friday night with a full slate of WWE superstars in action. Tonight’s edition of SmackDown is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET with TV coverage on USA Network and streaming on-demand.

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Trick Williams defends the United States Championship against Sami Zayn and Roman Reigns makes his first defense of the World Heavyweight Championship against Jacob Fatu at Backlash on Saturday, May 9.

TAMPA — Championships and egos are on the line in the Sunshine State as WWE Backlash broadcasts live from Tampa today on ESPN’s streaming service. The first hour is available free on multiple streaming services.

The superstars of WWE roll through the University of South Carolina on Friday night for the next edition of SmackDown.

Season 5 premieres Sunday, April 26, at 8 p.m. ET on A&E. Cord-cutters can watch live and on demand via Philo (free trial), DIRECTV (free trial), and other streaming services listed below.

None of the three titles changed hands, but WWE's latest Saturday Night's Main Event still delivered a surprisingly great night of action between the ropes.