WWE AND TV5 AGREEMENT TO TELEVISE SMACKDOWN IN THE PHILIPPINES

"TV5 shares our vision and desire for engaging and entertaining fans in the Philippines. This new partnership to televise SmackDown showcases the continuing global growth of WWE while creating a destination for WWE fans in the Philippines to enjoy our unique blend of action-packed, family fun entertainment." ~Ed Wells, WWE Executive Vice President, International

April 27, 2017 - WWE and TV5 announced a new agreement to broadcast WWE's flagship program SmackDown in the Philippines on TV5 beginning sunday, April 30, 2017.

I grew up watching wrestling and i never miss a show with my father it si one of our bonding momemts whenever he is not onboard as a Philippine Navy. From Hulk Hogan, Undertaker, The Rock, John Micheal to Jericho they were those wrestlers i gteew up idolizing and well i cannot forget the lines "Do you smell what the Rock is cooking" from The Rocks famous lines.....

I know it's not a girl thing but what teh heck anyways i love it and the intense it gives whenever i watch it. ^_^

As of todays Millenials generation there are a lot of new wrestlers that will ramble on the ring some includes AJ Styles, The New Day, Randy Orton,Charlotte Flair, Shinsuke Nakamura, Kevin Owens and Naomi.

In addition to the broadcast on TV5, SmackDown will be simulcast online at TV5.com.ph and Sports.tv5.com.ph.

"In the industry of sports entertainment, WWE is second to none. It's a proven, successful, model organization and an esteemed, iconic brand. We at TV5 are honored and excited to be the platform that delivers the WWE to the free TV audience." ~Chot Reyes, TV5 President

About WWE

WWE, a publicly traded company (NYSE:WWE), is an integrated media organization and recognized leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family friendly entertainment on its television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing platforms. WWE programming reaches more than 650 million homes worldwide in 20 languages. WWE Network, the first-ever 24/7 over-the-top premium network that includes all live pay-per-views, scheduled programming and a massive video-on-demand library, is currently available in more than 180 countries. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York, Los Angeles, London, Mexico City, Mumbai, Shanghai, Singapore, Dubai, Munich and Tokyo.

Additional information on WWE (NYSE: WWE) can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com. For information on our global activities, go to http://www.wwe.com/worldwide/   

About TV5

As one of the main pillars of TV5, sports enjoys world-class coverage, programming, and delivery under TV5’s watch. At the same time, the network champions a decidedly different brand of entertainment that is influenced by and relevant to the current social milieu. TV5, by design, is a perfect synergy of sports and entertainment. 

For more information on TV5's sports programs, along with its entertainment, news, and gaming content, visit www.tv5.com.ph.