“WWE Friday Night SmackDown” is airing the 16th 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, the episode will continue the lead up to the ultimate event of the WWE calendar, WrestleMania, which begins on April 18.

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WWE Friday Night Smackdown airs on Friday nights at 8 p.m. There are several ways to watch with a free live stream. Friday, April 10 will serve as the 14th episode of Season 28, and it will air on USA.