Today’s article features the latest on the length of Smackdown Live moving forward. Also an update on the Jeff Hardy injury rumors and more. Make sure to always take rumors with a grain of salt.
Rumors Of The Day (May 18, 2018)
– Some good news to pass your way on the injury front. There were some rumors after Smackdown Live that Jeff Hardy may have injured his leg and seemed to be limping significantly. Jeff worked the WWE live event in Liverpool on Thursday so it looks like it is not anything serious.
– Titus O’Neil alluded on Twitter that he is going to be in an upcoming Marvel film:
284lbs now 6weeks from today I’ll be ready for a Lifelong Goal 2be reached&I’m excited about the process to go down to a Leaner 41 year old 270lb @Marvel Character 😎🌍 Has nothing to do with @WWE but everything to do with being a Blessed Man! @DaveBautista I’ll see you soon 😊 pic.twitter.com/zdeuhaQ7GK
— Titus O’Neil (@TitusONeilWWE) May 17, 2018
– One of the hot-button topics right now in WWE is Smackdown Live potentially moving to a new TV Network. According to Variety’s Kristopher Tapley, Smackdown Live could move to a three-hour format:
“One option open to “SmackDown” is moving from a two- to three-hour format akin to “Raw.” That would obviously inflate the show’s advertising potential, which might even be an enticing lure for suitors. The smaller two-hour bite is more appealing to fans, but a deeper breath would allow the brand to broaden its storytelling spotlight to include some of its underutilized talents.”
Also, check out some of the rumored TV Networks where Smackdown could land.