Vince McMahon to Appear on WWE ‘Smackdown’: How to Watch Live on FOX

By Josh Sorokach @joshsorokach
Published June 17, 2022, 11:37 a.m. ET

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Vince McMahon is voluntarily stepping aside from his role as WWE CEO amid an investigation of alleged misconduct, the company announced Friday. Earlier this week, reports surfaced that the longtime leader of the WWE agreed to pay a secret $3 million settlement to a former employee over an alleged affair. Per the WWE, a Special Committee of the Board is conducting an investigation into alleged misconduct by McMahon and WWE Head of Talent Relations John Laurinaitis.

Stephanie McMahon, Vince’s daughter, will serve as interim CEO and interim Chairwoman.

“I have pledged my complete cooperation to the investigation by the Special Committee, and I will do everything possible to support the investigation,” McMahon said in a statement. “I have also pledged to accept the findings and outcome of the investigation, whatever they are.”

In a peculiar twist, Vince McMahon will appear on tonight’s episode of SmackDown, which airs live from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on FOX. The now former WWE CEO will reportedly speak tonight “in character as Mr. McMahon” to address his temporary absence.

Here’s how to watch tonight’s episode of SmackDown live on FOX.

WHAT TIME IS WWE SMACKDOWN ON TONIGHT?

SmackDown airs Friday nights from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

HOW TO WATCH VINCE MCMAHON ON SMACKDOWN LIVE:

If you have a valid cable login, you can watch tonight’s episode of SmackDown live on the FOX website or FOX NOW app. If you don’t have a cable login, the FOX website offers a one-time 60-minute free preview.

WWE SMACKDOWN LIVE STREAM OPTIONS:

You can also stream SmackDown live with an active subscription to YouTube TV, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, fuboTV, or DIRECTV STREAM. Both YouTube TV and fuboTV offer free trials for new subscribers.

HOW TO WATCH VINCE MCMAHON ON SMACKDOWN LIVE ON HULU:

You can also stream tonight’s SmackDown via an active subscription to Hulu + Live TV, which offers a FOX live stream. Hulu + Live TV, which includes Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu, is available for $69.99/month ($75.99/month for the Hulu with no ads plan) but no longer offers a free trial.

WILL TONIGHT’S SMACKDOWN BE ON HULU?

Yes. Episodes of SmackDown are available for next-day streaming on Hulu.